Question 1

Several nurses are discussing the use of electronic medical records when providing client care. Which statements by the nurses indicate that they understand the advantages of electronic health records (EHRs)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)Electronic health records can assist the nurse by allowing trending of client progress, documentation of client education, and observation of quality metrics to help decrease readmission rates. Electronic health records also allow improved coordination of care between providers because they are all working off one chart. The use of the electronic health record does not directly reduce the cost of healthcare.
B)Electronic health records can assist the nurse by allowing trending of client progress, documentation of client education, and observation of quality metrics to help decrease readmission rates. Electronic health records also allow improved coordination of care between providers because they are all working off one chart. The use of the electronic health record does not directly reduce the cost of healthcare.
C)Electronic health records can assist the nurse by allowing trending of client progress, documentation of client education, and observation of quality metrics to help decrease readmission rates. Electronic health records also allow improved coordination of care between providers because they are all working off one chart. The use of the electronic health record does not directly reduce the cost of healthcare.
D)Electronic health records can assist the nurse by allowing trending of client progress, documentation of client education, and observation of quality metrics to help decrease readmission rates. Electronic health records also allow improved coordination of care between providers because they are all working off one chart. The use of the electronic health record does not directly reduce the cost of healthcare.
E)Electronic health records can assist the nurse by allowing trending of client progress, documentation of client education, and observation of quality metrics to help decrease readmission rates. Electronic health records also allow improved coordination of care between providers because they are all working off one chart. The use of the electronic health record does not directly reduce the cost of healthcare.

Question 2

The nurse is providing discharge instructions about medications and exercise to a client who was hospitalized with a serious medical condition. Which action by the nurse ensures that the client is fully informed?

Accepted Answer

A)Most hospitals and agencies have computer-generated discharge instructions that the nurse can print to give the client to refer to when at home. This not only prevents calls, but gives the client confidence. Repeating the instructions does not help the client at home. Relatives can forget as easily as the client. It is not the physician's place to reinforce teaching.
B)Most hospitals and agencies have computer-generated discharge instructions that the nurse can print to give the client to refer to when at home. This not only prevents calls, but gives the client confidence. Repeating the instructions does not help the client at home. Relatives can forget as easily as the client. It is not the physician's place to reinforce teaching.
C)Most hospitals and agencies have computer-generated discharge instructions that the nurse can print to give the client to refer to when at home. This not only prevents calls, but gives the client confidence. Repeating the instructions does not help the client at home. Relatives can forget as easily as the client. It is not the physician's place to reinforce teaching.
D)Most hospitals and agencies have computer-generated discharge instructions that the nurse can print to give the client to refer to when at home. This not only prevents calls, but gives the client confidence. Repeating the instructions does not help the client at home. Relatives can forget as easily as the client. It is not the physician's place to reinforce teaching.

Question 3

What is one advantage of the standardization of health records in relation to client education?

Accepted Answer

A)Standardization of the health record allows clients to receive the same education about their condition regardless of where they receive treatment. Standardization does not negate the nurse's responsibility to review the information in person with the patient or family. Both families and client should receive education as appropriate, regardless of standardization. Clients looking up their health information at home does not depend on standardization of health records.
B)Standardization of the health record allows clients to receive the same education about their condition regardless of where they receive treatment. Standardization does not negate the nurse's responsibility to review the information in person with the patient or family. Both families and client should receive education as appropriate, regardless of standardization. Clients looking up their health information at home does not depend on standardization of health records.
C)Standardization of the health record allows clients to receive the same education about their condition regardless of where they receive treatment. Standardization does not negate the nurse's responsibility to review the information in person with the patient or family. Both families and client should receive education as appropriate, regardless of standardization. Clients looking up their health information at home does not depend on standardization of health records.
D)Standardization of the health record allows clients to receive the same education about their condition regardless of where they receive treatment. Standardization does not negate the nurse's responsibility to review the information in person with the patient or family. Both families and client should receive education as appropriate, regardless of standardization. Clients looking up their health information at home does not depend on standardization of health records.

Question 4

Which statement regarding the term "point of care" is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)One of the selling points of an electronic health record is that charting at point of care is possible, which helps to increase efficiency. Point of care refers to interventions or testing that takes place using a transportable, portable, or handheld device near the client. Point of care does not refer to the location where documentation takes place or to care that takes place away from the client or specifically in the client's home.
B)One of the selling points of an electronic health record is that charting at point of care is possible, which helps to increase efficiency. Point of care refers to interventions or testing that takes place using a transportable, portable, or handheld device near the client. Point of care does not refer to the location where documentation takes place or to care that takes place away from the client or specifically in the client's home.
C)One of the selling points of an electronic health record is that charting at point of care is possible, which helps to increase efficiency. Point of care refers to interventions or testing that takes place using a transportable, portable, or handheld device near the client. Point of care does not refer to the location where documentation takes place or to care that takes place away from the client or specifically in the client's home.
D)One of the selling points of an electronic health record is that charting at point of care is possible, which helps to increase efficiency. Point of care refers to interventions or testing that takes place using a transportable, portable, or handheld device near the client. Point of care does not refer to the location where documentation takes place or to care that takes place away from the client or specifically in the client's home.

Question 5

Advances in technology have made what information available to healthcare providers at the client's bedside?

Accepted Answer

A)Even before many advances in technology, nurses and other healthcare providers had access to the client's current vital signs, allergy alerts, and dietary restrictions by viewing the client's paper chart at the client's bedside. However, they usually could not view radiologic images at the bedside. Now, with advances in technology, results from laboratory and radiologic exams can often be viewed at the client's bedside.
B)Even before many advances in technology, nurses and other healthcare providers had access to the client's current vital signs, allergy alerts, and dietary restrictions by viewing the client's paper chart at the client's bedside. However, they usually could not view radiologic images at the bedside. Now, with advances in technology, results from laboratory and radiologic exams can often be viewed at the client's bedside.
C)Even before many advances in technology, nurses and other healthcare providers had access to the client's current vital signs, allergy alerts, and dietary restrictions by viewing the client's paper chart at the client's bedside. However, they usually could not view radiologic images at the bedside. Now, with advances in technology, results from laboratory and radiologic exams can often be viewed at the client's bedside.
D)Even before many advances in technology, nurses and other healthcare providers had access to the client's current vital signs, allergy alerts, and dietary restrictions by viewing the client's paper chart at the client's bedside. However, they usually could not view radiologic images at the bedside. Now, with advances in technology, results from laboratory and radiologic exams can often be viewed at the client's bedside.

Question 6

What function might be made easier for healthcare organizations through the use of a computerized contract management system?

Accepted Answer

A)A computerized contract management system helps facilities track rates of reimbursement and real-time changes in policies for different health insurance plans. Financial systems help share information between billing systems, manage material and supply inventories, and plan organizational budgets.
B)A computerized contract management system helps facilities track rates of reimbursement and real-time changes in policies for different health insurance plans. Financial systems help share information between billing systems, manage material and supply inventories, and plan organizational budgets.
C)A computerized contract management system helps facilities track rates of reimbursement and real-time changes in policies for different health insurance plans. Financial systems help share information between billing systems, manage material and supply inventories, and plan organizational budgets.
D)A computerized contract management system helps facilities track rates of reimbursement and real-time changes in policies for different health insurance plans. Financial systems help share information between billing systems, manage material and supply inventories, and plan organizational budgets.

Quiz 48: Informatics

Several nurses are discussing the use of electronic medical records when providing client care. Which statements by the nurses indicate that they understand the advantages of electronic health records (EHRs) ? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions about medications and exercise to a client who was hospitalized with a serious medical condition. Which action by the nurse ensures that the client is fully informed?

What is one advantage of the standardization of health records in relation to client education?

Which statement regarding the term "point of care" is correct?

Advances in technology have made what information available to healthcare providers at the client's bedside?

What function might be made easier for healthcare organizations through the use of a computerized contract management system?