Question 1

The nurse is preparing an educational brochure to teach clients how to determine the validity of content obtained from health-related internet websites. Which information should the nurse plan to include in this teaching tool? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)When analyzing online information, the source of the information should be validated. The sponsor of the website should be clearly identified. The site should be studied to see if a product is being sold. A date when the data was last reviewed or updated should be visible. It is not necessary to locate the number of visitors to the website.
B)When analyzing online information, the source of the information should be validated. The sponsor of the website should be clearly identified. The site should be studied to see if a product is being sold. A date when the data was last reviewed or updated should be visible. It is not necessary to locate the number of visitors to the website.
C)When analyzing online information, the source of the information should be validated. The sponsor of the website should be clearly identified. The site should be studied to see if a product is being sold. A date when the data was last reviewed or updated should be visible. It is not necessary to locate the number of visitors to the website.
D)When analyzing online information, the source of the information should be validated. The sponsor of the website should be clearly identified. The site should be studied to see if a product is being sold. A date when the data was last reviewed or updated should be visible. It is not necessary to locate the number of visitors to the website.
E)When analyzing online information, the source of the information should be validated. The sponsor of the website should be clearly identified. The site should be studied to see if a product is being sold. A date when the data was last reviewed or updated should be visible. It is not necessary to locate the number of visitors to the website.

Question 2

The nurse is facing a problem with a long-term care client that is different from anything encountered by the nurse in the past. What nursing action is appropriate prior to taking the problem to the research committee?

Accepted Answer

A)When encountering a problem, the nurse can conduct a literature review to find applicable information. Asking the client's family if the problem is recurring will not help the nurse determine the course of care. The physician is not consulted for nursing problems. A staff meeting may provide some other opinions but will not give the nurse information regarding studies related to the client's problem.
B)When encountering a problem, the nurse can conduct a literature review to find applicable information. Asking the client's family if the problem is recurring will not help the nurse determine the course of care. The physician is not consulted for nursing problems. A staff meeting may provide some other opinions but will not give the nurse information regarding studies related to the client's problem.
C)When encountering a problem, the nurse can conduct a literature review to find applicable information. Asking the client's family if the problem is recurring will not help the nurse determine the course of care. The physician is not consulted for nursing problems. A staff meeting may provide some other opinions but will not give the nurse information regarding studies related to the client's problem.
D)When encountering a problem, the nurse can conduct a literature review to find applicable information. Asking the client's family if the problem is recurring will not help the nurse determine the course of care. The physician is not consulted for nursing problems. A staff meeting may provide some other opinions but will not give the nurse information regarding studies related to the client's problem.

Question 3

Which best describes how the use of a clinical decision support system can help the nurse plan care for a client with a particular condition?

Accepted Answer

A)Nursing care should always be based on evidence-based guidelines, which the nurse can access through a clinical decision support system. Although informatics can help the nurse find out what was done on the previous admission, use standardized language for documentation, and search the internet for information about the surgical procedure, none of these will help the nurse plan evidence-based care.
B)Nursing care should always be based on evidence-based guidelines, which the nurse can access through a clinical decision support system. Although informatics can help the nurse find out what was done on the previous admission, use standardized language for documentation, and search the internet for information about the surgical procedure, none of these will help the nurse plan evidence-based care.
C)Nursing care should always be based on evidence-based guidelines, which the nurse can access through a clinical decision support system. Although informatics can help the nurse find out what was done on the previous admission, use standardized language for documentation, and search the internet for information about the surgical procedure, none of these will help the nurse plan evidence-based care.
D)Nursing care should always be based on evidence-based guidelines, which the nurse can access through a clinical decision support system. Although informatics can help the nurse find out what was done on the previous admission, use standardized language for documentation, and search the internet for information about the surgical procedure, none of these will help the nurse plan evidence-based care.

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of electronic reminders in the electronic health record?

Accepted Answer

A)The primary direct advantage of electronic reminders is that they help improve client safety, often by reminding nurses to use certain screening tools or complete certain assessments. By increasing safety, these reminders can indirectly reduce length of stay. Note, however, that electronic reminders don't actually help nurses document assessments, nor do they track quality metrics.
B)The primary direct advantage of electronic reminders is that they help improve client safety, often by reminding nurses to use certain screening tools or complete certain assessments. By increasing safety, these reminders can indirectly reduce length of stay. Note, however, that electronic reminders don't actually help nurses document assessments, nor do they track quality metrics.
C)The primary direct advantage of electronic reminders is that they help improve client safety, often by reminding nurses to use certain screening tools or complete certain assessments. By increasing safety, these reminders can indirectly reduce length of stay. Note, however, that electronic reminders don't actually help nurses document assessments, nor do they track quality metrics.
D)The primary direct advantage of electronic reminders is that they help improve client safety, often by reminding nurses to use certain screening tools or complete certain assessments. By increasing safety, these reminders can indirectly reduce length of stay. Note, however, that electronic reminders don't actually help nurses document assessments, nor do they track quality metrics.

Question 5

The nurse is documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR)after providing care in the client's room. The client asks the nurse why a computer is being used. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)Nursing informatics is the science of using computers in nursing practice to improve client care by making client information easily accessible for the client and other healthcare workers who are participating in the client's care. Documenting client information by computer does not necessarily reduce charting time, depending on the system used. The client's information is protected by privacy laws. Clients have the right to access their medical records regardless of whether they are paper or electronic.
B)Nursing informatics is the science of using computers in nursing practice to improve client care by making client information easily accessible for the client and other healthcare workers who are participating in the client's care. Documenting client information by computer does not necessarily reduce charting time, depending on the system used. The client's information is protected by privacy laws. Clients have the right to access their medical records regardless of whether they are paper or electronic.
C)Nursing informatics is the science of using computers in nursing practice to improve client care by making client information easily accessible for the client and other healthcare workers who are participating in the client's care. Documenting client information by computer does not necessarily reduce charting time, depending on the system used. The client's information is protected by privacy laws. Clients have the right to access their medical records regardless of whether they are paper or electronic.
D)Nursing informatics is the science of using computers in nursing practice to improve client care by making client information easily accessible for the client and other healthcare workers who are participating in the client's care. Documenting client information by computer does not necessarily reduce charting time, depending on the system used. The client's information is protected by privacy laws. Clients have the right to access their medical records regardless of whether they are paper or electronic.

Question 6

Which organization specifically focuses on improving healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes through improving the use of information technology (IT)and systems?

Accepted Answer

A)HIMSS works to improve healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes through improving the use of IT and systems. AMIA is dedicated to developing health informatics that support client care and teaching. ANI supports information leadership, practice, education, policy, and research. TIGER integrates technology and informatics competencies into nursing education and practice.
B)HIMSS works to improve healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes through improving the use of IT and systems. AMIA is dedicated to developing health informatics that support client care and teaching. ANI supports information leadership, practice, education, policy, and research. TIGER integrates technology and informatics competencies into nursing education and practice.
C)HIMSS works to improve healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes through improving the use of IT and systems. AMIA is dedicated to developing health informatics that support client care and teaching. ANI supports information leadership, practice, education, policy, and research. TIGER integrates technology and informatics competencies into nursing education and practice.
D)HIMSS works to improve healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes through improving the use of IT and systems. AMIA is dedicated to developing health informatics that support client care and teaching. ANI supports information leadership, practice, education, policy, and research. TIGER integrates technology and informatics competencies into nursing education and practice.

Question 7

The nurse is caring for a client who has a condition that is not responding to standard interventions. How could accessing the clinical decision support system (CDSS)help with this client's care?

Accepted Answer

A)A CDSS uses a knowledge base and programmed rules, protocols, and guidelines developed using evidence-based guidelines to match against client data in the electronic health record (EHR)to deliver alerts or recommendations to the provider. The system will not provide a definitive next step for care, and the nurse still needs to use critical thinking skills to determine the best approach for the individual client. The CDSS may or may not support the nurse's "gut" instinct.
B)A CDSS uses a knowledge base and programmed rules, protocols, and guidelines developed using evidence-based guidelines to match against client data in the electronic health record (EHR)to deliver alerts or recommendations to the provider. The system will not provide a definitive next step for care, and the nurse still needs to use critical thinking skills to determine the best approach for the individual client. The CDSS may or may not support the nurse's "gut" instinct.
C)A CDSS uses a knowledge base and programmed rules, protocols, and guidelines developed using evidence-based guidelines to match against client data in the electronic health record (EHR)to deliver alerts or recommendations to the provider. The system will not provide a definitive next step for care, and the nurse still needs to use critical thinking skills to determine the best approach for the individual client. The CDSS may or may not support the nurse's "gut" instinct.
D)A CDSS uses a knowledge base and programmed rules, protocols, and guidelines developed using evidence-based guidelines to match against client data in the electronic health record (EHR)to deliver alerts or recommendations to the provider. The system will not provide a definitive next step for care, and the nurse still needs to use critical thinking skills to determine the best approach for the individual client. The CDSS may or may not support the nurse's "gut" instinct.

Question 8

How does the clinical decision support system support human resource functions?

Accepted Answer

A)Human resource departments can benefit from computerization by tracking personnel within the healthcare system. Professional licenses and credentials expire and must be renewed. It would be a daunting task to keep track of this information manually for a large facility that employs thousands of healthcare professionals. A computerized system can monitor license expiration and when recredentialing of a provider is required. Coding and charging for resources would be used by the billing department. Information about client discharges according to identified lengths of stay would be used in a utilization review.
B)Human resource departments can benefit from computerization by tracking personnel within the healthcare system. Professional licenses and credentials expire and must be renewed. It would be a daunting task to keep track of this information manually for a large facility that employs thousands of healthcare professionals. A computerized system can monitor license expiration and when recredentialing of a provider is required. Coding and charging for resources would be used by the billing department. Information about client discharges according to identified lengths of stay would be used in a utilization review.
C)Human resource departments can benefit from computerization by tracking personnel within the healthcare system. Professional licenses and credentials expire and must be renewed. It would be a daunting task to keep track of this information manually for a large facility that employs thousands of healthcare professionals. A computerized system can monitor license expiration and when recredentialing of a provider is required. Coding and charging for resources would be used by the billing department. Information about client discharges according to identified lengths of stay would be used in a utilization review.
D)Human resource departments can benefit from computerization by tracking personnel within the healthcare system. Professional licenses and credentials expire and must be renewed. It would be a daunting task to keep track of this information manually for a large facility that employs thousands of healthcare professionals. A computerized system can monitor license expiration and when recredentialing of a provider is required. Coding and charging for resources would be used by the billing department. Information about client discharges according to identified lengths of stay would be used in a utilization review.

Question 9

A rural home health nurse is caring for a client recovering from a myocardial infarction. The client is concerned that the community clinic does not have the ability to provide the necessary monitoring for the health problem. Which response by the nurse supports the use of informatics to meet client needs?

Accepted Answer

A)Through telehealth advances, clients who live in remote areas can have their information monitored by specialists using computers. Because of this technology, clients do not need to make frequent visits to specialists for monitoring and evaluation of progress. A client who has experienced a myocardial infarction does require monitoring. The intranet is used within an agency or system and is not a tool that can be accessed from the outside.
B)Through telehealth advances, clients who live in remote areas can have their information monitored by specialists using computers. Because of this technology, clients do not need to make frequent visits to specialists for monitoring and evaluation of progress. A client who has experienced a myocardial infarction does require monitoring. The intranet is used within an agency or system and is not a tool that can be accessed from the outside.
C)Through telehealth advances, clients who live in remote areas can have their information monitored by specialists using computers. Because of this technology, clients do not need to make frequent visits to specialists for monitoring and evaluation of progress. A client who has experienced a myocardial infarction does require monitoring. The intranet is used within an agency or system and is not a tool that can be accessed from the outside.
D)Through telehealth advances, clients who live in remote areas can have their information monitored by specialists using computers. Because of this technology, clients do not need to make frequent visits to specialists for monitoring and evaluation of progress. A client who has experienced a myocardial infarction does require monitoring. The intranet is used within an agency or system and is not a tool that can be accessed from the outside.

Question 10

A group of staff nurses is discussing the importance of uniform language within healthcare documentation. Which statement made by the one of the nurses indicates an understanding of uniform language in healthcare documentation?

Accepted Answer

A)Uniform language is the consistent use of the same terminology among providers, facilities, institutions, and organizations. It is useful when communicating both with nurses and with providers from other disciplines. Uniform language can increase the visibility of nursing interventions and thus increase their value in the eyes of other providers. NANDA, NIC, and NOC are examples of uniform languages used by nurses, not HIPAA and HITECH.
B)Uniform language is the consistent use of the same terminology among providers, facilities, institutions, and organizations. It is useful when communicating both with nurses and with providers from other disciplines. Uniform language can increase the visibility of nursing interventions and thus increase their value in the eyes of other providers. NANDA, NIC, and NOC are examples of uniform languages used by nurses, not HIPAA and HITECH.
C)Uniform language is the consistent use of the same terminology among providers, facilities, institutions, and organizations. It is useful when communicating both with nurses and with providers from other disciplines. Uniform language can increase the visibility of nursing interventions and thus increase their value in the eyes of other providers. NANDA, NIC, and NOC are examples of uniform languages used by nurses, not HIPAA and HITECH.
D)Uniform language is the consistent use of the same terminology among providers, facilities, institutions, and organizations. It is useful when communicating both with nurses and with providers from other disciplines. Uniform language can increase the visibility of nursing interventions and thus increase their value in the eyes of other providers. NANDA, NIC, and NOC are examples of uniform languages used by nurses, not HIPAA and HITECH.

Question 11

Under which circumstance would the use of a geographic information system (GIS)be beneficial for healthcare workers?

Accepted Answer

A)A GIS is used to map where infectious diseases are most likely to spread next so that adequate care can be provided. Although sleep patterns can be tracked using GIS, GIS is more beneficial when comparing sleep patterns in different geographic regions rather than tracking sleep patterns of one individual client. GIS is not typically used when sharing a traveling client's EHR with an out-of-state provider or during a mass casualty incident.
B)A GIS is used to map where infectious diseases are most likely to spread next so that adequate care can be provided. Although sleep patterns can be tracked using GIS, GIS is more beneficial when comparing sleep patterns in different geographic regions rather than tracking sleep patterns of one individual client. GIS is not typically used when sharing a traveling client's EHR with an out-of-state provider or during a mass casualty incident
C)A GIS is used to map where infectious diseases are most likely to spread next so that adequate care can be provided. Although sleep patterns can be tracked using GIS, GIS is more beneficial when comparing sleep patterns in different geographic regions rather than tracking sleep patterns of one individual client. GIS is not typically used when sharing a traveling client's EHR with an out-of-state provider or during a mass casualty incident
D)A GIS is used to map where infectious diseases are most likely to spread next so that adequate care can be provided. Although sleep patterns can be tracked using GIS, GIS is more beneficial when comparing sleep patterns in different geographic regions rather than tracking sleep patterns of one individual client. GIS is not typically used when sharing a traveling client's EHR with an out-of-state provider or during a mass casualty incident

Question 12

The nurse administrator of a local hospital is attending training on the new informatics system the hospital will be implementing. Which information should the nurse administrator be able to manage from the dashboard? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)Many electronic health records give administrators tools to manage budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and productivity information. The use of dashboards puts all of this information at the administrator's fingertips. The dashboard does not include client-specific or identifying information, such as plans of care.
B)Many electronic health records give administrators tools to manage budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and productivity information. The use of dashboards puts all of this information at the administrator's fingertips. The dashboard does not include client-specific or identifying information, such as plans of care.
C)Many electronic health records give administrators tools to manage budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and productivity information. The use of dashboards puts all of this information at the administrator's fingertips. The dashboard does not include client-specific or identifying information, such as plans of care.
D)Many electronic health records give administrators tools to manage budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and productivity information. The use of dashboards puts all of this information at the administrator's fingertips. The dashboard does not include client-specific or identifying information, such as plans of care.
E)Many electronic health records give administrators tools to manage budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and productivity information. The use of dashboards puts all of this information at the administrator's fingertips. The dashboard does not include client-specific or identifying information, such as plans of care.

Question 13

A client diagnosed with cancer is receiving care through a facility that is 100 miles from the client's home. After the nurse explains how telehealth will be used to enhance this client's care, which client statements indicate that teaching about telehealth has been effective? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)Using telehealth, the client can live and stay in the home and does not need to move closer to the treatment or monitoring facility. The client will not be required to change healthcare providers. Telehealth allows for the client to participate in a videoconference, keep health records in the home agency, and lower many of the costs that could be incurred with frequent travel.
B)Using telehealth, the client can live and stay in the home and does not need to move closer to the treatment or monitoring facility. The client will not be required to change healthcare providers. Telehealth allows for the client to participate in a videoconference, keep health records in the home agency, and lower many of the costs that could be incurred with frequent travel.
C)Using telehealth, the client can live and stay in the home and does not need to move closer to the treatment or monitoring facility. The client will not be required to change healthcare providers. Telehealth allows for the client to participate in a videoconference, keep health records in the home agency, and lower many of the costs that could be incurred with frequent travel.
D)Using telehealth, the client can live and stay in the home and does not need to move closer to the treatment or monitoring facility. The client will not be required to change healthcare providers. Telehealth allows for the client to participate in a videoconference, keep health records in the home agency, and lower many of the costs that could be incurred with frequent travel.
E)Using telehealth, the client can live and stay in the home and does not need to move closer to the treatment or monitoring facility. The client will not be required to change healthcare providers. Telehealth allows for the client to participate in a videoconference, keep health records in the home agency, and lower many of the costs that could be incurred with frequent travel.

Question 14

The nurse is part of the clinical information system committee at a major healthcare organization. When designing a plan to ensure the protection of client information, which approaches should the nurse suggest this committee include in the implementation plan? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)The committee is creating a plan to ensure the protection of client information. The committee needs to design polices for password protection and login information, determine mechanisms to handle clients and staff who communicate through social media, and teach users to not leave protected health information unattended. Identifying applications that interface with smartphones and creating interfaces so that clients can input health data are not approaches to ensure the protection of client information.
B)The committee is creating a plan to ensure the protection of client information. The committee needs to design polices for password protection and login information, determine mechanisms to handle clients and staff who communicate through social media, and teach users to not leave protected health information unattended. Identifying applications that interface with smartphones and creating interfaces so that clients can input health data are not approaches to ensure the protection of client information.
C)The committee is creating a plan to ensure the protection of client information. The committee needs to design polices for password protection and login information, determine mechanisms to handle clients and staff who communicate through social media, and teach users to not leave protected health information unattended. Identifying applications that interface with smartphones and creating interfaces so that clients can input health data are not approaches to ensure the protection of client information.
D)The committee is creating a plan to ensure the protection of client information. The committee needs to design polices for password protection and login information, determine mechanisms to handle clients and staff who communicate through social media, and teach users to not leave protected health information unattended. Identifying applications that interface with smartphones and creating interfaces so that clients can input health data are not approaches to ensure the protection of client information.
E)The committee is creating a plan to ensure the protection of client information. The committee needs to design polices for password protection and login information, determine mechanisms to handle clients and staff who communicate through social media, and teach users to not leave protected health information unattended. Identifying applications that interface with smartphones and creating interfaces so that clients can input health data are not approaches to ensure the protection of client information.

Question 15

The nurse on the hospital research committee is assigned the task of compiling information related to the therapeutic and side effects of a specific drug. Which best describes how the nurse can use informatics to gain information about this topic?

Accepted Answer

A)Using computers, nurses can now query EHRs to research client responses to drug administration. Searching for articles in the library or looking up drug facts in a textbook does not require the use of informatics. Although emailing does use computers, emailing another research committee for information about a drug is not best practice for nursing research.
B)Using computers, nurses can now query EHRs to research client responses to drug administration. Searching for articles in the library or looking up drug facts in a textbook does not require the use of informatics. Although emailing does use computers, emailing another research committee for information about a drug is not best practice for nursing research.
C)Using computers, nurses can now query EHRs to research client responses to drug administration. Searching for articles in the library or looking up drug facts in a textbook does not require the use of informatics. Although emailing does use computers, emailing another research committee for information about a drug is not best practice for nursing research.
D)Using computers, nurses can now query EHRs to research client responses to drug administration. Searching for articles in the library or looking up drug facts in a textbook does not require the use of informatics. Although emailing does use computers, emailing another research committee for information about a drug is not best practice for nursing research.

Question 16

Which administrative function related to medical records management may be made easier by the use of informatics?

Accepted Answer

A)All of these tasks are made easier through the use of informatics, but only assigning a client to a hospital room is related to medical records management. Tracking client outcomes is part of quality assurance, making sure charts are coded correctly is the job of the billing department, and ordering materials and supplies is related to facilities management.
B)All of these tasks are made easier through the use of informatics, but only assigning a client to a hospital room is related to medical records management. Tracking client outcomes is part of quality assurance, making sure charts are coded correctly is the job of the billing department, and ordering materials and supplies is related to facilities management.
C)All of these tasks are made easier through the use of informatics, but only assigning a client to a hospital room is related to medical records management. Tracking client outcomes is part of quality assurance, making sure charts are coded correctly is the job of the billing department, and ordering materials and supplies is related to facilities management.
D)All of these tasks are made easier through the use of informatics, but only assigning a client to a hospital room is related to medical records management. Tracking client outcomes is part of quality assurance, making sure charts are coded correctly is the job of the billing department, and ordering materials and supplies is related to facilities management.

Question 17

Which factor increases nurses' use of clinical decision support systems (CDSS)?

Accepted Answer

A)Nurses tend to use CDSS more frequently when they are caring for a client with which they are unfamiliar. However, nurses tend to decrease use of a CDSS when they have more nursing experience, when there are too many reminders, or when the workstation is not conveniently located.
B)Nurses tend to use CDSS more frequently when they are caring for a client with which they are unfamiliar. However, nurses tend to decrease use of a CDSS when they have more nursing experience, when there are too many reminders, or when the workstation is not conveniently located.
C)Nurses tend to use CDSS more frequently when they are caring for a client with which they are unfamiliar. However, nurses tend to decrease use of a CDSS when they have more nursing experience, when there are too many reminders, or when the workstation is not conveniently located.
D)Nurses tend to use CDSS more frequently when they are caring for a client with which they are unfamiliar. However, nurses tend to decrease use of a CDSS when they have more nursing experience, when there are too many reminders, or when the workstation is not conveniently located.

Question 18

Which action by the nurse will help minimize the risk of eyestrain when engaging in computerized documentation?

Accepted Answer

A)An antiglare screen cover may decrease the eyestrain that the nurse is experiencing. The nurse will not be allowed to chart on paper because the nursing documentation is electronic. A firm, flat board or hard surface to rest the palm is the best way to protect the wrist from injury. A lumbar support helps with appropriate body posture for the back.
B)An antiglare screen cover may decrease the eyestrain that the nurse is experiencing. The nurse will not be allowed to chart on paper because the nursing documentation is electronic. A firm, flat board or hard surface to rest the palm is the best way to protect the wrist from injury. A lumbar support helps with appropriate body posture for the back.
C)An antiglare screen cover may decrease the eyestrain that the nurse is experiencing. The nurse will not be allowed to chart on paper because the nursing documentation is electronic. A firm, flat board or hard surface to rest the palm is the best way to protect the wrist from injury. A lumbar support helps with appropriate body posture for the back.
D)An antiglare screen cover may decrease the eyestrain that the nurse is experiencing. The nurse will not be allowed to chart on paper because the nursing documentation is electronic. A firm, flat board or hard surface to rest the palm is the best way to protect the wrist from injury. A lumbar support helps with appropriate body posture for the back.

Question 19

In preparation for the next quality improvement committee meeting, the nurse accesses the clinical decision support system to run an outcomes report. How should the nurse anticipate the committee using this report?

Accepted Answer

A)Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.
B)Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.
C)Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.
D)Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.

Question 20

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client with a foot wound. How will the clinical information system support this client's learning needs?

Accepted Answer

A)The clinical information system provides access to client information and provides data to help the nurse execute the nursing process. This includes printing discharge instructions to use in client teaching. Although different information systems can do all of these things, only printing discharge instructions will support the client's learning needs.
B)The clinical information system provides access to client information and provides data to help the nurse execute the nursing process. This includes printing discharge instructions to use in client teaching. Although different information systems can do all of these things, only printing discharge instructions will support the client's learning needs.
C)The clinical information system provides access to client information and provides data to help the nurse execute the nursing process. This includes printing discharge instructions to use in client teaching. Although different information systems can do all of these things, only printing discharge instructions will support the client's learning needs.
D)The clinical information system provides access to client information and provides data to help the nurse execute the nursing process. This includes printing discharge instructions to use in client teaching. Although different information systems can do all of these things, only printing discharge instructions will support the client's learning needs.

Quiz 48: Informatics