Question 1

___________________________ aid in and strengthen the selection of viable options using the information of an organization or a field to facilitate decision making and overall efficiency.

Accepted Answer

Decision support systems 
Rationale : Decision support systems aid in and strengthen the selection of viable options using the information of an organization or a field to facilitate decision making and overall efficiency. Decision support software organizes information to fit new environments. It provides analysis and advice to support a choice. The final decision rests with the practitioner.

Question 2

____________________________ are large, computerized database management systems that support several types of activities that may include provider order entry, result retrieval, documentation, and decision support across distributed locations.

Accepted Answer

Clinical information systems 
Rationale : Clinical information systems (CISs) are large, computerized database management systems that support several types of activities that may include provider order entry, result retrieval, documentation, and decision support across distributed locations.

Question 3

Which of the following describes home care information systems?
A)Supports the way that users function, and allows flexibility and improved access to information and tools
B)Uses monitoring technology which, when integrated into information systems, provides a way to care for the target population
C)Requires integration for the improvement of quality of care and business survival
D)Provides assistance to organizations to better manage their resources and improve efficiency

Accepted Answer

Home care information systems use monitoring technology integrated into information systems to provide care for the target population, allowing for remote monitoring and management of patients in their homes.

Question 4

Medication errors have been on the rise over the past decade. A national initiative to minimize or eliminate the errors can be supported through which of the following responses?
A)Electronic medical administration records are generated weekly and compared to the clients' physician orders.
B)The client's medication administration record is compared to the client's identification bracelet before the medication is given.
C)The bar codes of the nurse, client's identification bracelet, and prescription medication are scanned and compared.
D)The client's medication administration record bar code is compared to the clients' prescription medications.

Accepted Answer

Scanning bar codes of the nurse, client's identification bracelet, and prescription medication before administering the medication ensures the right medication is being given to the right patient at the right time. This process can reduce errors and increase medication safety. Option A and D can help in reducing medication errors, but scanning bar codes provides an additional layer of safety. Option B only verifies the client's identity but does not confirm the medication being administered.

Question 5

Which of the following is characteristic of an automated radiology information system (RIS)?
A)Once a test is completed, the film is scanned to an optical imaging disc.
B)As each test is ordered, the user is prompted to answer questions such as the purpose of the test.
C)Images may be faxed to other institutions for timely consultations.
D)As soon as the test is performed, the system interprets the results and sends an electronic report.

Accepted Answer

An automated radiology information system (RIS) typically includes features to enhance workflow and ensure that necessary information is captured efficiently. When a test is ordered, the system often prompts the user to provide additional details such as the purpose of the test, which helps in planning and prioritizing the radiology work. This feature is characteristic of RIS systems to ensure that all relevant clinical information is available to guide the imaging process.

Question 6

Which of these is an advantage of implementing a computerized order entry system?
A)Physicians argue for the option to continue traditional methods for ordering
B)Each department is notified simultaneously as orders are processed through the system
C)Increased system access or response time is available to the health care provider
D)Clinicians readily accept the new system, related to work process changes

Accepted Answer

With a computerized order entry system, each department is notified simultaneously as orders are processed through the system. This speeds up the communication process and ensures that all relevant parties are aware of the orders in a timely manner. This can help to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes. Option A is not an advantage as physician resistance can be a barrier to implementing new systems. Option C is not always a benefit as increased access and response time can lead to information overload and reduce efficiency. Option D is not always true as clinician acceptance can be a challenge, and work process changes may be necessary.

Question 7

Which of the following systems supports the use and documentation of nursing processes and activities, and provides tools for managing the delivery of nursing care?
A)Administrative information system
B)Nursing information system
C)Computerized provider order entry (CPOE)
D)Clinical information system

Accepted Answer

The nursing information system (NIS) supports the use and documentation of nursing processes and activities, and provides tools for managing the delivery of nursing care. The administrative information system (AIS) manages administrative and financial tasks, the computerized provider order entry (CPOE) is used for entering and managing orders for medications and other treatments, and the clinical information system (CIS) manages clinical data and supports healthcare providers in making clinical decisions.

Question 8

Which of the following are true about using automated pharmacy systems?
A)An automated system pulls in laboratory results and client information from the HIS more quickly to identify allergy and interaction problems.
B)Costs for operating automated pharmacy systems are not as important as the improved communication among departments.
C)Expenses used in starting up an automated pharmacy system are considerable, including personnel training.
D)The use of these systems is limited only to pharmacists.
E)Individual client data is integrated and provides the pharmacist with up-to-date information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are true about...

Question 9

Which of the following supports the automation of nursing documentation?
A)The use of standardized nursing languages (SNLs) accepted by the American Nurses Association
B)The use of a SOAP note in narrative form to support assessment of client cardiopulmonary system
C)The use of interventions such as "turn, cough, and deep breathe" as determined by the Nursing Interventions Classifications (NIC)
D)The use of client-specific charting by exception, addressing only exceptions to normal
E)The use of nursing diagnoses such as "Alteration of Comfort" as defined by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA)

Accepted Answer

The use of standardized nursing languages (SNLs), interventions classified under the Nursing Interventions Classifications (NIC), and nursing diagnoses defined by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) all support the automation of nursing documentation. These standardized terminologies and classifications enable consistent, clear communication and documentation across healthcare settings, facilitating the use of electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital tools to automate and streamline the documentation process.

Question 10

_________________________ systems use clinical information to generate charges for care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ systems use clinical information to generate...

Question 11

Which of the following is the best example of a monitoring system?
A)Manual blood pressure of 132/82 is entered into the vital sign section of the graphic sheet.
B)The automatic blood pressure machine takes one reading of 164/104 and is turned off.
C)Blood glucose readings of 162 for 7:30 a.m.and 198 for 11:30 a.m.are obtained and entered into the computer system.
D)A temperature probe is connected to the pulmonary artery catheter to continuously monitor core temperature.

Accepted Answer

A monitoring system involves continuous or regular checking and recording of data. Option D is the best example as it involves the continuous monitoring of core temperature through a connected probe. Options A and B are one-time measurements, whereas option C involves intermittent recordings at specific times.

Question 12

The following answers are standardized languages used across the discipline of nursing that allow nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a manner that is understood by all nurses except which?
A)HIS
B)NANDA
C)NOC
D)NIC

Accepted Answer

HIS (Health Information System) is not a standardized language used in nursing, unlike NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association), NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classification), and NIC (Nursing Interventions Classification) which are recognized across the nursing profession.

Question 13

_____________and wireless technology can be used with CISs to allow information entry and retrieval at the point of care or wherever it is needed by the health care professional.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________and wireless technology can be used with...

Question 14

Which of the following can identify the client in all information systems across the organization?
A)Client identification code
B)Billing system
C)Nursing information system
D)Administrative information systems

Accepted Answer

A client identification code is a unique identifier assigned to each client and is used across all information systems to ensure that the client's records and information are accurately tracked and maintained. The billing system, nursing information system, and administrative information systems may contain client information, but they do not serve as universal identifiers for the client in all systems.

Question 15

Which of these is an example of a decision support system (DSS)?
A)A system used to schedule client visits for follow up care after extensive abdominal surgery
B)A system used to register clients who are admitted to an acute health care facility for surgery
C)A system used by emergency room administration to bill clients once their diagnoses are verified
D)A system used by physicians to provide suggestions for diagnostic tests according to selected admitting diagnoses

Accepted Answer

A decision support system (DSS) is a computer-based system that helps healthcare professionals make clinical decisions by providing information and analysis on patient data. Option D is an example of a DSS that provides suggestions for diagnostic tests based on selected diagnoses. Options A, B, and C are not examples of DSS as they do not involve the use of computer-based systems to provide decision support.

Question 16

A nursing information system should identify variances to the anticipated outcomes as they are charted and provide aggregate variance data for analysis by the providers. This information can be used to fine tune and improve _______________________________, thereby contributing to improved client outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nursing information system should identify variances...

Question 17

____________________________ can be used to fine tune and improve critical pathways thereby contributing to improved client outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________________ can be used to fine tune...

Question 18

Which statement indicates the nurse is correctly documenting according to a critical pathway?
A)Nursing documentation is entered separately from that of other health care team members
B)Nursing documentation is entered in nursing diagnoses and outcome statements framework
C)Variances are identified if client outcomes are not as anticipated
D)Only one critical pathway is selected at a given time for a given client

Accepted Answer

Critical pathways require the identification of variances if client outcomes are not as anticipated. This allows the team to adjust the plan of care to improve outcomes. A is incorrect because nursing documentation should be integrated with the documentation of other health care team members. B is incorrect because nursing diagnoses and outcome statements are just one aspect of the comprehensive documentation required for critical pathways. D is incorrect because multiple critical pathways may be used for a given client if they have multiple health issues that require different interventions.

Question 19

The client registration system is also known as which of the following?
A)Admission system
B)Admission/discharge/transfer system
C)Transfer system
D)Discharge system

Accepted Answer

The client registration system is often referred to as the Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) system in healthcare settings, as it manages the comprehensive process of admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

Question 20

Which of the following statements suggests that the use of mobile devices in the health care setting can enhance patient care?
A)Personal access to patient's home address
B)Portable devices have a finite amount of space to receive instantaneous lab results.
C)The elimination of paper copies of lab reports
D)The elimination of a unit secretary position since all data is housed on the mobile device

Accepted Answer

The elimination of paper copies of lab reports suggests that mobile devices can enhance patient care by streamlining communication and reducing the risk of errors or lost documentation.

Quiz 6: Healthcare Information Systems

___________________________ aid in and strengthen the selection of viable options using the information of an organization or a field to facilitate decision making and overall efficiency.

____________________________ are large, computerized database management systems that support several types of activities that may include provider order entry, result retrieval, documentation, and decision support across distributed locations.

Which of the following describes home care information systems?

Medication errors have been on the rise over the past decade. A national initiative to minimize or eliminate the errors can be supported through which of the following responses?

Which of the following is characteristic of an automated radiology information system (RIS) ?

Which of these is an advantage of implementing a computerized order entry system?

Which of the following systems supports the use and documentation of nursing processes and activities, and provides tools for managing the delivery of nursing care?

Which of the following are true about using automated pharmacy systems?

Which of the following supports the automation of nursing documentation?

_________________________ systems use clinical information to generate charges for care.

Which of the following is the best example of a monitoring system?

The following answers are standardized languages used across the discipline of nursing that allow nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a manner that is understood by all nurses except which?

_____________and wireless technology can be used with CISs to allow information entry and retrieval at the point of care or wherever it is needed by the health care professional.

Which of the following can identify the client in all information systems across the organization?

Which of these is an example of a decision support system (DSS) ?

____________________________ can be used to fine tune and improve critical pathways thereby contributing to improved client outcomes.

Which statement indicates the nurse is correctly documenting according to a critical pathway?

The client registration system is also known as which of the following?

Which of the following statements suggests that the use of mobile devices in the health care setting can enhance patient care?