informatics exam 1 in class questions
c
a certified nursing assistant at a local nursing home can only see information about the clients that were assigned and not the financial information of the clients. this situation is an example of which of the following? a. password protection b. computer forensics c. access levels d. user authentication
a
a nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a patient and uses the bar-code medication administration system. the nurse understands that this bar-code medication system a. improves patient outcomes b. reduces the risk of malpractice lawsuits c. decreases nursing documentation time d. reduces pharmacy manpower
a
a radiology information system equipped with a picture archiving and communication system provides all of the following except a. hard copy film storage b. sharing of radiology images c. faster access to results d. the ability to compare images from previous tests to the current one
true
allowing another employee to access patient records under your log in is a HIPAA violation- true or false?
b
the informatics nurse specialist who takes on which of the following roles provides expert advice, opinions, and recommendations based on his or her area of expertise? a. product developer b. consultant c. educator d. researcher
d
the nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. which is an example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for clients? a. the vital signs are BP 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8 degrees F, and oxygen saturation of 98% b. lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with differential c. the client is a widowed 64 year old black male admitted with prostatitis d. after receiving Rocephin, 1.0 g of IV yesterday, client has a decreased temperature and reported feeling better today
a
to be able to process data into information, it is important to a. have quality data b. have human inconsistencies c. have internet connection d. have duplicate facts
b
what is one of the greatest threats that may come from inside sources, namely employees, contractors, consultants, and vendors that view information inappropriately or corrupt data integrity? a. opportunist b. unauthorized user c. hacker d. virus
b
whats the main goal of using technology in healthcare today? a. increased patient workloads b. increased patient safety c. increased efficiency d. increased cost efficiency for healthcare services
b
when nursing professionals work with information and generate information and knowledge as a product, they can be described as a. seasoned professionals b. knowledge workers c. practice managers d. innovators
a
which can be described as discrete entities described objectively? a. data b. information c. knowledge d. wisdom
a
which example is the most appropriate use of data mining? a. to document quality improvement when problems are identified and targeted on a medical-surgical unit b. to find the appropriate treatment for client with advanced lung cancer c. to identify an appropriate diagnosis for a client with undetermined signs and symptoms d. assist in determination of the correct dose of medication to give a client in congestive heart failure
d
which measure best protects the overall security of a health-based website? a. connect the web server directly to agency computer b. install an antivirus program to update annually c. allow only registered users to access website d. construct separate firewalls for each web server
b
which of the following is an example of a system check? a. when a duplicate entry is entered into the system, that entry is immediately deleted b. the nurse asks clients to verify their names when prompted by computer system c. after turning on bedside computer, system performs a self check before data will input d. software in the system automatically corrects misspelled words and abbreviations
b
which of the following is considered a threat to information quality? a. an unauthorized user hacks into the system to review client records b. not verifying information as correct prior to entry into the computer c. an earthquake interrupts the power supply and causes data loss d. a wireless transmission is interrupted to review a new client's records
a
which of the following is not considered an issue pertaining to the practice of Telenursing? a. nurses must be certified in Telehealth nursing b. reimbursement has been limited in several states c. liability issues d. state board of nursing regulations
a
which of the following is the protection of information against threats to its integrity, inadvertent disclosure, or availability? a. information security b. survivability c. confidentiality d. privacy
a
which of the following statements is true about Telehealth? a. Telehealth can be used to treat prisoners b. Telehealth shouldn't be used for mental health services c. Telehealth is not useful for treating rural patients d. there aren't enough funds to support Telehealth
a
which of the following was the first Telehealth service provided? a. telephone consultation b. robotic telesurgery c. prison inmate care d. tele psychiatric treatment
b
which of these home health clients is least suited for Telehealth services? a. 63 year old with pressure ulcer who needs daily wound assessments b. 54 year old with cognitive heart failure who is developing new onset of chest pain c. 77 year old who needs daily glucose/foot ulcer monitoring d. 49 year old woman who is pregnant for the first time and requires fetal heart monitoring
d
which of these is the best example of a monitoring system? a. the automatic blood pressure machine takes one reading of 164/104 and is turned off b. blood glucose readings of 162 for 7:30am and 198 for 11:30am are obtained and entered into the computer system c. manual BP of 132/82 is entered into the vital signs section of the graphic sheet d. bedside monitor automatically transfers patient information into the computer system, and alerts the nurse of any abnormal values
c
which of these is the best method to support nursing documentation so data can easily be retrieved for research purposes? a. the use of patient specific charting by exception, addressing only exceptions to normal b. the use of flow charts to document patient data c. the use of standardized nursing languages, such as NANDA, NIC, and NOC d. the use of a progress note on narrative form to support assessment of patient's cardiac system
d
which statement is true regarding Telehealth? a. the access to care may be delayed until proper equipment can be delivered b. clients must travel to special site location where telecommunication devices are available c. nurse practitioner services may be reduced because physicians can assess/treat patients themselves d. clients may stay within their own community to be assessed and treated, lowering potential costs