Chap 11 Informatics
A nurse has purchased a copy of a nursing review eBook. The nurse understands that the information is copyrighted by: A) Digital Rights Management. B) Project Gutenberg. C) Bluefire Reader. D) Kindle.
A
A nurse is reading a journal article on obesity using an eBook reader. Which information would the nurse need to keep in mind about this mobile device? Select all that apply. A) The display may be difficult to read in low-light settings. B) Reading the text on screen will be similar to reading the printed text. C) The nurse will most likely experience an increase in eye strain with reading. D) More battery power will be consumed with its use. E) The display will be well back-lit for easy reading.
A,B
A nurse is using a handheld computer to conduct a client teaching session using an online course developed for the facility. The course requires Adobe flash for streaming audio and video. The nurse understands that which operating system would be needed on the handheld computer? A) Windows OS B) Android OS C) Blackberry RIM OS D) Apple iOS
A,B
A nurse is preparing to do research about heart disease and women using a handheld device. Which uses would be appropriate? Select all that apply. A) Participating in web-based research surveys B) Storing data for aggregation and analysis C) Recording comments from a focus group D) Taking photos of changes in status with a treatment E) Searching for evidence-based resources
A,B,C,D,E
A nurse-manager is preparing a presentation for the organization about the need for nurses to use handheld devices. Which potential benefits would a nurse-manager use to promote the use of portable handheld devices in the clinical area? Select all that apply. A) Improved time management B) Fewer client errors C) Ability to be technologically up to date D) Increased confidence in clinical skills E) Change in client perception of the nurse
A,B,D
A nurse is reading an article about mobile devices in anticipation of purchasing one for personal use. Which types of memory would the nurse most likely find described in the article? Select all that apply. A) RAM B) ROM C) Hard drive D) Removable memory E) Flash memory
A,B,D,E
A nurse is using a PDA when caring for clients. The PDA contains clinical data. Which feature would be most important for use of this PDA? A) Compatibility with the agency's system B) Password encryption C) Wireless accessibility D) Personal identification
B
A nurse is considering purchasing a mobile device to view videos that demonstrate physical assessment skills as part of continuing education course that the nurse is taking. The nurse wants to ensure that she has the clearest image possible. Which screen resolution would the nurse select as the best choice? A) 960 640 B) 480 360 C) 600 800 D) 240 500
A
A nurse is using a mobile device and stores his calendar, contacts, and notes. The nurse understands that this information is stored at which location? A) ROM B) RAM C) Flash memory D) Compact flash card
A
A nurse is using a mobile device that is Bluetooth enabled. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to do when using the Bluetooth? A) Keeping the distance between each device to within 32 feet B) Finding a hotspot for a connection C) Remembering that a local area network is formed D) Keeping the feature turned on continuously
A
A nurse working in the clinical setting would most likely use a handheld computer for which activity? A) Barcode medication administration B) Library search for citations C) Client progress evaluation D) Reimbursement coding
A
An nursing informatics specialist is preparing a presentation for the nursing administration addressing the use of mobile devices in the institution. Which reason would the specialist most likely address? A) The benefits of the devices outweighs the cost. B) Nurses are expected to be proficient with technology. C) Time is not an issue when it comes to selecting a device. D) The odds of losing manufacturer support is minimal.
A
A nurse is using a mobile device while caring for clients and notices that the battery requires charging frequently. Which factors might be shortening the device's battery life? Select all that apply. A) Using Bluetooth connections B) Performing one task as a time C) Accessing location services D) Sending and receiving e-mails E) Decreasing screen brightness
A,C,D
A nurse wants to share the address of the clinical facility with another nurse colleague in the group via beaming. The nurses must: A) be within 10 feet of each other. B) have IR, Bluetooth, or NFC on both devices. C) be near a hotspot. D) have different operating systems on the devices.
B
An nursing informatics specialist is conducting a presentation to the facility staff about using handheld computers on the units. Which disadvantages would the specialist most likely describe? Select all that apply. A) Time management B) Cost C) Technological changes D) Battery life E) Time necessary for device selection
B,C,D,E
A nurse is looking at the different types of mobile computers before purchasing one. Which devices would the nurse identify as a small computer? Select all that apply. A) Cell phone B) Smartphone C) Laptop D) Tablet E)iPad
B,D
A nurse is reading an article about mobile computers and the different operating systems in use. The nurse would likely find that which operating system is most often used? A) Windows OS B) Apple iOS C) Android OS D) Linux
C
A nurse is reviewing the development of PDAs and smartphones. Which device would the nurse identify as being the most popular before being replaced by the iPhone and Android smartphones? A) Psion Organiser B) PalmPilot C) Pocket PC D) Newton MessagePad
C
The design of mobile computing software is focused on which feature? A) Synchronization B) Connectivity C) Interoperability D) Data entry
C
A group of nurses are attending an in-service program about ensuring the security of handheld devices and the use of passwords. The group demonstrates understanding of the information when they identify the importance of which steps when creating secure passwords? Select all that apply. A) Choosing a family member's name B) Selecting one with three to five characters C) Using a misspelled name of a fruit D) Replacing a word letter with a number E) Including various keyboard symbols
C,D,E