LPN Leadership & Management - Chapter 5: Nursing and Informatics

What advantages does the nurse identify in providing patient care using an electronic medical record? (Select all that apply.) A) Accessibility of medical record by multiple people B) Faster reporting of diagnostic study results C) Easier readability of documentation D) Improved privacy of information E) Error reduction

A) Accessibility of medical record by multiple people B) Faster reporting of diagnostic study results C) Easier readability of documentation E) Error reduction

How can the nurse reduce the spread of infection related to the use of the computer? A) By cleaning the mouse and keyboard regularly B) By turning the monitor so it cannot be seen by visitors C) By using good body mechanics when sitting at the computer D) By becoming familiar with facility policies regarding data entry

A) By cleaning the mouse and keyboard regularly

The nurse is sitting down to prepare a presentation on risk reduction in the long-term care facility. What is the first thing the nurse should do? A) Develop an outline of the information to be included. B) Find research articles containing the necessary information C) State the objectives D) Plan the ending of the presentation

A) Develop an outline of the information to be included.

The nurse specializing in nursing informatics uses the computer for what tasks? (Select all that apply.) A) Documenting patient care B) Learning about medication side effects C) Finding evidence-based research related to patient care D) Scheduling staff work shifts E) Programming new software

A) Documenting patient care B) Learning about medication side effects C) Finding evidence-based research related to patient care D) Scheduling staff work shifts

The nurse is preparing a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint software. Where does the nurse write notes to remember what to say when each slide is shown? A) In the white space under the slide portion B) In the column at the left of the slide C) In the actual slide section D) In a separate Word document

A) In the white space under the slide portion.

How do computers and nursing informatics improve patient care? (Select all that apply.) A) Learning more about best practices B) Acting as a monitor to protect patient safety C) Providing easy access to new knowledge D) Delivering hands-on care E) Using critical thinking to plan care

A) Learning more about best practices B) Acting as a monitor to protect patient safety C) Providing easy access to new knowledge

The nurse demonstrates compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with what action? A) Logging off the computer before walking away B) Entering data as soon as it is collected C) Verifying all medication dosages are within normal range D) Remembering to charge for all equipment used

A) Logging off the computer before walking away

The nurse wants to attend a teleconference, but the price is too high. What might the nurse explore to help reduce the cost? A) Multiple nurses may be able to attend for one fee. B) Costs may go down closer to the date of the conference. C) They may give the nurse a discount out of sympathy. D) Borrow money from others to pay for the conference.

A) Multiple nurses may be able to attend for one fee.

The nurse talks to the nurse manager to suggest making changes to the way a procedure is performed, and the manager asks if this change is evidence-based. What does the manager mean by evidence-based? A) Research findings or other reliable evidence show that the change is appropriate. B) Another facility is doing it in the manner proposed by the nurse. C) The nurse performed the procedure the suggested way while in nursing school. D) Several nurses discussed the new way to perform the procedure and agree it would be better.

A) Research findings or other reliable evidence show that the change is appropriate.

The nurse assesses the patient's health literacy through what action? A) Teaching the patient about health issues and assessing learning B) Watching the patient read a brochure containing health information C) Obtaining agreement from the patient to read health information they are given D) Quizzing the patient about their health knowledge

A) Teaching the patient about health issues and assessing learning

What is the nurse's primary and most essential purpose in reading nursing research on a regular basis? A) To maintain an evidence-based nursing practice B) To obtain continuing education credits C) To teach peers about new findings D) To obtain a promotion at work

A) To maintain an evidence-based nursing practice

The nurse manager is given a fax machine to receive physician orders and fax patient information to physicians' offices. Where is the best place for the nurse manager to place the new machine? A) In the hallway away from patient rooms B) Behind the nurse's desk on the unit C) In the manager's office D) In the supply room

B) Behind the nurse's desk on the unit

When writing a work-related email, what is the best guideline for the nurse to follow related to length? A) Write emails the same as writing narrative patient-care records. B) Get to the point and write only what is necessary. C) Write a long, detailed letter that restates important points for emphasis. D) Use multiple colors and fonts to make the letter stand out.

B) Get to the point and write only what is necessary.

When creating the introduction to a presentation, what is the nurse's goal? A) Staying within the designated time frame B) Grabbing the audience's attention C) Not overwhelming the audience with content D) Providing references

B) Grabbing the audience's attention

The nurse delivers safer healthcare using electronic medical records because of what feature? A) Accessibility of medical record by multiple people B) Improved accuracy in reading documentation C) Tighter control of data privacy D) Lowers cost of care delivery

B) Improved accuracy in reading documentation

Why does the nurse manager prefer email when communicating with multiple recipients? A) The letter can be copied and pasted multiple times to send to each recipient. B) The letter can be sent to multiple recipients at one time with no extra effort. C) Emails are more private than letters sent through the mail system. D) The email can be secretly sent to friends.

B) The letter can be sent to multiple recipients at one time with no extra effort.

The nurse interprets what statement from the patient as a possible indication of healthcare illiteracy? A) "I'll read this brochure and let you know if I have questions." B) "Can you give me another brochure for my wife?" C) "I'll read this later. I don't have my glasses." D) "I read this brochure and have some questions about what I read."

C) "I'll read this later. I don't have my glasses."

What task would the nurse be most likely to perform using spreadsheet software rather than word-processing software? A) Writing a paper on an assigned topic for school B) Creating a presentation for an audience C) Developing a budget for the nursing unit D) Writing an email to a nurse manager on another unit

C) Developing a budget for the nursing unit

The nurse accepts a new job as a manager, spending much more time doing desk work instead of patient care. After a week in the new job, the nurse experiences pain in the right wrist and an ache around the shoulders and back. What is the most likely cause of these discomforts? A) A stressful work environment B) Lack of management skills C) Poor body mechanics when using the computer D) Lack of cooperation from staff

C) Poor body mechanics when using the computer

What is the nurse manager likely to use in order to manage numerical data? A) Statistical analysis B) Word processors C) Spreadsheets D) Graphed tablets

C) Spreadsheets

The nurse is working in the hospital when a tornado causes a power outage. How will the nurse manage documentation of care until the computer system returns? A) Hold off on documenting and wait until the power returns to document care. B) Write notes as reminders to be transcribed into the computer when the power returns. C) Record what needs to be documented so the oncoming shift can document when power returns. D) Document care in a paper patient record according to facility policy.

D) Document care in a paper patient record according to facility policy.

The nurse protects against self-injury when working with the computer by performing what action? A) Maintaining the security of the password B) Using the computer only for work-related tasks C) Becoming familiar with facility policy regarding computer use D) Maintaining good body mechanics when sitting at the computer

D) Maintaining good body mechanics when sitting at the computer

The nurse manager writes a business letter to a manager at another facility. What email style is appropriate for this letter? A) Using several different font colors to make the email friendlier B) Using all capital letters to make the email more readable C) Inserting a funny cartoon at the end to create rapport with the reader D) Running spell-check and reviewing the tone of the letter to avoid misunderstanding

D) Running spell-check and reviewing the tone of the letter to avoid misunderstanding

The nurse manager is working on compiling a budget for the next fiscal year. What software will work best for this purpose? A) Word processor B) Internet explorer C) Presentation software D) Spreadsheet software

D) Spreadsheet software

The nursing unit is informed early in the shift that the computers will be unavailable for four hours during the middle of the shift. What will the nurse manager tell the staff to do regarding documentation of patient care during this time period? A) Make good notes and document care during the next working shift. B) Anticipate care to be administered during downtime and document before the computers go down. C) Make notes and document all care as soon as the computers come back up. D) Use the downtime documentation described in facility policy.

D) Use the downtime documentation described in facility policy.