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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?
960 640
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?
Android OS
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 the most commonly used on the handheld computer?
Android OS
A nurse working in the clinical setting would most likely use a handheld computer for which activity?
Barcode Medication Administration
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.
Cost Technological changes Battery life Time necessary for device selection
A nurse has purchased a copy of a nursing review eBook. The nurse understands that the information is copyrighted by:
Digital Rights Management
A nurse wants to share the address of the clinical facility with another nurse colleague in the group via beaming. The nurses must:
Have IR, Bluetooth, or NFC on both devices
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.
Improved time management Fewer client errors Increased confidence in clinical skills
The design of mobile computing software is focused on which feature?
Interoperability
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?
Keeping the distance between each device to within 32 feet
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 as a major point of emphasis?
Nurses are expected to be proficient with technology.
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.
Participating in web-based research surveys Recording comments from a focus group Taking photos of changes in status with a treatment Searching for evidence-based resources
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?
Password encryption
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?
Pocket PC The Pocket PC grew in popularity with users, capturing the market with 54.2% of the OS shipments in the second quarter of 2006. However, PDAs began to lose their popularity beginning in 2007 with the introduction of the Amazon Kindle eBook reader, Apple iPhone and, later, the Google Android smartphone. The Psion Organiser was the first PDA developed. The PalmPilot dominated the market by 1999. The Newton MessagePad was the first popular PDA featuring a touch screen and handwriting capabilities. However, Apple discontinued production of the Newton MessagePad in 1998.
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.
RAM ROM Removable Memory Flash memory
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?
ROM
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.
Smartphone Tablet XX A cell phone is a shortwave wireless communication device. A laptop, smartphone, tablet, and iPad are all small computers. Laptop Smartphone Tablet iPad
A nurse is reading a journal article on obesity using an eBook reader that uses E Ink. Which information would the nurse need to keep in mind about this mobile device? Select all that apply.
The display may be difficult to read in low-light settings Reading the text on screen will be similar to reading printed text
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.
Using a misspelled name of a fruit Replacing a word letter with a number Including various keyboard symbols
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.
Using bluetooth connections Accessing location services Sending and receiving emails
