ATI Nurse's Touch: Nursing Informatics and
Technology Practice Assessmen
1.A nurse is creating a social network as a support system for a group of
clients. Which of the following practices would be appropriate in launching this
site?: Providing clients with links to reference information Providing accurate and timely
reference information would be an appropriate use of a social network.
2.A nurse is caring for a client who reports shortness of breath. Which of the following
devices should the nurse use to obtain electronic data regarding the client's clinical
manifestations?: Pulse oximeter
A pulse oximeter permits the indirect measurement of oxygen saturation using a light-
emitting diode. This information can be transmitted to the client's health care record.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type two diabetes mellitus. The
client tells the nurse that he is interested in doing research about diabetes online but
that he has never used a computer. Which of the following responses by the nurse is
appropriate?: "Let's take some time to look at Web sites about diabetes together."
This response addresses the client's desire to learn how to use a computer and ensures the
client receives credible information about diabetes.
4. A nurse in a primary care clinic completes a quality assurance project using the
electronic health records of clients who have type one diabetes mellitus. Project
findings reveal that clients had higher than expected capillary blood glucose levels
following teaching by the clinic nurses. Which of the following conclusions should the
nurse draw from these findings?: The development of clinical practice guidelines should
be considered.
The development of clinical guidelines incorporates best practices, promotes uniformity
and consistency in education programs, and improves client outcomes.
5. A charge nurse is developing an in-service program on basic nursing informatics. Which
of the following should the nurse include in the program?: Querying the electronic
health record
Accessing data from an electronic health record is used in nursing informatics and allows
nurses to provide improved client care.
, ATI Nurse's Touch: Nursing Informatics and
Technology Practice Assessmen
6. A nurse manager wants to decrease the number of nosocomial urinary tract infections
on her unit. Which of the following research databases should the nurse manager
consult to obtain information on evidence-based practices?: CINAHL cumulative index
CINAHL is an online evidence-based resource and information system that offers a
multitude of online services, which include Web site link sources, CINAHL's online nursing
and allied health database, document delivery, and search services. This is the
appropriate database to find updated research for the nurse to use.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who asks about measures the nurse takes to protect client
privacy. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?: "I log off the
computer between seeing clients."
HIPAA establishes national standards for the protection of certain health information. The
privacy rule addresses the use and sharing of individual's health information. This can be
violated if a client's health information is on the computer screen and the nurse leaves this
up while attending to other clients.
8. A nurse is entering data in a client's electronic health record (EHR). Which of the
following protects the integrity of the data in the EHR?: Authentication
Login names and unique passwords ensure that only authorized individuals have access to
read and make entries into the EHR.
9. A nurse manager is implementing criteria that promote a culture of safety as defined by
the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Which of the following criteria
are included in the AHRQ guidelines? (Select all that ap-
ply.): *Encourage collaboration among disciplines to seek solutions to client safety
problems is correct. Collaboration demonstrates the manager's commitment to client
safety and is a guideline of the AHRQ.
*Use state-of-the-art technology to determine high-risk activities within an organization is
correct. Identification of high-risk activities is required to determine appropriate
interventions to promote safety and is a guideline of the AHRQ. *Sustain a blame-free
environment where staff is able to report errors without fear of reprimand is correct. A
Technology Practice Assessmen
1.A nurse is creating a social network as a support system for a group of
clients. Which of the following practices would be appropriate in launching this
site?: Providing clients with links to reference information Providing accurate and timely
reference information would be an appropriate use of a social network.
2.A nurse is caring for a client who reports shortness of breath. Which of the following
devices should the nurse use to obtain electronic data regarding the client's clinical
manifestations?: Pulse oximeter
A pulse oximeter permits the indirect measurement of oxygen saturation using a light-
emitting diode. This information can be transmitted to the client's health care record.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type two diabetes mellitus. The
client tells the nurse that he is interested in doing research about diabetes online but
that he has never used a computer. Which of the following responses by the nurse is
appropriate?: "Let's take some time to look at Web sites about diabetes together."
This response addresses the client's desire to learn how to use a computer and ensures the
client receives credible information about diabetes.
4. A nurse in a primary care clinic completes a quality assurance project using the
electronic health records of clients who have type one diabetes mellitus. Project
findings reveal that clients had higher than expected capillary blood glucose levels
following teaching by the clinic nurses. Which of the following conclusions should the
nurse draw from these findings?: The development of clinical practice guidelines should
be considered.
The development of clinical guidelines incorporates best practices, promotes uniformity
and consistency in education programs, and improves client outcomes.
5. A charge nurse is developing an in-service program on basic nursing informatics. Which
of the following should the nurse include in the program?: Querying the electronic
health record
Accessing data from an electronic health record is used in nursing informatics and allows
nurses to provide improved client care.
, ATI Nurse's Touch: Nursing Informatics and
Technology Practice Assessmen
6. A nurse manager wants to decrease the number of nosocomial urinary tract infections
on her unit. Which of the following research databases should the nurse manager
consult to obtain information on evidence-based practices?: CINAHL cumulative index
CINAHL is an online evidence-based resource and information system that offers a
multitude of online services, which include Web site link sources, CINAHL's online nursing
and allied health database, document delivery, and search services. This is the
appropriate database to find updated research for the nurse to use.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who asks about measures the nurse takes to protect client
privacy. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?: "I log off the
computer between seeing clients."
HIPAA establishes national standards for the protection of certain health information. The
privacy rule addresses the use and sharing of individual's health information. This can be
violated if a client's health information is on the computer screen and the nurse leaves this
up while attending to other clients.
8. A nurse is entering data in a client's electronic health record (EHR). Which of the
following protects the integrity of the data in the EHR?: Authentication
Login names and unique passwords ensure that only authorized individuals have access to
read and make entries into the EHR.
9. A nurse manager is implementing criteria that promote a culture of safety as defined by
the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Which of the following criteria
are included in the AHRQ guidelines? (Select all that ap-
ply.): *Encourage collaboration among disciplines to seek solutions to client safety
problems is correct. Collaboration demonstrates the manager's commitment to client
safety and is a guideline of the AHRQ.
*Use state-of-the-art technology to determine high-risk activities within an organization is
correct. Identification of high-risk activities is required to determine appropriate
interventions to promote safety and is a guideline of the AHRQ. *Sustain a blame-free
environment where staff is able to report errors without fear of reprimand is correct. A
