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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?
A. Uploading a distribution lists of clients' email addresses
B. Answering specific client questions in the discussion forum
C. Providing clients with links to reference information - ANSWERS-C
A nurse manager is implementing an electronic health record program. Which of the following
indicated that data security is effectively managed by the program?
A. Guidelines are abatable about printing client information
B. Providers store client health records on personal computers
C. Employees give verbal consent to confidentiality guidelines - ANSWERS-A
A nurse takes a photo of a client. After the client gives verbal approval, the nurse posts the
photo to a social network site. Which of the following violations has occurred?
A. Breach of Confidentiality
B. Defamation of Character
C. Conflict of intreat - ANSWERS-A
A nurse is providing care for a client on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following
interventions involves the use of informatics?
, A. Auscultating heart sounds for cardiac arrhythmias
B. Using a glucometer to obtain blood glucose levels
C. Palpating peripheral pulses to determine pulse strength - ANSWERS-B
A nurse is discussing computerized provider order entry (CPOE) with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following should the nurse identify as a benefit of this technology?
A. Identifies the provider of a unsafe medication dosage
B. Provides a medication allergy alert
C. Notifies the nurse when its time for the medication to be administered - ANSWERS-B
A nurse is observing a newly licenses nurse who is caring for a client. The client states, "How do
I know that my information won't show up on the internet?" Which of the following responses
by the newly licensed nurse is appropriate?
A. "Security is provided by the hospital network."
B. "The hospital uses firewalls to protect records."
C. "Regulatory requirements allow the hositpals to share client information with other
providers." - ANSWERS-B
A nurse is accessing client information systems while caring for a client. Which of the following
is a benefit of using this technology?
A. Allows the healthcare team to gather feedback from a client about the plan of care
B. Improves therapeutic communication between the client and the health care team
C. Allows for an interdisciplinary approach when planning care for a client - ANSWERS-C