Nursing 220 Exam 3 Evolve QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Which descriptions are advantages of health care information technology (IT)? (Select all that apply.) a. Increases health care delivery costs b. Improves communication among providers c. Improves administration functions d. Increases the potential for errors e. Decreases the safety of providing care correct answer: b,c Which description is an example of data? a. A print-out of a patient's history and physical examination b. A patient's blood pressure and pulse rate c. The nurse's knowledge of a disease d. A nurse's interpretation of a change in the patient's condition correct answer: b. Data are facts, observations, and measurements such as blood pressure and pulse rate Which items are supported by point-of-care use of information technology? (Select all that apply.) a. More accurate documentation b. Direct access to diagnostic results c. Confidentiality d. Direct access to records by patients e. Access to medication profiles correct answer: a,b,c,e Patients do not have direct access to their medical records because these records are secured by log-ins and passwords accessible only to health care providers caring for each patient. The hospital has implemented a new electronic medication administration record (eMAR). What is true about the use of this new tool? a. Verifies medication dosages b. Reduces medication administration errors c. Eliminates the need to count narcotics d. Requires a hard copy of the MAR to be printed correct answer: b. A famous rock star has just been admitted to Unit 12A after an automobile accident. A nurse on Unit 12B who is a fan of the musician uses the electronic health record (EHR) to find out how the patient is doing. Which is true regarding the use of a patient's EHR? a. Only staff caring for the patient should access this record. b. Permission from a supervisor is needed to read this record. c. The patient's record can be discussed with the nurse's co-worker. d. The nurse can call a friend who works at the local newspaper. correct answer: a. Which activity by a unit nurse demonstrates information literacy? a. Researching a patient's diagnosis online b. Entering patient data into the electronic health record (EHR)