contact precautions after being admitted to the hospital.
How did data in the electronic medical record (EMR) inform this decision?
A. The history and physical notes from the last hospitalization indicated the patient had wet-to-
dry dressing changes twice each day.- this is incorrect because it does not indicate why the
patient need to be on contact precaution.
B. The history and physical notes from the last hospitalization indicated the patient had wet-to-
dry dressing changes twice each day.- Incorrect because it does not provide information to
why we need to place the patient in contact precaution
C. The medication administration record from the last hospitalization indicated the patient
received a course of antibiotics.- Incorrect also because it is missing some information.
D. The laboratory report from the last hospitalization indicates the patient had a positive
specimen culture result.- correct because it does indicate patient did have a positive culture
result for MRSA- need to be on precaution.
E. The nursing flowsheets from the last hospitalization indicated the patient had a swollen
elbow with serious drainage- Incorrect patient does not need to be on any precaution, not
enough information.
4. A patient reports shortness of breath, a productive cough, and fatigue.
Which data in the electronic medical record (EMR) would inform a nurse to implement droplet
precautions?
A. The complete health history indicates the patient has a history of asthma.incorrect patient
with asthma do not need to be on any precautions.
B. The radiology impression report indicates consolidation in bilateral lungs. Correct the patient
might be suffering from FLU
C. The complete blood count report indicates elevated white blood cells. Incorrect because
elevated WBC can indicate your body is trying to fight an infection or inflammation
D. The nursing flowsheet indicates wheezing heard on auscultation of the left lung. Incorrect
because patient do not need to be on any precaution for wheezing
5. A patient is suspected of having influenza after presenting with reports of fever, chills, and
muscle aches for five days.
Which data in the electronic medical record (EMR) provides valuable information to support an
influenza diagnosis?
A. Radiology impression- Incorrect will not provide enough data we need a lab results to
diagnose
B. Nursing flowsheet- incorrect , need to perform a test to diagnose influenza
C. Specimen collection results Correct the specimen will provide the positive results to show
that the patient indeed is suffering from influenza.
D. History and physical notes. Incorrect need more tests and assessments.
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