NUR305
Information Management & Patient Care
Technologies
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key benefit of electronic health
records (EHR) in patient care?
- A. Increased manual paperwork
- B. Improved patient safety
- C. Higher healthcare costs
- D. Reduced patient engagement
- ANS: B. Improved patient safety
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, - Rationale: EHRs improve patient safety by providing accurate
and up-to-date information, reducing errors, and enhancing
communication among healthcare providers.
2. What is the primary function of clinical decision support
systems (CDSS) in nursing practice?
- A. To replace clinical judgment
- B. To provide administrative support
- C. To enhance decision-making
- D. To manage patient appointments
- ANS: C. To enhance decision-making
- Rationale: CDSS assists healthcare professionals in making
informed clinical decisions by providing evidence-based
recommendations.
3. Which technology is commonly used to monitor patients
remotely and manage chronic conditions?
- A. Telehealth
- B. Electronic prescribing
- C. Barcode medication administration
- D. Health information exchange
- ANS: A. Telehealth
©2025
, - Rationale: Telehealth allows remote monitoring and
management of patients, particularly those with chronic
conditions, enhancing access to care and reducing hospital visits.
4. What is the primary purpose of health information exchange
(HIE) in healthcare?
- A. To store medical records electronically
- B. To facilitate the secure sharing of patient information
- C. To generate healthcare policies
- D. To schedule patient appointments
- ANS: B. To facilitate the secure sharing of patient
information
- Rationale: HIE enables the secure exchange of patient
information among healthcare providers, improving coordination
of care and patient outcomes.
5. In the context of patient care technologies, what does RFID
stand for?
- A. Radio Frequency Identification
- B. Remote Field Identification
- C. Rapid File Integration
- D. Registered File Information
- ANS: A. Radio Frequency Identification
©2025
Information Management & Patient Care
Technologies
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key benefit of electronic health
records (EHR) in patient care?
- A. Increased manual paperwork
- B. Improved patient safety
- C. Higher healthcare costs
- D. Reduced patient engagement
- ANS: B. Improved patient safety
©2025
, - Rationale: EHRs improve patient safety by providing accurate
and up-to-date information, reducing errors, and enhancing
communication among healthcare providers.
2. What is the primary function of clinical decision support
systems (CDSS) in nursing practice?
- A. To replace clinical judgment
- B. To provide administrative support
- C. To enhance decision-making
- D. To manage patient appointments
- ANS: C. To enhance decision-making
- Rationale: CDSS assists healthcare professionals in making
informed clinical decisions by providing evidence-based
recommendations.
3. Which technology is commonly used to monitor patients
remotely and manage chronic conditions?
- A. Telehealth
- B. Electronic prescribing
- C. Barcode medication administration
- D. Health information exchange
- ANS: A. Telehealth
©2025
, - Rationale: Telehealth allows remote monitoring and
management of patients, particularly those with chronic
conditions, enhancing access to care and reducing hospital visits.
4. What is the primary purpose of health information exchange
(HIE) in healthcare?
- A. To store medical records electronically
- B. To facilitate the secure sharing of patient information
- C. To generate healthcare policies
- D. To schedule patient appointments
- ANS: B. To facilitate the secure sharing of patient
information
- Rationale: HIE enables the secure exchange of patient
information among healthcare providers, improving coordination
of care and patient outcomes.
5. In the context of patient care technologies, what does RFID
stand for?
- A. Radio Frequency Identification
- B. Remote Field Identification
- C. Rapid File Integration
- D. Registered File Information
- ANS: A. Radio Frequency Identification
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