Nightingale College BSN 235 Nursing
Communication and Informatics
200+Questions & correct Answers
The use of patient care technologies has enabled the shift of health care focus from the
provider's perspective to individualized needs of patients. Which type of care has
resulted from this change? CORRECT ANSWERS
- Collaborative care
The shift away from only the health care provider's perspective and towards all
possible variables (genomics, environmental, etc.) including patient preference has
resulted in a collaborative model.
Which patient care technologies could be used in the acute care setting? CORRECT
ANSWERS
- Medication reconciliation systems on medical surgical units
Medication reconciliation systems are used in direct patient care.
- Clinical decision support systems on Telemetry units
Clinical decision support systems are used in direct patient care.
- Video conferencing between patient and provider for assessment of acute abdominal
pain when the patient is at a distance
Video conferencing for remote training and supervision could be used in direct patient
care.
,How will technology assist in the identification of strategies to improve population
health and disease prevention activites? CORRECT ANSWERS
- By providing methods for monitoring and screening for diseases
It is anticipated that growing population populations will use technology and that data
will be collected. Collected data will provide information about disease prevention
activities.
Why is the CDC interested in what people post online through social media?
CORRECT ANSWERS
For swift detection of disease clusters to prevent its spread and outbreak
The CDC is interested to know when illness, disease, and potential spread is present
in a community. The goal is to swiftly intervene to limit spread and prevent outbreak.
A patient has been admitted for chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis. Which of
these assessments derived from technology should be available prior to medication
administration? CORRECT ANSWERS
Pharmacogenetic results
Precision medicine is considered in chemotherapeutic treatment through
pharmacogenetic testing. The goal is to match genetic results with chemotherapeutic
agents to maximize effectiveness and minimize adverse side effects.
Your patient has not been compliant in the home environment and asks you why they
may want to engage in their health care through technology. Which of these
statements is the best response.
"You may feel better sooner and may be able to go to your granddaughter's wedding."
There is correlation between patient engagement in care and improved health and
improved quality of life. This is the most motivational response in this situation.
,Your patient is curious about their sensor technology that is going to impact diabetes.
Which is the best explanation of this technology? CORRECT ANSWERS
"The sensor can detect when your blood glucose decreases to unsafe levels."
Ketones are detected in miniscule amounts (nano) and will alert the patient to
administer insulin
Which example is most likely to be used for epidemiology? CORRECT ANSWERS
Social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Information is posted constantly about current status, environment, feelings, plans,
illness, disaster, and impending danger.
Which are examples of invasive patient care technologies? CORRECT ANSWERS
- Implantable insulin sensor and pump
An implantable technology is invasive.
- Renal denervation for blood pressure intervention
Renal denervation requires an invasive procedure.
- Implantable artificial pancreas for diabetes
An implantable artificial pancreas requires a surgical intervention, which is invasive.
, Which selection best explains smart technology in individualized care? CORRECT
ANSWERS
- Algorithmic programs collect, store, and analyzes individual and aggregated data
Algorithms are programmed into smart homes, smart appliances, and other smart
technology. This allows interactive monitoring for needs and feedback.
Why are clinical information systems important in the clinical environment?
CORRECT ANSWERS
For collection, storage, and manipulation of clinical information important to the
health care delivery process
Inpatient clinical information systems are used at point of care in the clinical settings
for collection, storage and, manipulation of clinical information. The information is
important to the health delivery process.
What describes the documentation of an inpatient episode? CORRECT ANSWERS
Clinical information systems applied to each patient point of care from admission to
discharge
Clinical documentation of an inpatient episode includes the entire period of
hospitalization from admission to discharge.
What are the benefits of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems?
CORRECT ANSWERS
- Potential lowered costs of care
CPOE can recommend alternative tests or treatments that may be safer or less costly,
resulting in potential economic savings.
Communication and Informatics
200+Questions & correct Answers
The use of patient care technologies has enabled the shift of health care focus from the
provider's perspective to individualized needs of patients. Which type of care has
resulted from this change? CORRECT ANSWERS
- Collaborative care
The shift away from only the health care provider's perspective and towards all
possible variables (genomics, environmental, etc.) including patient preference has
resulted in a collaborative model.
Which patient care technologies could be used in the acute care setting? CORRECT
ANSWERS
- Medication reconciliation systems on medical surgical units
Medication reconciliation systems are used in direct patient care.
- Clinical decision support systems on Telemetry units
Clinical decision support systems are used in direct patient care.
- Video conferencing between patient and provider for assessment of acute abdominal
pain when the patient is at a distance
Video conferencing for remote training and supervision could be used in direct patient
care.
,How will technology assist in the identification of strategies to improve population
health and disease prevention activites? CORRECT ANSWERS
- By providing methods for monitoring and screening for diseases
It is anticipated that growing population populations will use technology and that data
will be collected. Collected data will provide information about disease prevention
activities.
Why is the CDC interested in what people post online through social media?
CORRECT ANSWERS
For swift detection of disease clusters to prevent its spread and outbreak
The CDC is interested to know when illness, disease, and potential spread is present
in a community. The goal is to swiftly intervene to limit spread and prevent outbreak.
A patient has been admitted for chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis. Which of
these assessments derived from technology should be available prior to medication
administration? CORRECT ANSWERS
Pharmacogenetic results
Precision medicine is considered in chemotherapeutic treatment through
pharmacogenetic testing. The goal is to match genetic results with chemotherapeutic
agents to maximize effectiveness and minimize adverse side effects.
Your patient has not been compliant in the home environment and asks you why they
may want to engage in their health care through technology. Which of these
statements is the best response.
"You may feel better sooner and may be able to go to your granddaughter's wedding."
There is correlation between patient engagement in care and improved health and
improved quality of life. This is the most motivational response in this situation.
,Your patient is curious about their sensor technology that is going to impact diabetes.
Which is the best explanation of this technology? CORRECT ANSWERS
"The sensor can detect when your blood glucose decreases to unsafe levels."
Ketones are detected in miniscule amounts (nano) and will alert the patient to
administer insulin
Which example is most likely to be used for epidemiology? CORRECT ANSWERS
Social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Information is posted constantly about current status, environment, feelings, plans,
illness, disaster, and impending danger.
Which are examples of invasive patient care technologies? CORRECT ANSWERS
- Implantable insulin sensor and pump
An implantable technology is invasive.
- Renal denervation for blood pressure intervention
Renal denervation requires an invasive procedure.
- Implantable artificial pancreas for diabetes
An implantable artificial pancreas requires a surgical intervention, which is invasive.
, Which selection best explains smart technology in individualized care? CORRECT
ANSWERS
- Algorithmic programs collect, store, and analyzes individual and aggregated data
Algorithms are programmed into smart homes, smart appliances, and other smart
technology. This allows interactive monitoring for needs and feedback.
Why are clinical information systems important in the clinical environment?
CORRECT ANSWERS
For collection, storage, and manipulation of clinical information important to the
health care delivery process
Inpatient clinical information systems are used at point of care in the clinical settings
for collection, storage and, manipulation of clinical information. The information is
important to the health delivery process.
What describes the documentation of an inpatient episode? CORRECT ANSWERS
Clinical information systems applied to each patient point of care from admission to
discharge
Clinical documentation of an inpatient episode includes the entire period of
hospitalization from admission to discharge.
What are the benefits of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems?
CORRECT ANSWERS
- Potential lowered costs of care
CPOE can recommend alternative tests or treatments that may be safer or less costly,
resulting in potential economic savings.
