NUR 215 Exam 3 Questions with Correct
Answers
what is informatics? - Answer-the study of how information technology can be used and
applied to prevent or reduce errors and improve care and outcomes
according to the IOM every healthcare professional should meet the following
competencies? - Answer--employ word processing, presentation, and data analysis
software
-search, retrieve, manage, and make decisions using electronic data from internal
information databases and external online databases and the internet
-communicate using email, instant messaging, email lists, and file transfers
-enhance education and access to reliable health information for patients
-understand security protections such as access control, data security, and data
encryption, and directly address ethical and legal issues related to IT in practice
what are some benefits of health information technology (HIT)? - Answer--increase
clinicians' awareness of potential medication errors and adverse interactions
-improvement of the availably and timeliness of information to support treatment
decisions, care coordination, and care planning
-make it easier for clinicians to report safety issues and hazards
-give patients the opportunity to more efficiently provide input on data accuracy than
what paper records would allow
what is HITECH? - Answer--the increased use of electronic records that was initially
driven and still is driven by important federal legislation
-federal government got involved with health technology
what is interoperability? - Answer-the ability of a system to exchange electronic health
information with and use electronic health information from other systems without
special effort on the part of the user
what is clinical data repository? - Answer-physical or logical compendium of patient data
pertaining to health; an information warehouse used to store data longitudinally, in
multiple forms
what are clinical information systems? - Answer-an information system that supports the
acquisition, storage, manipulation, and distribution of clinical information throughout an
HCO, with a focus on electronic communication, using HIT applied at the point of clinical
care
what is data analysis software? - Answer-computer software used to analyze data; used
in healthcare to meet regulatory requirements, performance assessment and quality
improvement, accreditation, and research
, what is encryption? - Answer-a method used to change information into a code, usually
for security
what are minimum data sets? - Answer-describes the minimum categories of data with
uniform definitions and categories; concerns a specific aspect or dimension of the
healthcare system that meets the basic needs of multiple data users
what are nursing minimum data sets? - Answer--split into 3 categories
-category 1: patient identifier, gender, race, culture, date of birth, and patient ID number
-category 2: nursing data, nursing diagnosis, nursing intervention, and nursing
outcomes
-category 3:
what is nursing informatics? - Answer-A specialty that integrates nursing science,
computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data,
information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice
what are the goals of Nursing informatics? (NI) - Answer-to improve the health of
populations, communities, families, and individuals by optimizing information
management and communication
what is informatics: impact on care? - Answer--effective use of informatics can lead to
safe, quality care
-effective informatics can assist and support the nursing process by providing nurses
with readily available information that can be shared from one department or unit to
another
-data exchange, the effective communication, and the organization of information are
examples how NI can benefit the quality of patient care
what are some aspects of implications for nursing education and nursing research ? -
Answer-simulation experiences for students, allowing faculty to create complex learning
scenarios that use the computer and computerized equipment and, in may cases
provide opportunity for students to use an EMR system in a stimulated environment
-makes researchers job easier when it comes to automating the process
how has documentation changed over the years? - Answer-a lot easier, with nurses
being able to document at the bedside
what are advantages of Electronic medical/health records(EHR, EMR)? - Answer--quick
access to patient information from multiple locations to assist in providing coordinated,
efficient care
-legible, complete documentation that facilitates accurate coding and billing
-up to date information for emergency care
-safer, more reliable prescribing
-improvement of care transitions between settings