informatics Flashcards

1
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use of technology in providing and documenting client information

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Electronic health records
patient portals
clinical decision support tools
remote patient monitoring
communication technologies

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2
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the use of technology in nursing education and practice

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for:
simulations
online learning
AI
electronic health records

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3
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how do health literacy and information management affect client outcomes

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health outcomes
patient provider communication
patient activation
patient self-advocation
health information technology
medication errors and duplicate testing

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4
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medication errors are a common problem in the United States. what is true regarding mortality related to these errors

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medication errors are compatible to chronic lower respiratory disease, the third leading cause of death

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5
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what is an outcome associated with a low health literacy level

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decreased use of preventative services

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A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about using simulation for clinical education. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

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the use of simulation improves communication skills

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A nurse is completing a medication reconciliation on a newly admitted client. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

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  • current prescribed medications
  • nutritional supplements the client takes
  • over-the-counter medications the client uses
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A nurse is preparing to use a video-enabled device to communicate with a client who is at home. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

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instruct the client to use a computer for the video conference

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A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about HIPAA. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

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  • HIPAA protects the unauthorized release of a client’s protected health information
  • The loss of a provider’s cell phone that contains a client’s protected health information is considered a data breach
  • A breach in HIPAA should be reported within 60 days after the breach is discovered
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A nurse is reviewing the role of health information technology in client care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

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  • facilities care coordination
  • improves practice efficiencies
  • is capable of being overridden by the nurse
  • improves clinical outcomes
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A nurse is teaching a class about using smart infusion pumps to administer intravenous medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

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nurse enters client information into the smart infusion pump

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A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

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the transfer of data is accomplished using wireless devices
clients can participate in their health using RPM
a client’s heart rhythm can be transferred using RPM

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13
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A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has low health literacy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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provide examples

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14
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A nurse is reviewing the use of electronic documentation with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

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electronic documentation provides evidence of care provided

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A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about using barcode technology in client care. The nurse should include that barcode technology is used to reduce errors during which of the following phases of the medication process?

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administering

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16
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A nurse is reviewing the HIPAA regulatory rules. Which of the following rules is restricted to electronic protected health information (e-PHI)?

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the security rule

17
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A nurse is discussing clinical pathways with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A

Clinical pathways use evidence-based practice guidelines for health care delivery.

18
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A nurse is reviewing the impact low health literacy has for clients with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A

increase in mortality rate

19
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A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about using health information technology for client care. Which of the following examples should the nurse include?

A

using a barcode to verify a client’s medication

20
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A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of electronic health records (EHRs). Which of the following is an outcome associated with the use of EHRs that the nurse should include?

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saves time

21
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informatics

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defines as using information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support decision making

22
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nursing informatics

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defined as the integration of technology and physical devices with nursing knowledge and nursing clinical decision-making skills

23
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when did the ANA establish nursing informatics

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in 1992

24
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simulation

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  • a methos used to create a situation that mimics real experiences, used for the practice, assessment, education or to acquire knowledge of systems or person actions
25
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how has simulation been effective

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the integration of simulation in nursing education and practice has been effective in improving clinical decision-making
- evidence-based
- helps develop critical thinking skills
- develops communication skills
- safe place to make errors

26
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clinical decision making

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the process of making treatment decisions for a patient based on the best available evidence, while also considering the patient’s values and the clinician’s workflow
- a balance of experience, knowledge, and information gathering, is usually intuitive

27
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bar code scanning

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  • the practice of scanning bar codes has assisted greatly in improving client safety and accurate documentation in the EHR.
    • National Patient Safety Goals went into effect in June of 2024
28
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health literacy

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  • the ability to obtain, read, and understand health-related information
    • can have a significant outcome on client care
29
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providing appropriate education through using?

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teach-back
speaking slowly
using simple language
encouraging questions
showing examples