informatics Flashcards
use of technology in providing and documenting client information
Electronic health records
patient portals
clinical decision support tools
remote patient monitoring
communication technologies
the use of technology in nursing education and practice
for:
simulations
online learning
AI
electronic health records
how do health literacy and information management affect client outcomes
health outcomes
patient provider communication
patient activation
patient self-advocation
health information technology
medication errors and duplicate testing
medication errors are a common problem in the United States. what is true regarding mortality related to these errors
medication errors are compatible to chronic lower respiratory disease, the third leading cause of death
what is an outcome associated with a low health literacy level
decreased use of preventative services
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about using simulation for clinical education. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
the use of simulation improves communication skills
A nurse is completing a medication reconciliation on a newly admitted client. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
- current prescribed medications
- nutritional supplements the client takes
- over-the-counter medications the client uses
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?
instruct the client to use a computer for the video conference
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about HIPAA. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
- 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
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?
- facilities care coordination
- improves practice efficiencies
- is capable of being overridden by the nurse
- improves clinical outcomes
A nurse is teaching a class about using smart infusion pumps to administer intravenous medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
nurse enters client information into the smart infusion pump
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
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
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has low health literacy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
provide examples
A nurse is reviewing the use of electronic documentation with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
electronic documentation provides evidence of care provided
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?
administering
