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    1. A patient asks how their information is kept safe in the EHR. What's the BEST response?
      A)
      "We use security measures like passwords and encryption."
      B)
      "Anyone on staff can access it if needed."
      C)
      "The EHR system deletes your data after discharge."
      D)
      "Only your provider can see your chart."
    2. The nurse delivers safer health care using electronic medical records because of what feature?
      A)
      Lower cost of care delivery
      B)
      Improved accuracy in reading documentation
      C)
      Tighter control of data privacy
      D)
      Accessibility of the medical record by multiple people
    3. The nurse is one of five nurses selected to brainstorm solutions to a problem on the unit. The group sits quietly to relax for 2 minutes, then sets a time. Which will the group do next?
      A)
      Review all of the ideas generated by the group.
      B)
      Begin to prioritize workable solutions.
      C)
      Have someone write down all the ideas produced by the group.
      D)
      Eliminate ideas that are not usable.
    4. Which advantages does the nurse identify in providing patient care using an electronic medical record? (Select all that apply.)
      (SATA)
      A)
      Faster reporting of diagnostic study results
      B)
      Accessibility of medical record by multiple people
      C)
      Easier readability of documentation
      D)
      Improved privacy of information
      E)
      Error reduction
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    Exam Review

    1. A nurse prints out lab results for teaching but leaves them at the nurse's station. What informatics principle is violated?
      A)
      Integrity
      B)
      Data accuracy
      C)
      Accessibility
      D)
      Confidentiality
    2. A PN caring for a patient on fall precautions observes the call light on but finds the patient attempting to walk to the bathroom unassisted. What is the BEST immediate response?
      A)
      Assist the patient safely to the bathroom and reinforce using the call light
      B)
      Tell the patient to return to bed and wait
      C)
      Report the incident as a fall
      D)
      Move the call light closer to the patient's bed
    3. During morning medication administration, a PN notices the provider ordered a higher-than-usual dose of a blood pressure medication. What is the MOST appropriate action?
      A)
      Cut the dose in half without an order
      B)
      Hold the medication until clarifying with the provider
      C)
      Ask the patient if they usually take that much
      D)
      Administer the medication because it is on the MAR
    4. The student nurse gains which type of knowledge in the pathophysiology classroom?
      A)
      Aesthetic
      B)
      Empirical
      C)
      Ethical
      D)
      Personal
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    1. When teaching students about HIPAA, which example shows a violation?
      A)
      Logging off before leaving a computer workstation
      B)
      Faxing labs to a consulting provider with a cover sheet
      C)
      Accessing a patient's chart to learn more for class
      D)
      Sharing patient details in a private handoff room
    2. Why does the nurse manager prefer e-mail when communicating with multiple recipients?
      A)
      The e-mail can be secretly sent to friends.
      B)
      E-mails are more private than letters sent through the mail system.
      C)
      The letter can be sent to multiple recipients at one time with no extra effort.
      D)
      It allows the sender to attach documents and resources for all recipients simultaneously
    3. The student nurse will not be accused of plagiarism if which action is taken?
      A)
      Using original research and citing it properly
      B)
      Copying another author's words verbatim
      C)
      Finding a book that others will not recognize
      D)
      Paraphrasing the author's words in the paper
    4. A PN student wants to check a patient's medication history quickly. Which EHR feature should they use?
      A)
      Decision support alerts
      B)
      Patient portal
      C)
      MAR (Medication Administration Record)
      D)
      Clinical dashboard
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    1. When writing a work-related e-mail, what is the best guideline for the nurse to follow related to length?
      A)
      Get to the point and write only what is necessary.
      B)
      Write in the same manner as writing narrative patient care records.
      C)
      Use multiple colors and fonts to make the letter stand out.
      D)
      Write a long, detailed letter that restates important points for emphasis.
    2. The nurse attempts to solve a problem by brainstorming, being as creative as possible. Next the nurse looks at all of the ideas to determine whether there are any workable solutions in the written list. The nurse decides to take a break from problem-solving and returns after a pleasant afternoon with friends to think about the problem more deeply. Which of these actions demonstrates letting go?
      A)
      Spending the afternoon with friends
      B)
      Brainstorming
      C)
      Analyzing ideas for feasibility
      D)
      Reviewing written list for workable solution
    3. During an initial home health visit, the patient expresses to the nurse that they need to arrange transportation to pick up groceries. The patient is visually impaired as well and also has a lifting restriction of 10 pounds. The patient states the need is not immediate, but they will need groceries by next week. The nurse knows that assisting the patient in meeting their needs requires which of the following?
      A)
      Critical thinking
      B)
      Creative thinking
      C)
      Thorough thinking
      D)
      Serendipity
    4. How does the student nurse best prepare for the clinical experience?
      A)
      Walk through the clinical facility.
      B)
      Practice and review procedures for performing skills.
      C)
      Show up for clinical 1 hour early.
      D)
      Review class notes for the past week.
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    1. How can the nurse reduce the spread of infection related to the use of the computer?
      A)
      Turning the monitor so the screen cannot be seen by visitors
      B)
      Becoming familiar with facility policies regarding data entry
      C)
      Using good body mechanics when sitting at the computer
      D)
      Cleaning the mouse and keyboard regularly
    2. The majority of questions on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) are which of the following?
      A)
      Matching
      B)
      Multiple choice
      C)
      True or false
      D)
      Essay
    3. The nurse assesses the patient's health literacy through what action?
      A)
      Quizzing the patient about his health knowledge
      B)
      Teaching the patient about health issues and assessing learning
      C)
      Obtaining agreement from the patient to read a health information brochure
      D)
      Watching the patient read a brochure containing health information
    4. The nurse is preparing a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint software. Where does the nurse write notes to remember what to say when each slide is shown?
      A)
      In a separate Word document
      B)
      In the white space under the slide portion
      C)
      In the column at the left of the slide
      D)
      In the actual slide section
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    1. The graduate nurse takes a new job and meets many nurses who are very knowledgeable and experienced. After 1 week at the new job, the graduate nurse realizes how much he or she learned. What does this demonstrate?
      A)
      Critical thinking
      B)
      Serendipity
      C)
      Creativity
      D)
      Thorough thinking
    2. The nurse wants to attend a teleconference, but the cost to do so is too high. Which might the nurse explore to help reduce the cost?
      A)
      Costs may go down closer to the date of the conference.
      B)
      The organization may give the nurse a discount out of sympathy.
      C)
      Multiple nurses may be able to attend for one fee.
      D)
      The nurse should borrow money from others to pay for the conference.
    3. A nurse documents a patient's blood pressure in the electronic health record (EHR). What is the primary purpose of this documentation?
      A)
      To provide legal evidence of care
      B)
      To allow billing for services
      C)
      To improve the nurse's performance review
      D)
      To prevent duplicate medications
    4. When writing a paper, which statement indicates gender neutrality?
      A)
      Men and women both make excellent nurses.
      B)
      The nurse takes excellent care of her patients.
      C)
      The patient and his wife were ready for discharge.
      D)
      The patient still lived at home with his mother.
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