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    1. A nurse wants to use a computer system to identify possible options for diagnosis-related treatment protocols. Which of the following computer systems should the nurse use?
      A)
      Transaction processing
      B)
      Decision support
      C)
      Hospital information
    2. A nurse is discussing the role of a newly hired nurse informaticist with the nurse manager. Which of the following statements made by the nurse requires intervention by the nurse manager?
      A)
      We now have a nurse who will be able to repair our computers."
      B)
      "It will be helpful to have a nurse available to ensure the system is working properly."
      C)
      "There is now a person designated as a link between nursing and the information systems department."
    3. A nurse is caring for a client and performs electronic blood glucose monitoring using a glucometer. Which of the following is a benefit of syncing the glucometer to the glucometer docking station? (Select all that apply.)
      (SATA)
      A)
      Notifies the provider of changes in the client's blood glucose values
      B)
      Identifies critical blood glucose values
      C)
      Indicates the appropriate treatment protocol for the client's condition
      D)
      Allows the nurse to implement corrective measures in a prompt manner
      E)
      Automatically records results in the client's electronic health record
    4. A newly hired nurse enters an alphanumeric password to access the hospital system's secure network. Which of the following safety protocols is the nurse using to obtain entry into the system?
      A)
      Biometrics
      B)
      Firewall
      C)
      Authentication
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    1. A nurse educator is teaching a seminar on lateral violence. Which of the following is an example of lateral violence in the workplace?
      A)
      Texting a coworker about a peer's poor work ethic
      B)
      Discussing a client's violent behavior with a nurse on another unit
      C)
      Sending an e-mail to a supervisor about a client's inappropriate conduct
    2. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who must be airlifted to a major trauma center. Which of the following should the nurse do to protect the client's electronic health record?
      A)
      Save the information as an encrypted file.
      B)
      Save the information on a DVD.
      C)
      Save the information as a PDF.
    3. A nurse is documenting in a client's electronic health record when a visitor approaches. The nurse logs out of the computer to protect against which of the following threats to confidentiality?
      A)
      Shoulder surfing
      B)
      Browser cookies
      C)
      Social networking
    4. A newly licensed nurse asks a nurse educator how the recent integration of a clinical information system in the facility affects nursing practice. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by the nurse educator?
      A)
      Variance analyses are completed.
      B)
      The accuracy of client information shared among providers is improved.
      C)
      Ensures provider prescriptions are completed on time.
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    1. A nurse is admitting a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation to the labor and delivery unit. Which of the following is an appropriate use of informatics while caring for this client?
      A)
      Applying a fetal heart monitor
      B)
      Obtaining a manual blood pressure
      C)
      Placing an oxygen regulator in the room
    2. A nurse plans to share the results of an evidence-based practice project that she conducted on her unit. Which of the following should be included in the plan to disseminate the information gained?
      A)
      Submit a manuscript about the study to a professional journal.
      B)
      Request the study participants complete an evaluation survey.
      C)
      Present the raw data at a nursing meeting.
    3. A nurse is reviewing an electronic prescribing system with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following is a benefit of this system?
      A)
      Verifies correct dosage of medications
      B)
      Promotes timely administration of medication
      C)
      Eliminates potential confusion in handwritten prescriptions
    4. A nurse is reviewing information with a client who has a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following is a use of informatics while caring for this client?
      A)
      Use of incentive spirometer
      B)
      Use of peak expiratory flow meter
      C)
      Use of a 30-day event monitor
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    1. A nurse is caring for several clients. During the afternoon break, he sends a private text message to a coworker. Which of the following text statements by the nurse is a breach of confidentiality?
      A)
      "My client in the last room at the end of the hall has diarrhea."
      B)
      "One of my client's family members is upset about his father's care."
      C)
      "I just admitted a client who was in a motor-vehicle crash."
    2. A telehealth nurse is preparing to collect data from a client who lives in a remote area. Which of the following telehealth technologies is appropriate for the nurse to use?
      A)
      Peripheral biometric medical device
      B)
      Personal emergency response device
      C)
      Medication management device
    3. A nurse is caring for a client and posts a photo of the client on his personal Web site. This is an example of which of the following?
      A)
      HIPAA violation
      B)
      Defamation of character
      C)
      Assault
    4. A newly hired nurse enters an alphanumeric password to access the hospital system's secure network. Which of the following safety protocols is the nurse using to obtain entry into the system?
      A)
      Biometrics
      B)
      Firewall
      C)
      Authentication
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    1. A nurse accesses an electronic medication administration record (MAR) while caring for a client. Which of the following is a benefit of using an electronic MAR?
      A)
      Reduces the time needed for medication administration
      B)
      Validates the correct medication is prescribed for the client
      C)
      Recommends appropriate medications based on client diagnosis
    2. A charge nurse is educating a group of newly licensed nurses about accessing and using clients' electronic health records. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
      A)
      Inform the nurse manager of your current password.
      B)
      Do not fax confidential protected health information.
      C)
      Understand data entry error correction.
      D)
      Answer
    3. A nurse is working in a hospital that has security measures in place to limit employee access to the Internet for personal use or social networking. Which of the following is a hardware tool that can be used to prevent employees from inappropriate access to the Internet?
      A)
      Trojan horse
      B)
      Proxy server
      C)
      Firmware
    4. A nurse is entering individual numerical scores from client satisfaction surveys into the computer so that they can be analyzed. The nurse should refer to the scores as which of the following?
      A)
      Standards
      B)
      Trends
      C)
      Facts
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    1. A nurse educator is teaching a group of nurses about the use of clinical information systems (CIS). Which of the following statements by a nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
      A)
      "CIS provides interprofessional critical pathways to facilitate care."
      B)
      "CIS analyzes trends of hospital-acquired infections."
      C)
      "CIS provides standardized care plans individualized to a client's needs."
    2. A nurse uses reputable health information from the Internet in the development of client education materials. Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects an understanding about the use of information from the Internet?
      A)
      "As long as I am using the information for educational purposes, it is considered fair use."
      B)
      "Information from the Internet does not have to be cited when rewritten into my own words."
      C)
      "Information is protected whether or not it has a copyright notice."
    3. A nurse is preparing an in-service on the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) initiative. Which of the following is the primary purpose of TIGER?
      A)
      Advocates affordable technology for health care
      B)
      Uses technology to provide higher quality client care
      C)
      Offers financial assistance to pursue training in technology
    4. A nurse is caring for a client and accesses the computerized physician order entry (CPOE). Which of the following are benefits of CPOE? (Select all that apply.)
      A)
      Improves communication between the pharmacist and provider
      B)
      Documents administered medications automatically
      C)
      Eliminates confusion of drug names that sound alike
      D)
      Implements changes in the availability of medications on the market
      E)
      Provides warnings about possible allergies systematically
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