how does computer literacy differ from information literacy? - ANSWER computer literacy refers to basic computer skills
what is the main goal for using technology in healthcare? - ANSWER increased patient safety
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how does computer literacy differ from information literacy? - ANSWER computer literacy refers to basic computer skills
what is the main goal for using technology in healthcare? - ANSWER increased patient safety
what is an example of higher-level "information" used in caring for clients - ANSWER If you give Rocephin, and decreased temperature, and reported feeling better
What is a higher-level of information - ANSWER client has decreased BP and feels better
what statement regarding pressure that drive the health care delivery system today is NOT accurate - ANSWER the current and projected nursing shortage may be eliminated by instituting technology enhancements in the acute care setting
what measure best protects the overall security of health-based website - ANSWER construct separate firewalls for each web server
Mrs. Gibbons was admitted for CHF. During the admission process she was verbally asked to acknowledge if her demographic data was correct, and she did. Extensive tests were done (labs, x-rays, etc.), and it was later discovered that all of her information was entered into another patient's file. How would you correct this? Who else would need to be informed of the situation? - ANSWER Figure out whose chart they put it in and move them, talk to the other physician, determine how much time has passed because they might need to notify the other patient, nurse supervisory needs to be notified, admissions- make sure it hasn't happened recently
to be able to process data into information it is important to - ANSWER have quality data
no agreement exists regarding a common electronic data exchange standard. its true because why? - ANSWER experts have not yet finished the discussion phase leading to an argument
an example of data cleansing or scrubbing is? - ANSWER abbreviations are compared using software to ensure standard language is used
what example is the most appropriate use of data mining? - ANSWER to document quality improvement when problems are identified and targeted on a medical-surgical unit
what is a threat to information quality - ANSWER not verifying information as correct prior to putting it into the computer
what is a system check - ANSWER nurse asks clients to verify names when prompted by the computer
when you want to make sure employees have knowledge to use new electronic medical record systems, what is the most appropriate method of demonstrating proficiency? - ANSWER the use of the computerize scenario based questions and specific actions the person must complete
____________ are employers who are proficient in the use of the info system and can serve as mentor - ANSWER super user
how can trainers create environments the staff will retain to? - ANSWER train when employees do not have clinical duties
what are two advantages of technology found in nursing informatics? - ANSWER decreases mistakes, patient safety, convenient (decreases time it takes)
as a consumer, what have you observed as advantages of the information systems in healthcare? - ANSWER everyone knows what you are allergic to, get results faster
you are the nursing informatics specialist. recent federal initiatives call for implementation of CPOE (computerized physician order entry). you have the technology available, but need to get administrative, nursing, and physician support. How would you go about this? - ANSWER explain to them the benefits and how it will make their life easier, statistics, patient outcomes
What is true about automated pharmacy systems? - ANSWER individual patient data is made available to pharmacists with up to date information about allergies
what method should not be considered when planning training programs that may alleviate anxiety among staff? - ANSWER inhibiting clinicians from voicing concerns
Advantages of implementing a CPOE system? - ANSWER each department is notified simultaneously as orders are processed through the system
medication errors have been on the rise. A national initiative to minimize errors can be supported how? - ANSWER the bar codes of the ID bracelet and prescription are scanned and compared
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