Informatics and Communication

Federal Acts and Communication

Which federal act was developed to promote and expand the use of health information, specifically the use of electronic health records (EHRs)?

Communication

Effective communication in a high-tech environment promotes which of the following? Select all that apply.

Communication in Informatics

A group of nursing students are sharing with their professor ways to improve communication in a high- tech environment. Which points should the students share? Select all that apply.

Information Exchange

The purpose of health information exchange is to improve the sharing of information between health care systems to do which of the following? Select all that apply.

Exchange Systems

Identify the type of health information exchange system used in each situation below. Drag the correct answer to the boxes.

Meaningful Use

Which of the following federal laws offered healthcare organizations guidelines, definitions, and a process for earning additional money for using electronic health records in a meaningful way?

Support Systems

Communication in healthcare is supported by the use of electronic health records (EHRs), which contain standard components. Which component uses computerized reminders and alerts to offer health screenings and preventive health practices?

Communication

Which of the following are ways to improve communication in a high-tech environment? Select all that apply.

Accountable Care Organizations

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are groups of providers and organizations that come together voluntary for which of the following purposes? Select all that apply.

Support Systems

Communication in healthcare is supported by the use of electronic health records (EHRs), which contain standard components. Which component includes self-monitoring tools, telemonitoring and client education?

Information Exchange

There are various types of health information exchanges. Each type has policy, privacy, and confidentiality issues to consider based on how the exchange is initiated and received.

Match the type of exchange used with its description. Drag the correct answer to the boxes.

Components of an EHR

Communication in healthcare is supported with the use of electronic health records (EHRs) which are comprised of various components.

Select the correct component-type to match with its description.

Health Information Exchange

In addition to improving information sharing between healthcare systems, what benefits are realized by the standardization of health information exchange? Select all that apply.

Evaluating Processes

Which of the following is aimed to evaluate process outcomes to determine their usefulness or value?

Electronic Health Records

Electronic Health Record

Which description best defines the electronic health record (EHR)?

Confidentiality

A health care provider is in the client’s room documenting in the electronic health record (EHR). A family member is looking over their shoulder to get a view of the documentation. What action should the provider do first to ensure confidentiality and security of the record?

Abnormal Findings

A nurse on the medical-surgical unit reviews abnormal lab results in the client’s electronic health record (EHR). Which step indicates that the nurse has processed this information appropriately?

Types of Records

Drag the correct term to match with the descriptions given below:

Functions of Electronic Health Records

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends core functions that should be performed by an electronic health record (EHR). Which of the following functions do EHRs perform?

Standardized Terminology

The use of standardized terminology in the electronic health record has a positive impact on client care in which ways? Select all that apply.

Systems

Which of the following are examples of evolved systems aimed to protect client safety and help decrease medical errors? Select all that apply.

Risk Reduction

Which method is used by health care providers to order medications?

Core Functions of Electronic Health Records

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends core functions that should be performed by an electronic health record (EHR). Identify the type of information with its core function.

Continuing Education

A nurse educator is providing nurse continuing education on form updates in the electronic health record (EHR). The educator understands that which of the following are needed to successfully implement the new record?

Electronic Health Record Benefits

In general, clients value which benefits of the personal health record? Select all that apply.

Decision-making Support

The healthcare organization is implementing electronic order entry that includes drug- allergy alerts. Which actions should the implementation team take to increase user acceptance of the system? Select all that apply.

Consult physicians to provide deeper insight into data order entry

Advantages to Electronic Health Record

From a client perspective, which is the most valuable reason to use an electronic health record (EHR)?

Data Integrity

As electronic health record implementation expands to include data from multiple healthcare systems and providers, more opportunities for error exist. Which process can affect data integrity?

Client Safety

Which system is recommended to address patient safety and reduce errors that occur during the administration of medicines?

Reduce Risk

Which system is recommended as a method to decrease transcription errors during the ordering process?

Professional Use of Electronic Media

Media and Research

Using social media tools in healthcare for research purposes helps in which of the following ways? Select all that apply.

Issues in Electronic Media

New technologies in electronic media raise issues related to which of the following?

Media Tools

Which of the following are electronic media tools used as a form of communication in healthcare? Select all that apply.

Electronic Media

There are multiple forms of electronic media used to communicate. Drag and drop the correct media platform to match with the examples below.

Social Networking Policies

The American Nurses Association (ANA) provides guidance and helpful tips related to social networking. ANA Principles for social networking include which of the following? Select all that apply.

Evaluating a Website’s Credibility Match the term with its description.

Red Flags

Which of the following credibility and accuracy concerns are considered red flags? Select all that apply.

Communication

A nurse educator wants to communicate with her clients on a regular basis by sending short text- based messages that encourage health promotion tips. Which tool works the best for this task?

Policy and Behavior

Electronic media policies in healthcare should contain which of the following behaviors? Select all that apply.

Health Information

Who is most likely to seek health information from social network sites?

Personal Health Information

Which group can share personal health information on social media sites?

Future Use of Electronic Media

In the future, electronic media in healthcare is likely to do which of the following?

Ethical and Legal Issues

New electronic media technologies in healthcare, such as smartphones and Twitter, create potential ethical and legal issues associated with which of the following?

Research

If you were to recruit 25-year-old research participants on the use of mobile tracking devices (i.e., fitness trackers or smartwatches), which of the following electronic media tools would be most beneficial?

Social Media

A nursing student is teaching classmates about the use of social media and health care. Which of the following statements are correct by the nurse? Select all that apply.