Which of these is an example of a decision support system (DSS)? 1. A system used to schedule ...

Which of these is an example of a decision support system (DSS)?
 
  1. A system used to schedule client visits for follow up care after extensive abdominal surgery
  2. A system used to register clients who are admitted to an acute health care facility for surgery
  3. A system used by emergency room administration to bill clients once their diagnoses are verified
  4. A system used by physicians to provide suggestions for diagnostic tests according to selected admitting diagnoses

Question 2

The relationship between information technology and the collection and analysis of data is part of the development of evidence-based practice and improved patient outcomes.
 
  Which of the following are essential elements that need to be considered to have a comprehensive, robust health information system to promote public health informatics? Select all that apply. 1. Data definitions
  2. Coding classification systems
  3. Data transmission capability
  4. Health information exchange (HIE)
  5. Data storage

Question 3

Which of the following supports the automation of nursing documentation? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. The use of standardized nursing languages (SNLs) accepted by the American Nurses Association
  2. The use of a SOAP note in narrative form to support assessment of client cardiopulmonary system
  3. The use of interventions such as turn, cough, and deep breathe as determined by the Nursing Interventions Classifications (NIC)
  4. The use of client-specific charting by exception, addressing only exceptions to normal
  5. The use of nursing diagnoses such as Alteration of Comfort as defined by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA)

Question 4

Which of the following outcomes of conducting a 15-minute family interview is unlikely?
 
  1. Eliciting the family's perceptions of the health/illness experience
  2. Demonstrating interest in the family as a unit of care
  3. Identifying several problems that require solution
  4. Providing a caring initial impression

Question 5

Research has suggested that there is a positive correlation between an individual's health literacy and which of the following?
 
  1. Knowledge of illness
  2. Managed care
  3. Computer skills
  4. Health outcomes