Which of the following considerations point to the need for a new system? Select all that apply. ...

Which of the following considerations point to the need for a new system? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Poor performance
  2. Frequent down times
  3. Up to date programming language
  4. No vendor support
  5. Outmoded technology

Question 2

Nurses with information technology experience are in greater demand as more organizations incorporate the use of the electronic health record and computerized order entry.
 
  Which of the following are considered skills and/or competencies for nurses to develop to prepare for the changes in health care? Select all that apply. 1. Collaboration and communication
  2. Organizational and interpersonal skills
  3. Ability to review, critique, and evaluate evidence available through clinical practice guidelines and research
  4. Aptitude for translating clinical practice recommendations into algorithms
  5. Proficiency to disseminate research findings

Question 3

Data integrity is crucial to the success of professional nursing practice. Which of the following phrases identifies its relevance to quality care?
 
  1. Data integrity provides a systematic approach to the care of the patient.
  2. The use of authentic data ensures mistakes are avoided.
  3. All data entered into the system are accurate.
  4. Data integrity is a driving force in treatment decision making.

Question 4

Explain what is meant by this statement of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons: Societal needs for medical health care have both quantitative and qualitative perspectives.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 5

A large portion of ongoing maintenance is related to technical and ____________________ issues.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 6

With the adoption of the electronic health record and importance of technology, there is a need for nurses with technology experience. What are the two ways nurses can specialize in informatics?
 
  1. Complete a BSN
  2. RN with experience as a super user
  3. A nurse with a graduate degree in informatics
  4. Operating room nurse who is on the technology committee
  5. A BSN nurse who completes a certificate in web based design

Question 7

No agreement exists among health care groups in the United States regarding a common electronic data interchange (EDI) standard. This statement is true because of which of the following?
 
  1. Experts have not yet finished the discussion phase leading to an agreement.
  2. There is an agreement among health care groups because there is no need for a common EDI.
  3. Agreements are part of the national health care reform initiative.
  4. Health groups have isolated databases while working toward unification.