Question 1

A nurse manager is reading a report that describes the Physician Quality Reporting System. The nurse manager would expect to find which concept associated with this system?

Accepted Answer

The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) was designed to provide financial incentives to fee-for-service providers who report data on quality measures for covered Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) services furnished to Medicare Part B beneficiaries. This system encourages healthcare providers to focus on the quality rather than the quantity of care they provide.

Question 2

An agency is selecting a healthcare information system that includes a collection of systems already interfaced. Which did the agency use?

Accepted Answer

The agency used an Integrated interface approach, which involves selecting different systems that are already interfaced or can be interfaced with each other, rather than choosing a single vendor for all needs.

Question 3

The hospital has installed a clinical information system. Which would a nurse identify as a core information system?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

When working with clinical information systems, which systems would be considered a core system? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

A nurse is using an electronic clinical documentation system and notices that some of the information is highlighted in red. Which information is the nurse reviewing?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A nurse is using an electronic clinical documentation system and enters the client's pulse rate. Which display would the nurse expect to see if the value is considered abnormal?

Accepted Answer

Electronic clinical documentation systems often use color coding to indicate abnormal values, making it easy for healthcare providers to quickly identify and address them.

Question 7

A nurse manager is preparing a presentation for a group of new nurse managers about clinical documentation systems and using aggregated data. Which information would the nurse manager include about how the nurses could use this type of data?

Accepted Answer

Aggregated data can be used to determine best practices by analyzing patterns and outcomes across multiple cases, which helps in identifying effective methods and procedures in clinical settings.

Question 8

A group of nurses are attending an in-service program on computerized documentation. Which benefit would the group expect to hear as the major impact of using a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system?

Accepted Answer

The major impact of using a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system is improved client safety. CPOE systems help in reducing medication errors, ensuring accurate and clear orders, and facilitating quick access to patient records, thereby enhancing patient safety.

Question 9

The clinical nurse leader is discussing the focus of the Leapfrog Group in regard to the recommendation for using Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE). Which quality did the Leapfrog Group identify? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The Leapfrog Group focuses on improving healthcare quality and safety. Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) systems are recommended to prevent adverse medication errors (A), improve patient safety (C), and enhance the overall quality of care (E) by ensuring accurate, legible, and timely order entry.

Question 10

The nurse is using a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) for a medication. Which entries would trigger an alert in a clinical decision support system? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Clinical decision support systems are designed to alert healthcare providers about potential issues such as drug incompatibilities (B), patient allergies (C), and drug-drug interactions (E) to prevent adverse events and ensure patient safety.

Question 11

When describing the electronic medication record (eMar) to a group of new nurses, the nurse manager would include which aspect as a required necessity for implementation?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

When using an admission, discharge, and transfer (ADT) system, which information would a nurse be likely to find? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

An ADT system typically includes client demographics, insurance information, next of kin, and care providers to manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers effectively. Supplies used are generally tracked in inventory or billing systems, not ADT systems.

Question 13

A nurse is working on a committee addressing problems associated with client flow in the agency and looking at tracking system solutions. When reviewing the various products, which attribute would the committee most likely identify as a common feature? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

These features are commonly found in tracking systems to improve client flow, including visual displays of beds, bed availability, transport notifications, and equipment locators.

Question 14

A nurse is reading a journal article about the use of healthcare information systems. The article is discussing financial systems and mentions that these systems are mission critical. The nurse interprets this to mean these are:

Accepted Answer

Mission critical systems are those that are essential to the organization's existence, meaning that without these systems, the organization would not be able to function effectively or at all. Financial systems are considered mission critical because they are crucial for managing the financial operations and sustainability of the organization.

Question 15

A group of nurses are putting together a proposal for the use of active radiofrequency identifier (RFID) for medication administration. Which benefit would the nurses most likely cite as key?

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Question 16

Which program has replaced the Physicians Quality Report System?

Accepted Answer

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) has replaced the Physicians Quality Reporting System (PQRS) as part of a broader shift towards value-based care in the healthcare system.

Question 17

Which example demonstrates innovative reimbursement incentives being used to reward quality care?

Accepted Answer

The Physician Quality Report System (PQRS) is an example of innovative reimbursement incentives used to reward quality care, as it directly ties physician reimbursement rates to the quality of care provided, encouraging improvements in healthcare delivery.

Question 18

Which characteristics would a nursing informatics specialist include when describing a best-of-breed system? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

A nurse is working on a committee that is considering adopting the use of smartphones for voice communication. Which characteristics would most likely influence the committee's decision for adoption? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Smartphones are increasingly popular, offering a familiar platform for communication. Their ability to encrypt data addresses privacy and security concerns, essential in healthcare settings. Antitheft prevention capabilities are also crucial to protect sensitive information and the device itself.

Question 20

EHR certification is used for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

EHR certification ensures that electronic health record systems meet specific standards for interoperability, allowing different systems to work together effectively.

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