Nursing Informatics - NCLEX Style Questions

Nursing Informatics - NCLEX Style Questions Leave the first rating Students also studied Terms in this set (50) Science MedicineNursing Save Fluid and Electrolytes NCLEX Quest...33 terms Alex_Hassiepen Preview EXAM 2 Nursing Informatics Questi...17 terms gabrielle_langbert Preview NCLEX practice questions documen...88 terms mabusnealPreview Prioritiz 28 terms mad What are the main elements of nursing informatics?(Select All That Apply)

• Data
• Information
• Knowledge
• Opinions

Answer: A, B, C

Rationale: Nursing informatics includes data, information, and knowledge as its

core elements. These elements support decision-making and the application of technology in nursing.A nurse documents a patient's blood glucose level as 320 mg/dL, gender as male, age as 67, and symptoms of thirst.This documentation represents which of the following?

• Information
• Data
• Wisdom
• Knowledge

Answer: B

Rationale: This documentation is considered data, as it includes unprocessed,

individual pieces of information. Information is formed by grouping data, and knowledge involves applying this information in clinical contexts.A nurse is using an EHR system that cross-references patient allergies before a medication is prescribed. This

feature of the EHR is an example of:

• Data entry
• Clinical support tools
• Output processing
• Information storage

Answer: B

Rationale: Clinical support tools in an EHR provide functions like checking patient allergies to prevent medication errors. This enhances safety by reducing potential adverse reactions.What are some benefits of using an EHR in healthcare?(Select All That Apply)

• Improved accessibility and continuity of care
• Facilitating research and use of population health data
• Eliminating all human error in healthcare
• Enhancing security with audit trails and data

encryption

Answer: A, B, D

Rationale: EHRs improve healthcare through better accessibility, support research, and enhance data security. However, EHRs reduce but cannot entirely eliminate human error.

Which of the following are appropriate ways to protect patient privacy when using electronic health records?(Select All That Apply)

• Using passwords and PINs
• Posting patient information on social media only if it is

educational

• Applying workstation privacy filters
• Encrypting patient data

Answer: A, C, D

Rationale: Patient privacy in EHRs is protected with passwords, privacy filters, and data encryption. Social media posts are not allowed for patient data sharing, even for educational purposes.A nurse is evaluating an online article for evidence-based practice. Which aspect should the nurse consider to determine the article's credibility? (Select All That Apply)

• Authority
• Purpose
• Number of images included
• Content quality

Answer: A, B, D

Rationale: Credibility of an article can be assessed by reviewing the authority

(author's credentials), purpose, and content quality. The number of images is not relevant to credibility.A healthcare provider communicates a patient order through a secure text messaging platform. Which component is essential for the order to be complete?

• Only the drug name
• Patient initials only
• Drug, dose, route, and frequency
• A brief description of the patient's condition

Answer: C

Rationale: For a medication order to be valid, it must include the drug name, dose, route, and frequency. This ensures clarity and reduces errors in patient care.Which of the following are barriers to the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs)? (Select All That Apply)

• Improved data access
• High purchase and installation costs
• Fear of workflow disruption
• Concerns about patient privacy

Answer: B, C, D

Rationale: Common barriers to EHR adoption include high costs, workflow

disruption concerns, and privacy issues, despite the improved access EHRs provide.A nurse is using informatics to support evidence-based practice (EBP). Which step in the EBP process involves formulating a precise question?

• Identifying a clinical question
• Evaluating evidence
• Applying findings
• Disseminating results

Answer: A

Rationale: The first step in evidence-based practice involves identifying and

precisely defining a clinical question, which guides the search for evidence.What are some functions of a nursing informatics specialist? (Select All That Apply)

• Data collection
• Medication administration
• Information sharing
• Research dissemination

Answer: A, C, D

Rationale: Nursing informatics specialists are involved in data collection,

information sharing, and research dissemination. Medication administration is a general nursing function, not specific to informatics.Which best describes the term "wisdom" in the context of nursing informatics?

• Raw data without context
• Using knowledge to solve complex problems
• Grouping data into structured information
• Applying ethical considerations in practice

Answer: B

Rationale: In nursing informatics, wisdom refers to the appropriate use of

knowledge to address complex human problems, often informed by clinical experience and critical thinking.

A nurse notices that a particular EHR system often interrupts their workflow, making patient documentation difficult. Which barrier to EHR adoption does this describe?

• Fear of loss of autonomy
• Purchase and installation costs
• Poor user interface design
• Lack of patient privacy safeguards

Answer: C

Rationale: Poor user interface design can interfere with clinical workflows, making documentation more difficult, and is a known barrier to the efficient use of EHR systems.In the use of clinical simulation mannequins for nursing education, which purpose does this serve?

• Patient data management
• Interactive learning for hands-on skills
• Protecting patient privacy
• EHR interoperability

Answer: B

Rationale: Clinical simulation mannequins are used to provide hands-on,

interactive learning experiences for nursing students, improving clinical skills in a controlled environment.In a home health setting, a nurse uses telenursing to check on a patient's progress. This practice is primarily associated with which aspect of nursing informatics?

• Nursing administration
• Nursing practice
• Nursing research
• Data encryption

Answer: B

Rationale: Telenursing is a form of nursing practice that uses telecommunication to provide care to patients remotely, especially beneficial for rural and home health settings.Which of the following is a benefit of using EHRs to promote patient safety? (Select All That Apply)

• Automatic alerts for potential drug interactions
• Removal of data storage requirements
• Reduction in handwriting errors
• Access to real-time lab results

Answer: A, C, D

Rationale: EHRs improve patient safety by providing alerts for drug interactions, eliminating handwriting errors, and enabling quick access to lab results. Data storage remains a requirement for EHRs.A nurse is reviewing a list of patients and notices that one patient record is not accessible. Which EHR feature is likely in place to maintain patient privacy and security?

• Data sharing protocol
• Standardized language
• Restricted access based on user roles
• Open-access functionality

Answer: C

Rationale: Restricted access based on user roles is an EHR feature that limits who can view certain patient information, ensuring privacy and maintaining security.A nurse educator is incorporating interactive gaming into a nursing informatics course. Which benefit does this bring to students?

• Real-time patient documentation
• Increased engagement and hands-on practice
• Access to live patient data
• Enhanced charting skills

Answer: B

Rationale: Interactive gaming in nursing education promotes engagement and

provides a hands-on approach to learning informatics skills, enhancing students' learning experiences.

A nurse is using an EHR system to reorder medications for a patient. Which function of computer information systems in nursing does this task represent?

• Staffing management
• Care planning
• Data analysis
• Medication documentation

Answer: D

Rationale: Medication documentation and reordering are specific nursing

informatics functions that facilitate safe and efficient medication management in patient care.

The term "interoperability" in nursing informatics refers to:

• Data security measures
• Using standardized languages in EHRs
• Integration of clinical and administrative functions
• Ability for different systems to exchange information

without losing meaning

Answer: D

Rationale: Interoperability is the ability of various systems to exchange data

meaningfully, ensuring that clinical information is accurately shared across platforms.When searching for evidence-based resources online, which of the following are credible sources a nurse should consider? (Select All That Apply)

• Scholarly articles
• Popular periodicals
• Textbooks
• Social media posts

Answer: A, C

Rationale: Scholarly articles and textbooks are credible sources for evidence-

based practice. Popular periodicals and social media posts lack the rigor required for clinical application.Which functions of nursing informatics are critical for reducing medical errors in healthcare settings? (Select All That Apply)

• Data collection
• Workflow management
• Medication documentation
• Patient tracking

Answer: B, C, D

Rationale: Workflow management, medication documentation, and patient

tracking are essential informatics functions that help in reducing errors by improving accuracy and monitoring patient safety.A nurse uses data from EHRs to contribute to a research study on diabetes management. What role of nursing informatics does this exemplify?

• Nursing administration
• Data analysis
• Patient education
• Error reduction

Answer: B

Rationale: Data analysis in nursing informatics allows for the collection and

interpretation of patient data, facilitating research and improvements in healthcare practices, such as diabetes management.When evaluating a website for credible evidence, what should the nurse look for? (Select All That Apply)

• Author's credentials
• Purpose of the website
• Number of advertisements
• Content quality

Answer: A, B, D

Rationale: When evaluating a website for credibility, a nurse should consider the author's credentials, the website's purpose, and content quality. The number of ads does not necessarily affect credibility.Which statement best defines "information" in the context of nursing informatics?

• Data collected directly from patient assessments
• Groupings of data processed into a structured form
• Use of data to predict patient outcomes
• Observations without interpretation

Answer: B

Rationale: Information is created when raw data is grouped and processed into

meaningful, structured content that can be used in clinical decision-making.