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Opportunities and Challenges in Health Informatics
Question | Answer |
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Which action describes the primary focus of technology and patient care? | Maximizing technology to support patient needs |
Which items explain a patient’s technology knowledge base? | - Internet knowledge - USE of patient portals - Family and friends support |
Which methods identify balancing technology and care? | - Understanding patient needs - Supporting self-management - Using behavior modification care delivery models |
Which steps should be taken to integrate a new electronic blood pressure system into a facility? | - Select key stakeholders - Include a patient representative in the stakeholders - Hold an information meeting to determine interest in the system |
Which considerations are necessary for implementation of a new technology in a health care unit? | - Showing need and benefit - Holding education sessions - Identifying technology champions |
Which is a health care responsibility when new technology is being implemented? | Provide input on need for the technology |
A health care provider is working with an overweight person with diabetes to reduce the patient’s blood sugar. Which items describe appropriate technological methods of assisting the patient? | - A glucometer - An application to track diet - An application to track exercise |
Which health-related technology in the EHR challenges nursing practice? | Potential nursing burden related to frequent system updates |
Which technology-assisted suggestions could the nurse provide when discharging a patient who lives in a remote area? | - Use of telehealth - Use of ePrescriptions - Health-related applications for her cell phone |
Which individual would benefit from the use of individual health care technology? | An individual with diabetes living in remote Appalachia using an exercise application to help self-manage their illness |
For which reasons might a health care provider appropriately use technologic solutions? | - Education in specific areas of care - Contraindications of a particular drug -Adherence to clinical practice guidelines for patient care |
How does technology assist providers with patient care? | - Decision making - Patient management - Provider/patient communication |