29 Questions
Why is maintaining proper medical records essential for hospitals?
To provide statistical information for decision making
What is a crucial role of medical records for doctors?
Ensuring quality and adequacy of care
How do medical records benefit nurses?
Helping in nurse diagnosis and care plan application
Why are medical records crucial for public health authorities?
Planning preventive and social measures based on mortality statistics
What is one of the reasons medical records assist the patient with?
Helping in fixing disability entitlements
Why do medical records protect hospitals in the event of legal questions?
Through providing documentary evidence for hospital care evaluation
What is the main purpose of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) according to the text?
To streamline care and provide comprehensive patient health records
Which legislation outlines the development and implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in the healthcare field?
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
What is one of the advantages of electronic health records mentioned in the text?
Flagging drug reaction problems
What is the role of informatics nurses in ensuring medication safety using Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?
To ensure accurate medication administration to the right patient
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of applying nursing informatics in patient care?
Increased healthcare costs for patients
Why are complete health records important according to the text?
To justify diagnosis and treatment
What do Electronic Health Records (EHRs) aim to create for each client?
A single, digital health record
What characteristic defines good health records as mentioned in the text?
Having sufficient data to identify the patient and justify diagnosis
How do electronic health records help in avoiding repeated histories?
By eliminating the need for repeated histories
What are some obstacles/barriers facing practicing nurses moving forward in adopting nursing informatics?
Lack of necessary skills for nursing informatics
What is the significance of medical records in clinical research and teaching programs?
They provide a basis for all clinical research
How do electronic health records help reduce errors?
By providing accurate and timely information
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of electronic health records?
More expensive set-up costs
What is a major drawback associated with electronic health records according to the text?
Higher costs for setup
Which application is NOT listed as an electronic health records application in the text?
Patient Billing Software
What is a key advantage of electronic health records mentioned in the text?
Improved performance of health professionals
'Elimination of huge amounts of paper generated in creating and sharing paper documents' is associated with which benefit of electronic health records?
Improved healthcare productivity
What kind of information can be included in Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?
Laboratory results, medication information, and allergies
Why are Electronic Health Records (EHRs) considered important to patients?
To document the history of their illness and avoid unnecessary repetition of diagnosis
What is one of the key features of an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?
The capability to be shared with other providers in a digital format
Which of the following is NOT typically found in an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?
Favorite travel destinations
Who can create and manage health information in an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?
Authorized providers only
What purpose do Electronic Health Records (EHRs) serve in terms of legal matters?
To support or refute legal questions that may arise
This quiz outlines the Nursing Informatics framework by Dr. Samah El Garhy Masry, covering topics such as Data, Information, Knowledge differentiation, Principles, Benefits, Skills, Applications, and Obstacles in nursing informatics. Get ready to test your knowledge!
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