Which of these is an example of a decision support system (DSS)?
1. A system used to schedule client visits for follow up care after extensive abdominal surgery
2. A system used to register clients who are admitted to an acute health care facility for surgery
3. A system used by emergency room administration to bill clients once their diagnoses are verified
4. A system used by physicians to provide suggestions for diagnostic tests according to selected admitting diagnoses
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Rationale: The correct answer is a system used by physicians to provide suggestions for diagnostic tests according to selected admitting diagnoses. These suggestions may be followed or ignored, depending on the health care provider. A DSS assists with and strengthens the selection of viable options using the information of an organization or a field to facilitate decision making and overall efficiency. Your choice is an example of an administrative information system application.
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a. "To do the greatest good for the greatest number of people, it is necessary to sacrifice some." b. "Not everyone will survive a disaster, so it is best to identify those people early and move on." c. "In a disaster, extensive resources are not used for one person at the expense of many others." d. "With black tags, volunteers can identify those who are dying and can give them comfort care."
A PHN is reviewing the birth data collection forms for birth certificates. The PHN is checking that the forms contain at least which of the following pieces of information? Select all that apply
A. Number of prenatal visits B. Parental income C. Type of delivery D. Congenital defects E. Parental education
The nurse is having a conversation with an adolescent regarding the need for sleep. The adolescent states that it is common to stay up with friends several nights a week. Which nursing action should the nurse take?
a. Discuss with the adolescent's parent staying up with friends and the need for sleep. b. Discuss with the adolescent sleep needs and the effects of excessive daytime sleepiness. c. This is a normal occurrence for adolescents and action is not required. d. Explore the reason for staying up late with friends several nights a week.
How can nurses promote social justice?
a. By contacting lawmakers about environmental health issues b. By assisting at homeless shelters c. By advocating for policies to improve social conditions d. By serving on a local coalition to prevent obesity