Electronic client data that can be retrieved by caregivers, administrators, and accreditors have the ability to improve health care by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Ability to monitor quality
2. Access warehoused data (stored data)
3. Possess greater security of client records
4. Constant availability of client health information
Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale: Security concerns are the major drawback for computerizing health care and storing client records. However, the Computer-Based Patient Record Institute identified these four ways that CPR (computer-based patient records) could improve health care.
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Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "It is just like critical thinking in the emergency department or critical care unit, only done faster." 2. "The nurse's prioritization will be different in a disaster." 3. "Clinical judgment skills will be an essential part of nursing's contribution to disaster management." 4. "Decision making will basically be done by following established protocols." 5. "The nurse's abilities will make the difference in successful management of a disaster."
The neonatologist suspects an infant has developed sepsis with multiorgan system illness. The nurse caring for this infant will note which of the assessment findings support this diagnosis. Select all that apply
A) Decreasing BP with increase in heart rate indicative of shock B) Prolonged PT and PTT and decrease in platelet count C) Frequent voiding of a small amount of light-colored urine D) Bilateral warm feet but pedal pulses hard to palpate E) Positive Moro reflex when loud noise made at crib side
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A) Get monthly immunizations against infections B) Wear a mask when caring for the client C) Wear sterile gloves when touching the client D) Avoid all physical contact with the client
As a powerful central nervous system stimulant, which of these substances can lead to miscarriage, preterm labor, premature separation of the placenta, and stillbirth?
a. Heroin b. Alcohol c. PCP d. Cocaine