Which of the following statements best describes a desirable characteristic of a good manage-ment information system?
a. Data should be sorted and labeled within 2 weeks.
b. For accurate interpretation, data should reflect a health bias.
c. Information gathering should be compre-hensive and cost-effective.
d. The management information system op-erating system should be Windows-based.
C
Ten criteria or desirable characteristics for a good management information system are the fol-lowing: 1) informative, 2) relevant, 3) sensitive, 4) unbiased, 5) comprehensive, 6) timely, 7) ac-tion-oriented, 8) uniform, 9) performance-targeted, and 10) cost-effective (Austin, 1979).
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During a health assessment the patient asks the nurse, "Why do you need all this health information and who is going to see it?" The nurse's best reply is:
A) Please do not worry. It is safe and will be used only to help us with your care; it allows access to a wide variety of people who need to know your health information. B) It is good you asked and you have a right to know; your information helps us to provide you with the best possible care and your records are in a secure place. C) Your health information is placed on websites to provide easy access to anyone wishing to see your medical records, which is a great way to offer other people your information. D) Health information becomes the property of the hospital and we will make sure that no one sees it; in two years, we destroy all records and the process starts over.
What is the primary reason for opioid abuse?
a. Ease of access b. Initial "rush" similar to orgasm c. Peer pressure d. Prolonged sense of euphoria
Which of the following is a relatively benign condition that may occur during pregnancy or labor?
a. Macular degeneration b. Papilledema c. Subconjunctival hemorrhage d. Cupping of the optic disc
A nurse is caring for a client with borderline personality disorder. Which suicidal behavior from the client should the nurse anticipate?
A) Use of a highly lethal method B) Behaviors designed to elicit a rescue response from a significant other C) Threats of suicide, but not actual action D) A method to lower the pain threshold and decrease endorphins in the body