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magmichele12

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The hospital is considering implementation of the following technology upgrades. Which one will have the most direct implications for patient confidentiality?
 
  1. Medical e-mail
  2. Handheld communication systems
  3. Remote telemetry monitoring
  4. Point-of-care clinical documentation systems

Question 2

The newly licensed nurse has accepted her first hospital position and has been scheduled to attend orientation.
 
  The nurse had a previously scheduled vacation booked for the orientation week and asks the human resources director, What is orientation? Is it okay if I miss it for my vacation? What is the director's best response? 1. Orientation is provided to all new employees.
  2. Orientation will teach you about policy and procedure and benefits.
  3. You will be assigned to a preceptor who will help you increase your confidence and competence in the clinical setting.
  4. In orientation, you will be provided with the information and tools you need to begin your position with the organization.



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The use of medical e-mail has the most potential for breaching confidentiality.
2. All methods of electronic documentation have implications associated with confidentiality, but this is not the technology that presents the most direct implications.
3. All methods of electronic documentation have implications associated with confidentiality, but this is not the technology that presents the most direct implications.
4. All methods of electronic documentation have implications associated with confidentiality, but this is not the technology that presents the most direct implications.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. This is a fact, but it is not a clear explanation of the benefits of this nurse's attendance.
2. This is a fact, but it is not a clear explanation of the benefits of this nurse's attendance.
3. This is the long-term part of orientation. This statement does not address the need for the nurse to attend orientation.
4. This is the clearest explanation of why orientation is essential to this nurse.



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