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jho37 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following are advantages of computerized ventilator charting applications?

1. Improve the consistency of ventilator charting.
2. Improve the accuracy of ventilator charting.
3. Automate ventilator charting with verification by respiratory therapist.
4. Other clinicians not allowed to monitor their progress.
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following is/are step(s) to help prevent computer infiltration by malicious software?

1. Users should never share or use their password on public unsecured devices.
2. Users should install a virus scanning program and regularly update it.
3. Users should refrain from updating their computers with security patches.
4. Users should be careful when opening e-mail file attachments and refrain from downloading applications from unknown sources.
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 2, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

smrerig · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Computerized ventilator charting applications have the potential to improve the quality and con-sistency of ventilator charting. Automated ventilator charting, verified, in turn, by respiratory therapists, takes that a step further, with the potential to improve completeness, accuracy, and consistency, as well as efficiency. However, the therapist still has to do all the charting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Users can take steps to help prevent computer infiltration by malicious software by doing the following: Users should never share or use their password on public unsecured devices. Users should regularly update their computers with security patches from authorized sources; Users should install a virus scanning program and regularly update it. Most importantly, users should be careful when opening e-mail file attachments and refrain from downloading applications from unknown sources.