The nurse is teaching a class on global trends linked with ...

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The nurse is teaching a class on global trends linked with nursing practice. Which response from a student indicates a need for additional teaching?
 
  1. Technology is a huge force in global change.
  2. Humans have had increasing effect on the natural environment.
  3. Technology has slowed the development of new infectious diseases.
  4. Medical tourism is a legitimate, growing source of income for many nations.

Question 2

Which of the following entities does not support a role for informaticians in the future?
 
  1. Informaticians require a graduate education.
  2. The recent interest in usability will provide interesting work for health informaticists in the future.
  3. Informaticians support the training of new systems.
  4. Informaticians are key members of the life cycle discussions.

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Answer to Question 1

3

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1 Science and technology are huge drivers of global change.
2 There is increasing awareness of humankind's effect on the planet including environmental resources.
3 Although technology has flourished, more than 30 new infectious diseases have been identified since 1973, and the next pandemics are predicted to arise from organisms not yet identified.
4 Medical tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the health-care sector and is a positive source of revenue for many nations.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: As systems become more complex and strategic planners attempt to create an environment where technology is the norm and understood by all stakeholders and point-of-care professionals, informaticians will have clear roles in the health care setting. Informaticians are essential members of the health care team with unique skills that facilitate the acceptance and understanding of the technology.

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