The nurse is working in the hospital when a tornado causes a ...

[LCritchfi]

The nurse is working in the hospital when a tornado causes a power outage. How will the nurse manage documentation of care until the computer system returns?
 
  1. Hold off on documenting and wait until the power returns to document care.
  2. Write notes as reminders to be transcribed into the computer when the power returns.
  3. Record what needs to be documented so the oncoming shift can document when power returns.
  4. Document care in a paper patient record according to facility policy.

Question 2

The nurse manager is working on compiling a budget for the next fiscal year. What software will work best for this purpose?
 
  1. Word processor
  2. Internet explorer
  3. Presentation software
  4. Spreadsheet software

[bitingbit]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Care will be documented on a facility form specifically designed for downtime documentation. Knowing and following facility procedures is most important.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
A spreadsheet is a table with columns and rows that manages numerical data and allows for simple to complex computations.

[LCritchfi]

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[jackie]

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