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ereecah

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The nurse is evaluating the components of the computer system used in the healthcare organization. Which should the nurse realize about the functions of the clinical information system and administrative information system?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) They serve as tools to manage finances.
  B) They are used to store demographics.
  C) The systems are separate.
  D) The systems support each other.
  E) They are two independent systems.

Question 2

A student nurse is completing a community assessment with a group of students. The student must research the location of the main healthcare facilities and the number of health professionals in the community.
 
  Which would be the best source for this information?
  A) Police department
  B) Local health department
  C) State census data
  D) City health planning board



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B, D, E

The clinical information system supports the administration system by inputting information for billing purposes such as procedures performed. The administration system admits the client and includes information that assists the clinical system such as client allergies. The systems function independently but are not separate. Finances and demographics are managed by the administrative function.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

The local health department would be able to supply information about location of health facilities, occupational health programs, numbers of health professionals, numbers of welfare recipients, and so on. The police department has statistics regarding incidence of crime, vandalism, and drug addiction. The city health planning board has information about health needs and practices. The state census data describe population composition and characteristics.




ereecah

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


juliaf

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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