The impact of standardized terminology throughout the U.S. health ...

[geoffrey]

The impact of standardized terminology throughout the U.S. health care system has grown exponentially.
 
  Medicare and Medicaid have begun to offer financial incentives to health care providers to promote adoption and meaningful use of interoperable health information systems and a qualified health record. Which of the following statements best describes meaningful use? 1. The goal of meaningful use is to input data in a manner that creates evidence-based practice models.
  2. The goal of meaningful use is to exchange clinical structured data in a manner that is accurate and complete to improve patient care in a cost-efficient way.
  3. The goal of meaningful use is to provide a warehouse of data that supports medication renewal and patient teaching plans.
  4. The goal of meaningful use is to offer the clinician patient care tools for improved outcomes.

Question 2

Standard terminologies have been scientifically investigated for their effectiveness and impact on patient care. The use of standard terminologies can, therefore, facilitate the use of which of the following?
 
  1. Multiple support languages
  2. Consumer informatics
  3. Computer literacy
  4. Evidence-based practice and decision support rules

[katheyjon]

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: The goal of meaningful use is to exchange clinical structured data in a manner that it is accurate and complete to improve patient care in a cost-efficient way. One of the primary facets of meaningful use is the use of standardized language.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Standard terminologies can facilitate the collection and analysis of data. As a central repository for data, the investigator can extrapolate and analyze data. From the analysis, linkages can be determined and models support decisions are developed. As evidence-based practice models are generated, clinical nursing practice and outcomes are improved. Multiple support languages are not relevant when discussing a standardized language.

[geoffrey]

Excellent

[patma1981]

Gracias!