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jake

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The computerized provider order entry (CPOE) is a component of the electronic health care sys-tem being used in hospitals.
 
  This system allows prescriptions to be written electronically and automatically sent to the phar-macy or other necessary facilities. The nurse understands that the greatest benefit of the CPOE is
  a. lowered cost of prescriptions.
  b. faster delivery of medications from phar-macy.
  c. that fewer errors occur.
  d. that the nurse must confirm prescriptions directly with physician.

Question 2

Teams are groups who must work cooperatively to achieve a goal. Which of the following would be considered part of a team on a typical nursing unit? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Staff nurse
  b. UAP
  c. Case manager
  d. Pharmacist
  e. Unit secretary
  f. Admission clerk



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Fewer errors occur with this system because there are no legibility issues and the entry is sent di-rectly to pharmacy. The other options are not part of the process of the system.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Options A, B, C, D, and E are employees who make up a group or team caring for the same pa-tient in one way or another. The admission clerk is usually not involved in the care of the patient.





 

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