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ereecah

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The nurse uses an electronic information technology-based system that is designed to improve clinical decision making to enhance client care and safety. This system is referred to as a
 
  a. personal digital assistant.
  b. handheld wireless device.
  c. point of care information and documentation system.
  d. computerized clinical decision support system.

Question 2

The nurse is using a personal digital assistant (PDA) to store client assessment data. When using a PDA, the nurse recognizes that the PDA
 
  a. is unable to recognize the nurse's handwriting.
  b. can provide language translation.
  c. stores only references for nursing and drug information.
  d. cannot be used in client's rooms due to HIPPA regulations.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An important asset of HIT adoption is the provision of a computerized clinical decision support system, which is referred to as CDS. A CDS is defined as an electronic information technology-based system designed to improve clinical decision making to enhance client care and safety. Personal digital assistant (PDA) is a generic term for any of several brands of small, handheld computerized electronic devices that fit in the palm of the nurse's hand. Handheld wireless devices allow continual real-time exchange of information. Nursing practice now incorporates point of care information and documentation, allowing continual use of updated client information and reference material at any client location via the Internet.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Personal digital assistant (PDA) is a generic term for any of several brands of small, handheld computerized electronic devices that fit in the palm of the nurse's hand. PDA apps can check for drug interactions, calculate dosages, analyze laboratory results, schedule procedures, order prescriptions, serve as a dictionary, or provide language translation, among other functions. It is easy to download reference sources, such as the latest medication information or disease treatment protocols. PDAs can be taken to wherever the client is located. Most nurses seem to prefer use of smartphones, which do all of the above but also make phone calls.





 

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