Author Question: A nurse educator has taught the same hospital competency course for the past 5 years and each year ... (Read 79 times)

eruditmonkey@yahoo.com · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse educator has taught the same hospital competency course for the past 5 years and each year implements a few minor changes.

During this time, the educator has stored the grade data, including homework and assignment scores, in order to track trends following the implemented changes. This educator is utilizing which of the following? 1. Informatics
2. Student record management
3. Data warehousing
4. Facilities management

Question 2

A client in the first trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse that she has a vaginal discharge and is concerned that the baby is infected. The nurse should instruct the client to:

1. Limit bathing to 2 times a week.
2. See the primary care physician to assess for a vaginal infection.
3. Keep the vaginal area clean and wear cotton underwear.
4. Limit dairy products and use lactose-free whenever possible.

at · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3. Data warehousing

Rationale: Data warehousing, which is the accumulation of large amounts of data that are stored over time, can be examined for output in different types of reports, including charts and tables. Informatics is the use of computer technology in nursing practice. Student and course record management are programs that help maintain results of students' grades or attendance using spreadsheets. Facilities management consists of services that manage the buildings in the system and does not relate to nursing services.

Answer to Question 2

3. Keep the vaginal area clean and wear cotton underwear.

Rationale:
One client discomfort seen in the first trimester of pregnancy is increased vaginal secretions. The nurse should instruct the client to keep the vaginal area clean and wear cotton underwear. The nurse should not instruct the client to limit bathing or dairy products; those actions will not decrease vaginal secretions and may offer other risks. The nurse should not suggest that the client has an infection because increased secretions are expected during the first trimester.