ELLA MARIE M. REIIZA, Name: Class number: NUR115 C1 Section: Schedule: Thursday/Friday Date: Answor: _C. Ratlonale: PDAs have the advantage of allowing current medication information to be easily stored and compared —toactual client data, — 2. Many workstations house cinical information systems and provide Internet access In the acute care setting. Which type of software program is most likely to be used by the health care staff providing direct patient care? ‘a. Aprogramming language such as Java to access the Internet b. Avirus checker to increase security for Intemet connections. ¢.Aprogramming language such as COBOL to create databases 4. Aprogramming language such as Visual Basicto enter data Answer: _B. Rational le: ‘A virus checker to increase security for internet connections is critical to the software program in order —topkdesiicetpteteas a 3. Which ofthe following statements is true about portable or laptop computers? ‘a. Portable or laptop computers are unnecessary at the bedside. b. Portable or laptop computers can be connected to networks or peripheral devices through the use of a Personal Computer Memory Card international Association (PCMCIA) card. Portable or laptop computers have been replaced by smaller handheld devices. 4. Portable orlaptop computers do not have enough memory to effectively store clinical data. Answer: _B Rational i Because we live in a modern world, portable or laptop computers, like PCMCIA cards, have numerous ways to ‘connect to a network, 4. Handheld or personal digital assistants (PDAs) are more visible in the health care system. Which of the following answers bes! describes an advantage of using a PDA? ‘a. APDAis easily transported to the point of care. b. The probability of theft is high; therefore, nurses can keep the device in their pockets. The PDAhas a small screen size. 4. PDAs can hold up to rough use. Answer__A. Rational PDA is more convenient to administer because it can be easily transported to the point of care. 5. Selecting a computer system depends primarily on the needs and expectations of the organization. Which of the folowing choices are not relevant in the decision making process? . Applications needed to accomplish goals b. Back up options © Cost 4, The computer iteracy of the nursing staffName: __ELLA MARIE M. RETIZA Class number: NUR115 Section: _C1 Schedule: ‘Thursday/Friday Date: Rationale: “The nursing staff's computer knowledge h: nothing to do with the organization's decision-makirig process. 6. Aset of instructions that communicates with the computer and tells it what to do is called which of the fallowing? a. Sofware Hardware b. , Manual 4. Input devices Rational: WeuGReware or computer software is essentially a type of program that allows users to perform a specific task ‘or that is actually used to operate ‘their computer. 7. The primary disadvantage to client/server technology is which of the folowing? a. Cost b. Vulnerability . Computer education * 4, Staff resistance to change Ratloy Client/server technology vulnerabilities are disadvantageous because they can be hacked or jeopardized. 8. Anurseis using a mobile device and stores his calendar, contacts, and notes. The nurse understands that this information is stored al which location? a. ROM b. RAM c. Flash memory 4. , Pocket PC onal; KERR hich stands for read only memory, is a memory device or storage medium that permanently stores information. Along with random access memory, it is a computer's primary memory unit (RAM). 9. Annurse-manager is preparing a presentation for the organization about the need for nurses to use handheld devices. Which potential benefits would a nurse-manager use to promote the use of portable handheld devices in the clinical area? Select al that apply. a. Improved time management b. Fewer dient errors Abily to be technologically up to date 4. Increased confidence in clinical skills fe. Change in dlient perception of the nurse Answer: o Rationale: Option C and E are not beneficial to promote the use of portable handheld devices.: Nursing Informatics - Lecture & Laboratory eee ‘Module #8 Student Activity Sheet ¢ Name; _ELLA MARIE M. RETIZA Class number: NUR115 Section: _C1 hedule: ‘Thursday/Friday Date: 10. A nurse is using a PDA when caring for a clent. The PDA contains clinical data. Which feature would be most Important when using the PDA? ‘a. Compatibility with the agency's system b. Password encryption c. Wrdess accessibility 4. Availabilty Answer Rational Password encryption is the most important feature since the information PDA are all important it should be Secured, ¢, LESSON WRAP-UP Thinking about Learning REVIEW FOCUSED LISTING You may now review the list that you have created in the Lesson PreviewReview and illustrate its significance or connection in this lesson. You must list at least 5 different concepts.