Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards
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When using an electronic health record (EHR) system, which action best protects patient confidentiality?
Answer: Log out of the system whenever you step away from the computer
Logging out each time you leave a workstation prevents unauthorized access to patient records.
A nurse aide notices that a patient's electronic vital signs monitor is alarming. What is the FIRST step?
Answer: Assess the patient immediately and notify the nurse
The first priority is always patient safety; assess the patient and report to the nurse right away.
Which term describes software that helps healthcare staff track medication administration schedules electronically?
Answer: MAR (Medication Administration Record)
The MAR is the electronic record used to document and schedule medication administration.
A CNA is asked to use a barcode scanner to verify a patient's identity before care. Why is this technology used?
Answer: To reduce patient misidentification errors
Barcode scanning of patient wristbands reduces misidentification and improves safety.
What does the acronym 'HIPAA' stand for in the context of healthcare technology?
Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which governs patient data privacy.
A patient's call light system is not working. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Report the malfunction to the charge nurse immediately
A broken call light is a safety hazard and must be reported immediately so it can be repaired or a workaround arranged.
When documenting in an electronic system, what does 'real-time documentation' mean?
Answer: Recording care as it is provided or immediately afterward
Real-time documentation means recording information promptly after care is delivered to ensure accuracy.