Being Competent in the Use of Information Technology (IT) in Clinical

question 9

Multiple Choice

Being competent in the use of information technology (IT) in clinical practice is expected in professional nurses. Advanced practice competence includes the ability to:

• A)Search for information using the most common search engines
• B)Serve as a content expert in developing, implementing, and evaluating information systems
• C)Write programs to assure the integrity of health information
• D)Use information technology to prescribe drugs

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Definitions:

Public Comment

A period during which members of the public can express their opinions or provide feedback on specific issues before a final decision is made by authorities or organizations.

Proposed Rule

A draft regulation or law put forward for discussion before it is formally adopted and implemented.

Administrative Law Judge

An official who presides over federal, state, or local administrative hearings and has the authority to make decisions on disputes involving administrative laws.

Subpoena

A document issued by a court ordering someone to appear in court or to produce documents or evidence.