A Nurse Is Interested in Pursuing a Professional Role in Nursing

question 32

Multiple Choice

A nurse is interested in pursuing a professional role in nursing informatics. Which of the following is an activity in which the informatics nurse will likely participate?

• A) Implementing information systems in the healthcare setting
• B) Modifying social networking systems in hospitals
• C) Reducing use of standardized nursing terminology
• D) Controlling healthcare providers' access to information on the computer

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Definitions:

Environmental Toxins

Harmful chemicals or substances present in the environment that can cause adverse health effects in humans and wildlife.

Organ Systems

Groups of organs working together to perform complex functions necessary for life, such as the digestive or respiratory systems.

Life Expectancy

The average period that an individual is expected to live, often calculated based on statistical averages of age, gender, and other factors in a given population.

Gamma Rays

High-energy electromagnetic waves emitted from atomic nuclei during radioactive decay, with applications in medical treatment and imaging.