What is the International Classification of Nursing Practice (ICNPI?
A method to assign nurses within a healthcare facility
A method to correlate physician and nurse terminology
Standardized nursing terminology
A nursing-specific subset of the DRG diagnostic codes
The Correct Answer is C
A. A method to assign nurses within a healthcare facility. – ICNP does not involve nurse assignments; it is more focused on nursing terminology.
B. A method to correlate physician and nurse terminology. – Although ICNP aligns with other healthcare terminologies, it specifically standardizes nursing terminology rather than focusing on interdisciplinary correlations.
C. Standardized nursing terminology. – ICNP provides a standardized set of terms for nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and interventions, enabling consistency in nursing documentation and practice globally.
D. A nursing-specific subset of the DRG diagnostic codes. – ICNP is distinct from DRGs, as it does not serve as a subset of diagnostic codes for billing or categorization but rather focuses on nursing-specific language.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Laboratory-information system. – This system manages all laboratory data, including pathology results, and can provide time-specific results for the patient’s visit.
B. Patient acuity/staff scheduling. – This system focuses on managing staff assignments and patient care levels but does not provide laboratory result details.
C. Radiology-information system. – This system manages imaging and radiology data but is not relevant for pathology results.
D. Results-reporting. – While this system reports results, it may not have the specific time-related context needed to link the results directly to the patient’s visit.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Quality-assurance. – This system evaluates performance and compliance but does not manage the direct entry of patient data into the EHR.
B. Computerized provider order entry. – This system allows providers to enter orders for tests and medications but is not primarily for uploading vital signs or laboratory results.
C. Results-reporting. – This system focuses on reporting laboratory results but does not handle the initial entry of vitals and results into the EHR.
D. Electronic documentation. – This system is designed for entering and managing patient data, including vital signs and laboratory results, directly into the EHR.