1_Computer and Nursing

What was the primary purpose of computers in healthcare during the 1960s?

• Nursing education

• Telehealth services

• Administrative tasks

• Patient diagnosis

Which decade saw the development of medical databases for storing patient information electronically?

• 1960s

• 1990s

• 1970s

• 1980s

What significant advancement in healthcare records was introduced in the 1990s?

• Telemedicine

• Medical databases

• Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

• Voice assistants

In which decade did telehealth services begin to expand significantly?

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

• 2010s

What technology is increasingly used in healthcare for diagnosis and treatment planning?

• Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

• Medical databases

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Telehealth

What role do nurses play in managing Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

• Billing patients

• Creating and managing patient records

• Performing surgeries

• Conducting research

How has AI improved communication in nursing?

• By eliminating paperwork

• By enabling voice assistants

• By replacing nurses

• By reducing patient visits

What was a key focus of the American Nurses Association in the 1980s?

• Developing telehealth services

• Promoting the use of computers in nursing

• Implementing AI in healthcare

• Creating medical databases

What is one benefit of using computers for medication management in nursing?

• Eliminating the need for nurses

• Reducing patient care time

• Preventing medication errors

• Increased paperwork

What has been a significant impact of integrating computer and information science into nursing practice?

• Decreased patient safety

• Reduced communication among healthcare professionals

• Improved patient outcomes

• Increased administrative tasks