NU 525 Technology & Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice MIDTERM READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Which of the following represents an example of a
clinical decision support system (CDSS)?
 a) Electronic Health Record (EHR)
 b) Automated medication dispensing system
 c) Alerts for diabetic patients who are prescribed
contraindicated medications
 d) Telehealth services
 Answer: c) Alerts for diabetic patients who are
prescribed contraindicated medications
 Rationale: CDSS provides healthcare professionals with
knowledge-based support and alerts related to patient care.
2. What is the primary purpose of Health Level 7 (HL7) in
nursing informatics?
 a) To enhance health information security
 b) To set standards for the exchange of health information
 c) To manage nursing staff schedules
 d) To facilitate telemedicine consultations
 Answer: b) To set standards for the exchange of health
information
 Rationale: HL7 is a set of international standards for the
exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic
health information.
3. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using
electronic health records (EHR)?
 a) Improved patient safety
 b) Increased paperwork
 c) Enhanced communication between providers
 d) Ability to track patient outcomes
 Answer: b) Increased paperwork