Question

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about using electronic medical records. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

a. "There is a 24-hour delay for client data to update in the medical record."
b "My access to client electronic records might be tracked by my nurse manager."
c. "A client's medical record can only be accessed by one person at a time."
d. "I can look at every client's medical record on the unit."

Answer 1

The correct statement the newly licensed nurse can make about electronic medical records is that their access to the records may be monitored to ensure privacy and compliance with health privacy laws.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement by the newly licensed nurse that indicates an understanding of the use of electronic medical records (EMRs) is, "My access to client electronic records might be tracked by my nurse manager." This statement correctly acknowledges that EMR systems are designed to monitor user access as part of maintaining the privacy of electronic health records. It is important to note that there is typically no 24-hour delay in updating client data in EMRs, multiple authorized users can access a client's medical record simultaneously, and healthcare providers should only access the medical records of their assigned clients to ensure confidentiality and compliance with health privacy laws such as HIPAA.