Question

A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse to the facility's policies regarding electronic medical records. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the instructions?

A. I will make sure the monitor is turned off when I have to leave the computer terminal.
B. I can share my password with nursing students assigned to my unit.
C. I will allow a client to make changes directly to their medical record.
D. After I finish with the printout of my assignment, I'll put it in the shredder receptacle.

Answer 1

A. I will make sure the monitor is turned off when I have to leave the computer terminal. The correct statement by the newly licensed nurse that indicates an understanding of electronic medical records policies is to make sure the monitor is turned off when leaving the computer terminal.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement by the newly licensed nurse that indicates an understanding of the instructions is:

I will make sure the monitor is turned off when I have to leave the computer terminal.

This statement demonstrates an understanding of the importance of safeguarding patient information and protecting patient privacy. Turning off the monitor when leaving the computer terminal prevents unauthorized access to electronic medical records.

Sharing passwords with nursing students (option B) is a violation of security protocols. Allowing clients to make changes directly to their medical records (option C) can lead to errors and compromised data integrity. Putting printouts in the shredder receptacle (option D) is important, but it does not address the proper use of electronic medical records.