ARIOLA, WINNIE S. - BSN 2A - Nursing Informatics

Name: ARIOLA,WINNIE S.
April 29,2022
Year and Section: BSN 2A
Nursing Informatics
1. Draw and label the different parts of a desktop computer and accessories.
2. Compare and contrast: Computer Software and Computer Hardware.

Computer Hardware:
Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer. Computer Hardware is any part of the computer
that we can touch these parts. These are the primary electronic devices used to build up the computer.
Computer Software:
Software is a collection of instructions, procedures, documentation that performs different tasks on a computer
system. we can say also Computer Software is a programming code executed on a computer processor. The
code can be machine-level code or the code written for an operating system.
Hardware Software
Hardware is a physical parts computer that cause Software is a set of instruction that tells a computer
processing of data. exactly what to do.
It is manufactured. It is developed and engineered.
Hardware can not perform any task without software. Software can not be executed without hardware.
As Hardware are physical electronic devices, we can We can see and also use the software but can’t actually
see and touch hardware. touch them.
It has four main categories: input device, output It is mainly divided into System software, Programming
devices, storage, and internal components. software and Application software.
Hardware is not affected by computer viruses. Software is affected by computer viruses.
It can not be transferred from one place to another But, it can be transferred.
electrically through network.
If hardware is damaged, it is replaced with new one. If software is damaged, its backup copy can be
reinstalled.
Ex: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Printer, CPU, Hard disk, Ex: Ms Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, MySQL
RAM, ROM etc. etc.
3. What are the different devices that can be used in the hospital in connection to hospital informatics.
1. Automated IV Pumps
Automated IV pumps control the dosages and drips given to patients. Software and medical tech allows nurses to
change the drip amounts and medication doses so patients aren’t waiting for changes. There are IV pumps for
nutrition that give needed meals at the right times. Additionally, there are self-pumps that allow patients to
increase a controlled amount of pain medication for themselves.
2. Portable Monitors
Portable monitor equipment allows nursing professionals to check on patients, even if they’re on the move or busy
helping someone else. Portable devices monitor vital signs like ECG, respiratory rates, and oxygen saturation
while transmitting the information back to a central monitor. This means that nurses will get an alarm notification if
there’s an emergency.
3. Smart Beds
Smart bed technology can help nurses track movement, weight, and even vitals. Smart beds also play a major
role in keeping patients safe and comfortable during a long hospital stay. With the number of falls and patient
injuries inside hospitals, smart beds are very important for patient safety.
4. Wearable Devices
Wearable devices and mobile apps are transforming the health care industry. Devices that help track heart rates,
exercise, sleep, respiration, and more are helping people take their health into their own hands. Wearable devices
from health tracking to specific patient monitoring are often called the future of health care. With access to huge
amounts of data, wearable devices can help the entire health care process, from diagnosis to recovery.
5. Electronic Health Records
Electronic Health Records (EHR) are replacing older paper filing methods. Electronic Health Records allow
nursing experts to document care provided to patients and retrieve information that can help prioritize care.
Additionally, information entered into computer systems can then be accessed by the care team, including doctors
and even patients themselves when necessary.
6. Centralized Command Centers
One of the newest ideas for hospitals, centralized command centers promise improved patient experiences and
better ways for RNs and doctors to manage supplies, clinical technology, and capacity. This is done through
software applications such as dashboards that provide real-time updates.With shorter or non-existent delays
between transitions of care, nurses and doctors can actively be aware of room availability, OR schedules, and
what individual patients still need before being discharged. This allows everyone to do their job more efficiently
and help patients more effectively.
7. Telehealth and Apps
Telehealth is a valuable, newer element in healthcare. Hospitals and clinics allow patients to virtually video chat
with a doctor or nurse to describe their symptoms or show doctors things like rashes or bumps. This helps patients
with a quick diagnosis without leaving the comfort of their own home. They can find out if they need to come in for
further testing or diagnosis, get a prescription for medicine, or get medical advice.
4. Give example of medical devices that can be used in telemedecine.
 Remote vital monitoring. A remote vital monitoring device takes a patient’s vitals and sends the results
straight to your device. Any patients at risk for developing serious problems can wear these wireless
devices continuously.
 Virtual stethoscopes. Virtual stethoscopes record audio from the patient’s end and then transmit it to
your device. Patients can record audio from any area you’d like to examine, whether it’s their heart, lungs,
or digestive system.
 Wireless scales. Wireless scales ensure you’re getting an accurate reading of a patient’s current weight.
Having a record of your patient’s weight makes it easier to correctly prescribe medication and treatments,
even when you can’t see your patient physically.
 Thermometers. Giving a patient a thermometer that can record and display their temperature on a screen
means they can send you this data multiple times a day. You can then track changes in the patient’s
condition.
 Digital otoscopes. A digital otoscope can livestream video and images to you and record images for
future viewing. This allows your patient to examine their ear at any time and send you the image so that
you can look at it when it’s convenient.
 Pulse oximeters. Measuring a patient’s oxygen level is especially important if you suspect they have
COVID-19, as COVID-19 patients may have a low oxygen level and not even know it.
 High-quality cameras for specialty practices. While you can get away with using a regular web camera
for most telehealth visits, certain specialties need better quality images. Specialists like dermatologists
and radiologists need higher-resolution images and video to diagnose medical issues accurately.
 HIPAA-compliant software. Many of the tools we’ve discussed require you to collect sensitive health
information over the internet. Using HIPAA compliant software allows patients to upload files, images, or
videos while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
5. As a future registered nurse what is the importance of nursing informatics in your profession.
Nursing informatics is a field of nursing that incorporates nursing, computer, and information sciences to maintain
and develop medical data and systems to support the practice of nursing, and to improve patient care outcomes.
As a future nurse, nursing informatics play a very important role in my profession because We as nurses need
information to care for our patients safely and with the help of nursing informatics we are able to access medical
histories, medication lists, lab and imaging results, and physician/interdisciplinary team notes to get a complete
picture of our patient's clinical status. We can use this information to make decisions efficiently to improve our
patient care outcomes. Nurse informaticists, as well as other health care informaticists (pharmacists, physicians,
etc.), play a critical role in the continuous development and improvement of health care technology.
Communication is inarguably one of the most important aspects of patient safety. The contribution of nurse
informaticists in developing and improving technology such as electronic medical records and computerized
provider ordering has been crucial in reducing medical errors, patient care delays, and health care costs.

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2. Compare and contrast: Computer Software and Computer Hardware.

5. Electronic Health Records

6. Centralized Command Centers

7. Telehealth and Apps

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