ESSENTIALS FOR NURSING PRACTICE 8TH E DITION
POTTER/PERRY CHAPTER 10/ NEWEST 2025 WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ WELL GRADED A+//LATEST VERSION!
Electronic Health Record (EHR) - CORRECT ANSWERS -is a longitudinal electronic
record of patient health information generated by one or more encounters in any care
delivery setting.
Firewall - CORRECT ANSWERS -A combination of hardware and software that protects
private network resources from outside hackers, network damage, and theft or misuse
of information.
Flow Sheets - CORRECT ANSWERS -Documents on which frequent observations or
specific measurements are recorded.
Focus Charting - CORRECT ANSWERS -A charting methodology for structuring
process notes according to the focus of the note, for example, symptoms and nursing
diagnosis. Each note includes data, actions, and patient response.
Graphic Records - CORRECT ANSWERS -Charting mechanism that allows for the
recording of vital signs and weight in such a manner that caregivers can quickly note
changes in the patient's status.
Hand-Off Report - CORRECT ANSWERS -Occurs any time one health care provider
transfers care of a patient to another health care provider.
Health Care Information System (HIS) - CORRECT ANSWERS -A group of systems
used within a health care enterprise that support and enhance health care.
Incident (Occurrence or Event) Report - CORRECT ANSWERS -Occurs when there is
an actual or potential injury; this report is not a part of the patient record.
Informatics - CORRECT ANSWERS -The science and art of turning data into
information.
Information Technology (IT) - CORRECT ANSWERS -Refers to the management and
process of information, generally with the assistance of computers.
Interdisciplinary Care Plan - CORRECT ANSWERS -Disciplines involved in the patient's
care develop a care plan. TJC standards (2012) require that a care plan be developed
for all patients on admission to acute, subacute, rehabilitation, or extended care
agencies.
