Computers facilitate complex decision making. When nurses use computer

QUESTION

Computers facilitate complex decision making. When nurses use computers to track clients who were discharged based on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), they are using which type of computer system?

a. Clinical system
b. Dietary system
c. Management information system
d. Educational system

ANSWER:

ANS: C
Management information systems can be used for client acuity tracking, calculation of client care requirements, client classification, inventory control, supplies and material management, staff scheduling, documentation of policy and procedure changes and announcements, determination of client charges, generation of budget information and budget management, record location and tracking, maintenance of personnel records, and generation and storage of statistical reports, administrative reports, and memos.