WGU- C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
AND THE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and
use needed information effectively - correct answer -Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - correct answer -Information
Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates
features from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science - correct answer -Information science
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in
which way - correct answer -Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes - correct answer -
Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product - correct answer -Knowledge worker
The beginner nurse is expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice,
not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how to pull trends out of data - correct
answer -False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam - correct answer -False, does
have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies - correct answer -True, rooted in
evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what -
correct answer -Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system
The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically
into the EHR - correct answer -Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
, A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and
medications within a healthcare environment - correct answer -True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect
nursing practice - correct answer -True, examples of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice - correct answer -
Nursing informatics
The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge
dissemination - correct answer -The foundation of knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what - correct answer -Data,
not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare - correct answer -Less consumer accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence - correct answer -The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an
organization - correct answer -Strategic planning, long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic
processes - correct answer -They will need to be trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by - correct answer -Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term
goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics - correct answer -Blogging
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined -
correct answer -Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle - correct answer -1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort - correct answer -Project scope
Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important - correct answer -To ensure
the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
Responsibilities of the project implementation team - correct answer -execution of system changes,
active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows
AND THE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and
use needed information effectively - correct answer -Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - correct answer -Information
Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates
features from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science - correct answer -Information science
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in
which way - correct answer -Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes - correct answer -
Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product - correct answer -Knowledge worker
The beginner nurse is expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice,
not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how to pull trends out of data - correct
answer -False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam - correct answer -False, does
have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies - correct answer -True, rooted in
evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what -
correct answer -Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system
The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically
into the EHR - correct answer -Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
, A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and
medications within a healthcare environment - correct answer -True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect
nursing practice - correct answer -True, examples of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice - correct answer -
Nursing informatics
The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge
dissemination - correct answer -The foundation of knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what - correct answer -Data,
not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare - correct answer -Less consumer accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence - correct answer -The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an
organization - correct answer -Strategic planning, long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic
processes - correct answer -They will need to be trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by - correct answer -Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term
goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics - correct answer -Blogging
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined -
correct answer -Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle - correct answer -1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort - correct answer -Project scope
Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important - correct answer -To ensure
the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
Responsibilities of the project implementation team - correct answer -execution of system changes,
active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows
