WGU- C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Information literacy - correct answer -Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as
well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information - correct answer -Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science - correct answer -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
Information systems - correct answer -Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured
femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. - correct answer -Allowing them hands-on practice
and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Knowledge worker - correct answer -Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
Expert/Experienced Nurse - correct answer -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
Nursing informatics - correct answer -Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National
certification exam
Clinical practice guidelines - correct answer -Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of
nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system - correct answer -CPOE, bar code
medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - correct answer -The name used to describe the process by
which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
, RFID - correct answer -A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology that is
used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
Informatics affecting Nursing Practice - correct answer -Clinical pathways and computer generated care
plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of clinical decision
support
Nursing informatics - correct answer -The use of technology and information to help support all aspects
of nursing practice
The foundation of knowledge model - correct answer -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
Data (not information until it has been analyzed) - correct answer -A patients height, weight, code
status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Less consumer accountability - correct answer -Not an emerging trend in healthcare
Mission - correct answer -The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic planning, long-range - correct answer -The development of a comprehensive long range plan
for guiding the activities and operations of an organization
They will need to be trained on the system - correct answer -Why is it not important that selection
committee board members understand software and electronic processes
Strategic Planning - correct answer -Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic
Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL
Blogging - correct answer -Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Needs assessment - correct answer -During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts"
and "wants" be determined
Information Life Cycle Phases - correct answer -1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Project scope - correct answer -Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Nurses active participation in Electronic Information Importance - correct answer -To ensure the
information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Information literacy - correct answer -Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as
well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information - correct answer -Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science - correct answer -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
Information systems - correct answer -Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured
femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. - correct answer -Allowing them hands-on practice
and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Knowledge worker - correct answer -Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
Expert/Experienced Nurse - correct answer -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
Nursing informatics - correct answer -Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National
certification exam
Clinical practice guidelines - correct answer -Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of
nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system - correct answer -CPOE, bar code
medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - correct answer -The name used to describe the process by
which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
, RFID - correct answer -A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology that is
used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
Informatics affecting Nursing Practice - correct answer -Clinical pathways and computer generated care
plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of clinical decision
support
Nursing informatics - correct answer -The use of technology and information to help support all aspects
of nursing practice
The foundation of knowledge model - correct answer -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
Data (not information until it has been analyzed) - correct answer -A patients height, weight, code
status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Less consumer accountability - correct answer -Not an emerging trend in healthcare
Mission - correct answer -The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic planning, long-range - correct answer -The development of a comprehensive long range plan
for guiding the activities and operations of an organization
They will need to be trained on the system - correct answer -Why is it not important that selection
committee board members understand software and electronic processes
Strategic Planning - correct answer -Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic
Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL
Blogging - correct answer -Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Needs assessment - correct answer -During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts"
and "wants" be determined
Information Life Cycle Phases - correct answer -1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Project scope - correct answer -Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Nurses active participation in Electronic Information Importance - correct answer -To ensure the
information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
