WGU INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND THE
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY C468 ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM - Correct answer -LABORATORY
SYSTEM
- ORDER ENTRY SYSTEM
- MONITORING SYSTEM
Information literacy - Correct answer this is defined as the ability to
recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate,
and use needed information effectively
Strategic Planning is driving by all of the following - Correct answer -
organization mission and values
- short term goals
- service offered
- long term goals
A person's thaw, code status and date of birth are all examples of - Correct
answer DATA
the mission - Correct answer is the purpose or reason for an organization
existence
Strategic Planning - Correct answer is the development of a
comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of
an organization
the foundation of knowledge model - Correct answer - is the basic 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
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,Nursing informatics - Correct answer the use of technology and
information to help support all aspects of nursing practices
Information Life Cycle - Correct answer - needs assessment phase
- system selection phase
- system implementation phase
- maintenance phase
emerging trends in healthcare - Correct answer - a push for patient safety
- error reduction
- additional regulatory requirements
Project Scope - Correct answer the size and details of a collaborative
effort
NURSES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTED TO ENSURE THE
INFORMATION IS CURRENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO HC TEAM
Why is the nurse’s active participation in electronic patient information
important - Correct answer to ensure the information is current and
accessible to the healthcare team?
#1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE - Correct answer ORGANIZATION
PERFORMS GAPS, ANALYSIS, DETERMINING THE NEEDS AND
WANTS IN A INFORMATION SYSTEM
#2 SYSTEM SELECTION PHASE - Correct answer - ORGANIZATION
SEEKS OUT A VENDOR COMPANY THAT OFFER THEM A SYSTEM
THAT BEST FITS THEIR NEEDS.
* RFI- INITIAL CONTACT WITH A VENDOR
* RFP- PROPOSAL REQUEST
* RFQ- REQUEST FOR PRICING QUOTE
#3 SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION PHASE - Correct answer - GO Live
PLANNING
- TRAINING OF END-USERS
- EXECUTE SYSTEM CHANGES
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,#4 MAINTENANCE PHASE - Correct answer - PROBLEM SOLVING,
DEBUGGING
- BACKUP FILES
- INSTALLING SYSTEM UPGRADES
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF THE EHR - Correct answer -
ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
- PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
- VITAL SIGNS
EXAMPLE OF A ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE EHR: - Correct
answer EVIDENCE - BASED DECISION SUPPORT
Function of EHR: - Correct answer BARCODE MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION (BCMA)
CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) - Correct answer THE
PROCESS BY WHICH THE DR OR PROVIDER ENTERS ORDERS
ELECTRONICALLY INTO THE EHR
A BENEFIT OF THE EHR IS THAT IT CAN PROVIDE PATIENT
SUPPORT, GIVE An EXAMPLE OF PT SUPPORT - Correct answer
EDUCATION MATERIAL SUCH AS FOR REDUCING SODIUM INTAKE
BENEFITS TO USING THE EHR - Correct answer Reduces medication
errors, improves provider documentation
HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM - Correct answer - ADMINISTRATIVE
INFORMATION SYSTEM
- CLINICAL INFO SYSTEM
PRIMARY FUNCTIONALITY IN CONTRAST TO THAT OF A HEALTH
INFORMATION SYSTEM - Correct answer TO PROMOTE PATIENT
SAFETY
AN EXAMPLE OF A BARRIER TO PATIENT CENTERED CARE - Correct
answer WAITING UNTIL THE END OF THE SHIFT TO DOCUMENT
YOUR PATIENT ASSESSMENTS INTO THE EHR
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, CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM - Correct answer - LABORATORY
SYSTEM
- PHARMACY SYSTEM
- CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATIVE INFO SYSTEM - Correct answer - REGISTRATION
SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- SCHEDULING SYSTEM
CONNECTION NEEDED TO ACCESS THE EHR WHEN AN INTERNET
CONNECTION IS LOST - Correct answer LOCAL AREA NETWORK
ACCESS(LAN)
potential challenges can occur when implementing an EHR
THROUGHOUT A MEDICAL CENTER WITH VARIOUS OUTPATIENT
CLINICS - Correct answer standardization of data /diff data needs for
each outpatient clinic
how does the EHR help patients receive quality care when going from one
facility to another - Correct answer It allows healthcare professionals to
see what the patient has been receiving therapy providing the appropriate
treatment
What patient info would a nurse retrieve from the EHR - Correct answer -
Immunization history
- CT scan results
- Patients date of birth
THE EHR - Correct answer IS A LONGITUDINAL ELECTRONIC
PATIENT RECORD OF ALL HEALTHCARE ENCOUNTERS
WHICH 2 ITEMS COULD THE RN USE TO ACCESS A PATIENT'S
MEDICATIONS FROM A MED ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM SUCH A
PYXIS - Correct answer - BARCODE ID/EMPLOYEE BADGE
- BIOMETRICS SUCH AS A FINGERPRINT
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APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY C468 ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM - Correct answer -LABORATORY
SYSTEM
- ORDER ENTRY SYSTEM
- MONITORING SYSTEM
Information literacy - Correct answer this is defined as the ability to
recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate,
and use needed information effectively
Strategic Planning is driving by all of the following - Correct answer -
organization mission and values
- short term goals
- service offered
- long term goals
A person's thaw, code status and date of birth are all examples of - Correct
answer DATA
the mission - Correct answer is the purpose or reason for an organization
existence
Strategic Planning - Correct answer is the development of a
comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of
an organization
the foundation of knowledge model - Correct answer - is the basic 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
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,Nursing informatics - Correct answer the use of technology and
information to help support all aspects of nursing practices
Information Life Cycle - Correct answer - needs assessment phase
- system selection phase
- system implementation phase
- maintenance phase
emerging trends in healthcare - Correct answer - a push for patient safety
- error reduction
- additional regulatory requirements
Project Scope - Correct answer the size and details of a collaborative
effort
NURSES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTED TO ENSURE THE
INFORMATION IS CURRENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO HC TEAM
Why is the nurse’s active participation in electronic patient information
important - Correct answer to ensure the information is current and
accessible to the healthcare team?
#1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE - Correct answer ORGANIZATION
PERFORMS GAPS, ANALYSIS, DETERMINING THE NEEDS AND
WANTS IN A INFORMATION SYSTEM
#2 SYSTEM SELECTION PHASE - Correct answer - ORGANIZATION
SEEKS OUT A VENDOR COMPANY THAT OFFER THEM A SYSTEM
THAT BEST FITS THEIR NEEDS.
* RFI- INITIAL CONTACT WITH A VENDOR
* RFP- PROPOSAL REQUEST
* RFQ- REQUEST FOR PRICING QUOTE
#3 SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION PHASE - Correct answer - GO Live
PLANNING
- TRAINING OF END-USERS
- EXECUTE SYSTEM CHANGES
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,#4 MAINTENANCE PHASE - Correct answer - PROBLEM SOLVING,
DEBUGGING
- BACKUP FILES
- INSTALLING SYSTEM UPGRADES
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF THE EHR - Correct answer -
ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
- PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
- VITAL SIGNS
EXAMPLE OF A ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE EHR: - Correct
answer EVIDENCE - BASED DECISION SUPPORT
Function of EHR: - Correct answer BARCODE MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION (BCMA)
CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) - Correct answer THE
PROCESS BY WHICH THE DR OR PROVIDER ENTERS ORDERS
ELECTRONICALLY INTO THE EHR
A BENEFIT OF THE EHR IS THAT IT CAN PROVIDE PATIENT
SUPPORT, GIVE An EXAMPLE OF PT SUPPORT - Correct answer
EDUCATION MATERIAL SUCH AS FOR REDUCING SODIUM INTAKE
BENEFITS TO USING THE EHR - Correct answer Reduces medication
errors, improves provider documentation
HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM - Correct answer - ADMINISTRATIVE
INFORMATION SYSTEM
- CLINICAL INFO SYSTEM
PRIMARY FUNCTIONALITY IN CONTRAST TO THAT OF A HEALTH
INFORMATION SYSTEM - Correct answer TO PROMOTE PATIENT
SAFETY
AN EXAMPLE OF A BARRIER TO PATIENT CENTERED CARE - Correct
answer WAITING UNTIL THE END OF THE SHIFT TO DOCUMENT
YOUR PATIENT ASSESSMENTS INTO THE EHR
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, CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM - Correct answer - LABORATORY
SYSTEM
- PHARMACY SYSTEM
- CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATIVE INFO SYSTEM - Correct answer - REGISTRATION
SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- SCHEDULING SYSTEM
CONNECTION NEEDED TO ACCESS THE EHR WHEN AN INTERNET
CONNECTION IS LOST - Correct answer LOCAL AREA NETWORK
ACCESS(LAN)
potential challenges can occur when implementing an EHR
THROUGHOUT A MEDICAL CENTER WITH VARIOUS OUTPATIENT
CLINICS - Correct answer standardization of data /diff data needs for
each outpatient clinic
how does the EHR help patients receive quality care when going from one
facility to another - Correct answer It allows healthcare professionals to
see what the patient has been receiving therapy providing the appropriate
treatment
What patient info would a nurse retrieve from the EHR - Correct answer -
Immunization history
- CT scan results
- Patients date of birth
THE EHR - Correct answer IS A LONGITUDINAL ELECTRONIC
PATIENT RECORD OF ALL HEALTHCARE ENCOUNTERS
WHICH 2 ITEMS COULD THE RN USE TO ACCESS A PATIENT'S
MEDICATIONS FROM A MED ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM SUCH A
PYXIS - Correct answer - BARCODE ID/EMPLOYEE BADGE
- BIOMETRICS SUCH AS A FINGERPRINT
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