Nr 599 mid term questions and answers reviewed 2026
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process information to support all
areas of nursing, including practice, education, administration and research. - Correct Answers
The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice by
which statement?
"I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs." -
Correct Answers Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information literate"?
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the client reported feeling
better today. - Correct Answers The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is
an example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for clients?
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a
familiarity with the use of personal computers. - Correct Answers Which statement best
distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer literacy?
The current and projected nursing shortage may be eliminated by instituting technology
enhancements in the acute care setting. - Correct Answers Which statement regarding pressures
that drive the health care delivery system today is not accurate?
The nurse auscultates hypoactive bowel sounds while doing a client assessment eight hours
postoperatively after abdominal surgery and documents the assessment in the electronic
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process information to support all
areas of nursing, including practice, education, administration and research. - Correct Answers
The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice by
which statement?
"I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs." -
Correct Answers Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information literate"?
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the client reported feeling
better today. - Correct Answers The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is
an example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for clients?
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a
familiarity with the use of personal computers. - Correct Answers Which statement best
distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer literacy?
The current and projected nursing shortage may be eliminated by instituting technology
enhancements in the acute care setting. - Correct Answers Which statement regarding pressures
that drive the health care delivery system today is not accurate?
The nurse auscultates hypoactive bowel sounds while doing a client assessment eight hours
postoperatively after abdominal surgery and documents the assessment in the electronic
