NR 599 midterm, elaborated questions and answers
2026
computer science - Correct Answers studies theory underpinning information and computation
and their implementation in computer systems
facets include:
-hardware
-software
-communications
-solutions to related problems
cognitive science - Correct Answers studies how the mind works from an information processing
perspective
information science - Correct Answers studies the retrieval and management of information and
human computer interaction
- interdisciplinary science that integrates cognitive science, library science, and social science
ANA definition of nursing informatics - Correct Answers - the specialty that integrates nursing
science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and
communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice.
- NI supports nurses, consumers, patients, the interprofessional healthcare team, and all other
stakeholders in their decision-making in all roles and settings to achieve desired outcomes.
, - This support is accomplished through the use of information structures, information
processes, and information technology.
2 levels of nursing informatics practice - Correct Answers 1. generalist- have experience in field,
but have not completed education at graduate level
2. informatics nurse specialist (INS)- has completed graduate degree education in informatics or
a related field. INS level reflects innovation and research
knowledge work - Correct Answers collection of data, turning it into information, creating
knowledge, and ultimately wisdom
- nurses are knowledge workers
technology's role in knowledge work - Correct Answers helps nurses collect data, see trends,
process information, and create knowledge that can be used to create wisdom
QSEN project 6 key skill areas for optimal patient care - Correct Answers 1. quality
2. safety
3. teamwork and collaboration
4. patient centered care
5. evidence based practice
6. informatics
informatics provides - Correct Answers the knowledge, skills, and understanding that allow HCPs
to harness the tools at hand and use them well to enact improvement
Standard Terminology (ST) - Correct Answers structured, controlled languages developed to
represent concepts in a given domain in a clear, unambiguous fashion that conveys the exact
same meaning for data, information, and knowledge across settings
2026
computer science - Correct Answers studies theory underpinning information and computation
and their implementation in computer systems
facets include:
-hardware
-software
-communications
-solutions to related problems
cognitive science - Correct Answers studies how the mind works from an information processing
perspective
information science - Correct Answers studies the retrieval and management of information and
human computer interaction
- interdisciplinary science that integrates cognitive science, library science, and social science
ANA definition of nursing informatics - Correct Answers - the specialty that integrates nursing
science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and
communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice.
- NI supports nurses, consumers, patients, the interprofessional healthcare team, and all other
stakeholders in their decision-making in all roles and settings to achieve desired outcomes.
, - This support is accomplished through the use of information structures, information
processes, and information technology.
2 levels of nursing informatics practice - Correct Answers 1. generalist- have experience in field,
but have not completed education at graduate level
2. informatics nurse specialist (INS)- has completed graduate degree education in informatics or
a related field. INS level reflects innovation and research
knowledge work - Correct Answers collection of data, turning it into information, creating
knowledge, and ultimately wisdom
- nurses are knowledge workers
technology's role in knowledge work - Correct Answers helps nurses collect data, see trends,
process information, and create knowledge that can be used to create wisdom
QSEN project 6 key skill areas for optimal patient care - Correct Answers 1. quality
2. safety
3. teamwork and collaboration
4. patient centered care
5. evidence based practice
6. informatics
informatics provides - Correct Answers the knowledge, skills, and understanding that allow HCPs
to harness the tools at hand and use them well to enact improvement
Standard Terminology (ST) - Correct Answers structured, controlled languages developed to
represent concepts in a given domain in a clear, unambiguous fashion that conveys the exact
same meaning for data, information, and knowledge across settings
