NUR 330 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
The historical roots of computer science can be traced to - ANS mathematics & engineering
The historical roots of information science can be traced to - ANS library science
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the -
ANS 1980s
As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge? - ANS books
Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized
computer management in healthcare? - ANS the development of the personal computer
Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct? -
ANS health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the
community college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research
institutions
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,Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct? - ANS to be certified
in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be
a physician
What is the primary difference between an open and closed system? - ANS An open system
has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter both inputs and outputs when
interacting with the environment
The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include - ANS structure, purpose,
& functions
A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care system or a
computer system, will produce change in other aspects of that same system. As a result, any
change can produce unintended consequences. This process is called - ANS reverberation
The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called - ANS dynamic
homeostasis
The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for representing and
transforming information, including their theory, design, implementation, application, and
efficiency - ANS computer science
The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and behavior of
information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of processing
information for optimum accessibility and usability - ANS information science
The change process in which open systems reach a final state from different initial conditions
and in different ways refers to - ANS equifinality
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, The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop wear and tear
over time, refers to - ANS entropy
Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of change that can occur
has been described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly effect refers to - ANS a minor change
in input can create a major change in output, or a major change in
input can result in minor changes in output
Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the Shannon and
Weaver model? - ANS the amount of information is measured by the extent the message
decreases
entropy
The number 190 is an example of - ANS data
Knowing when and how to use knowledge is referred to as - ANS wisdom
Which concepts are used to describe the different types of learning outcomes and can be used
to write learning objectives? - ANS cognitive, affective, & psychomotor
Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders within an
organization? - ANS innovators
Most of the uncertainty that is inherent in a new idea must be removed before this group will
adapt to an innovation - ANS late majority
Which group is discreet in their adoption of new ideas and serve as role models for others? -
ANS early adopters
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ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
The historical roots of computer science can be traced to - ANS mathematics & engineering
The historical roots of information science can be traced to - ANS library science
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the -
ANS 1980s
As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge? - ANS books
Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized
computer management in healthcare? - ANS the development of the personal computer
Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct? -
ANS health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the
community college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research
institutions
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,Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct? - ANS to be certified
in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be
a physician
What is the primary difference between an open and closed system? - ANS An open system
has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter both inputs and outputs when
interacting with the environment
The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include - ANS structure, purpose,
& functions
A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care system or a
computer system, will produce change in other aspects of that same system. As a result, any
change can produce unintended consequences. This process is called - ANS reverberation
The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called - ANS dynamic
homeostasis
The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for representing and
transforming information, including their theory, design, implementation, application, and
efficiency - ANS computer science
The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and behavior of
information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of processing
information for optimum accessibility and usability - ANS information science
The change process in which open systems reach a final state from different initial conditions
and in different ways refers to - ANS equifinality
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, The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop wear and tear
over time, refers to - ANS entropy
Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of change that can occur
has been described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly effect refers to - ANS a minor change
in input can create a major change in output, or a major change in
input can result in minor changes in output
Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the Shannon and
Weaver model? - ANS the amount of information is measured by the extent the message
decreases
entropy
The number 190 is an example of - ANS data
Knowing when and how to use knowledge is referred to as - ANS wisdom
Which concepts are used to describe the different types of learning outcomes and can be used
to write learning objectives? - ANS cognitive, affective, & psychomotor
Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders within an
organization? - ANS innovators
Most of the uncertainty that is inherent in a new idea must be removed before this group will
adapt to an innovation - ANS late majority
Which group is discreet in their adoption of new ideas and serve as role models for others? -
ANS early adopters
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