WGU D515 SYSTEM CHALLENGE PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Why is the use of a reference taxonomy beneficial for data collection in
healthcare?.
Answer: It classifies and measures data from research to identify
evidence-based practice
◍ Which two statements reflect a challenge to the clinical decision support
(CDS) system?.
Answer: 1. Ability to integrate with a healthcare organization's clinical
workflow2. Mapping of codes and formats
◍ Patient-centered care.
Answer: Care that respects and responds to individual patient preferences,
needs, and values.
◍ Describe what phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the proposed
project identified..
Answer: Planning
◍ Predictive analytics and healthcare access.
Answer: Predictive analytics helps anticipate patient needs, enabling more
proactive care.
◍ What is the correct order of the phases of an adaptive system development
life cycle with six core processes and multiple iterations?.
Answer: 1. Identify the problem and obtain approval 2. Plan and monitor
project3. Discover and understand details 4. Design system components 5.
Build, test, and integrate system components 6. Complete system tests and
deploy the solution
,◍ Technology and innovation.
Answer: The proposal to implement a new electronic charting system
addresses the integration of new technology into hospital operations.
◍ The nursing team has been charged with selecting a new information system
for managing patient census data.Which system should be chosen?.
Answer: Open system
◍ Matrix Structure.
Answer: Hybrid structure where employees report to multiple managers for
different projects or initiatives.
◍ Cultural proficiency.
Answer: Solicit advice from a cultural broker to determine why there is a
lack of patient engagement.
◍ An organization has acquired a private practice facility and is transitioning
that facility from its old EHR (which is different from the acquiring facility)
into the acquiring facility's EHR system .When attempting to transfer data,
what would be a technical challenge one should anticipate experiencing?.
Answer: There will be differences in standardized terminology uses between
the two facilities when doing mapping conversions due to customization and
lack of interoperability
◍ Environmental scanning.
Answer: Environmental scanning involves analyzing external factors (such
as media coverage) that might affect the hospital.
◍ What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system within
healthcare information technology.
Answer: It reduces errors
◍ A nursing informatics nurse is assisting with testing the upgraded messaging
system that was added to the electronic health record.Which test should be
used?.
Answer: Integrated testing
, ◍ How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and WEDI
support a culture of safety.
Answer: By standardizing healthcare information ANSI: American National
Standard Institute WEDI: Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange
◍ Improvement of healthcare delivery quality.
Answer: Information systems allow healthcare providers to use data
effectively to improve patient outcomes.
◍ Operational strategy in healthcare.
Answer: Operational strategy focuses on day-to-day practices and specific
issues like rehospitalization rates.
◍ As the implementation phase of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
is occuring, a member of the project management team wants to confirm
that all bar code printers have been updates to work with the new system.
What testing should be used?.
Answer: Hardwire testing
◍ Flat Structure.
Answer: Fewer management levels, more autonomy for staff, and better
communication.
◍ Human resource optimization strategy.
Answer: This strategy focuses on managing staffing levels and skills to meet
healthcare needs.
◍ Which organization provides a database clearinghouse of 1,500 clinical
practice guidelines with standardized medical terminology that optimizes
patient outcomes?.
Answer: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
◍ Who focuses on the enterprise, surrounding environment, resources, quality
issues, and business processes to support direct patient care delivery?.
Answer: Administrator
◍ Leadership and communication style of management.
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Why is the use of a reference taxonomy beneficial for data collection in
healthcare?.
Answer: It classifies and measures data from research to identify
evidence-based practice
◍ Which two statements reflect a challenge to the clinical decision support
(CDS) system?.
Answer: 1. Ability to integrate with a healthcare organization's clinical
workflow2. Mapping of codes and formats
◍ Patient-centered care.
Answer: Care that respects and responds to individual patient preferences,
needs, and values.
◍ Describe what phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the proposed
project identified..
Answer: Planning
◍ Predictive analytics and healthcare access.
Answer: Predictive analytics helps anticipate patient needs, enabling more
proactive care.
◍ What is the correct order of the phases of an adaptive system development
life cycle with six core processes and multiple iterations?.
Answer: 1. Identify the problem and obtain approval 2. Plan and monitor
project3. Discover and understand details 4. Design system components 5.
Build, test, and integrate system components 6. Complete system tests and
deploy the solution
,◍ Technology and innovation.
Answer: The proposal to implement a new electronic charting system
addresses the integration of new technology into hospital operations.
◍ The nursing team has been charged with selecting a new information system
for managing patient census data.Which system should be chosen?.
Answer: Open system
◍ Matrix Structure.
Answer: Hybrid structure where employees report to multiple managers for
different projects or initiatives.
◍ Cultural proficiency.
Answer: Solicit advice from a cultural broker to determine why there is a
lack of patient engagement.
◍ An organization has acquired a private practice facility and is transitioning
that facility from its old EHR (which is different from the acquiring facility)
into the acquiring facility's EHR system .When attempting to transfer data,
what would be a technical challenge one should anticipate experiencing?.
Answer: There will be differences in standardized terminology uses between
the two facilities when doing mapping conversions due to customization and
lack of interoperability
◍ Environmental scanning.
Answer: Environmental scanning involves analyzing external factors (such
as media coverage) that might affect the hospital.
◍ What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system within
healthcare information technology.
Answer: It reduces errors
◍ A nursing informatics nurse is assisting with testing the upgraded messaging
system that was added to the electronic health record.Which test should be
used?.
Answer: Integrated testing
, ◍ How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and WEDI
support a culture of safety.
Answer: By standardizing healthcare information ANSI: American National
Standard Institute WEDI: Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange
◍ Improvement of healthcare delivery quality.
Answer: Information systems allow healthcare providers to use data
effectively to improve patient outcomes.
◍ Operational strategy in healthcare.
Answer: Operational strategy focuses on day-to-day practices and specific
issues like rehospitalization rates.
◍ As the implementation phase of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
is occuring, a member of the project management team wants to confirm
that all bar code printers have been updates to work with the new system.
What testing should be used?.
Answer: Hardwire testing
◍ Flat Structure.
Answer: Fewer management levels, more autonomy for staff, and better
communication.
◍ Human resource optimization strategy.
Answer: This strategy focuses on managing staffing levels and skills to meet
healthcare needs.
◍ Which organization provides a database clearinghouse of 1,500 clinical
practice guidelines with standardized medical terminology that optimizes
patient outcomes?.
Answer: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
◍ Who focuses on the enterprise, surrounding environment, resources, quality
issues, and business processes to support direct patient care delivery?.
Answer: Administrator
◍ Leadership and communication style of management.
