Information - ANSWER interpreted data, i.e. B/P readings
Data - ANSWER characters, numbers, or facts gathered for analysis and possibly later ac-
tion
-building blocks in the formation of knowledge
Data integrity - ANSWER ability to collect, store, and retrieve correct, complete, current
data so it will be available to authorized users when needed
Information literacy - ANSWER ability to recognize when information is needed as well as
the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
Information literacy - ANSWER this nurse can recognize significant, relevant research and
know how to apply it to practice
Health literacy - ANSWER degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and under-
stand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
Computer literacy - ANSWER familiarity with the use of computers, including software
tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and e-mails
Instructor led - ANSWER advantages: immediate feedback
Disadvantages: inconsistencies
Computer-based - ANSWER advantages: increased retention (can do it at your own pace
-used as proficiency exams
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, - should be broken up
On-the-job training - ANSWER appropriate for short sessions
-disadvantages: distractions from work related things
Blended approach - ANSWER training approach used the most and most effective
URAC, HON - ANSWER organizations that evaluate online information according to crite-
ria
Online storage - ANSWER form of data storage that provides access to current data
-an example is a high speed, hard disk drive
-network is going to back itself up
Offline storage - ANSWER form of data storage that uses secondary storage devices for
data that are needed less frequently, or for long-term data storage
-ex- thumb drive or CD burning
Data cleansing - ANSWER use of software to improve the quality of data to ensure that it
is accurate enough for use in data mining and warehousing
-improves quality of data
System checks - ANSWER mechanisms provided by a computer system to assist users by
prompting them to complete a task, verify information, or prevent entry of inappropriate in-
formation
System checks - ANSWER forcing users to complete "required" fields of progress
-alerting users of duplicate entries
-generating reports of actions that have not been completed
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Data - ANSWER characters, numbers, or facts gathered for analysis and possibly later ac-
tion
-building blocks in the formation of knowledge
Data integrity - ANSWER ability to collect, store, and retrieve correct, complete, current
data so it will be available to authorized users when needed
Information literacy - ANSWER ability to recognize when information is needed as well as
the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
Information literacy - ANSWER this nurse can recognize significant, relevant research and
know how to apply it to practice
Health literacy - ANSWER degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and under-
stand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
Computer literacy - ANSWER familiarity with the use of computers, including software
tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and e-mails
Instructor led - ANSWER advantages: immediate feedback
Disadvantages: inconsistencies
Computer-based - ANSWER advantages: increased retention (can do it at your own pace
-used as proficiency exams
1
, - should be broken up
On-the-job training - ANSWER appropriate for short sessions
-disadvantages: distractions from work related things
Blended approach - ANSWER training approach used the most and most effective
URAC, HON - ANSWER organizations that evaluate online information according to crite-
ria
Online storage - ANSWER form of data storage that provides access to current data
-an example is a high speed, hard disk drive
-network is going to back itself up
Offline storage - ANSWER form of data storage that uses secondary storage devices for
data that are needed less frequently, or for long-term data storage
-ex- thumb drive or CD burning
Data cleansing - ANSWER use of software to improve the quality of data to ensure that it
is accurate enough for use in data mining and warehousing
-improves quality of data
System checks - ANSWER mechanisms provided by a computer system to assist users by
prompting them to complete a task, verify information, or prevent entry of inappropriate in-
formation
System checks - ANSWER forcing users to complete "required" fields of progress
-alerting users of duplicate entries
-generating reports of actions that have not been completed
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