WGU INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
AND THE APPLICATION OF
TECHNOLOGY C468
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Ans- -LABORATORY SYSTEM
- ORDER ENTRY SYSTEM
- MONITORING SYSTEM
information literacy Ans- This is defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find,evaluate, and use needed information effectively
Strategic Planning is driving by all of the following Ans- - organization mission and
values
- short term goals
- service offered
- long term goals
a person's ht,wt, code status and date of birth are all examples of Ans- DATA
the mission Ans- is the purpose or reason for an organization existence
Strategic Planning Ans- is the development of a comprehensive long range plan for
guiding the activities and operations of an organization
the foundation of knowledge model Ans- - is the basic for which knowledge is used to
meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
- it is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing
and knowledge dissemination
Nursing informatics Ans- the use of technology and information to help support all
aspects of nursing practices
Information Life Cycle Ans- - needs assessment phase
- system selection phase
- system implementation phase
- maintenance phase
emerging trends in healthcare Ans- - a push for patient safety
- error reduction
- additional regulatory requirements
,Project Scope Ans- the size and details of a collaborative effort
NURSES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTED TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION
IS CURRENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO HC TEAM
why is the nurses active participation in electronic patient information important Ans- to
ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
#1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE Ans- ORGANIZATION PERFORMS GAPS,
ANALYSIS, DETERMINING THE NEEDS AND WANTS IN A INFORMATION SYSTEM
#2 SYSTEM SELECTION PHASE Ans- - ORGANIZATION SEEKS OUT A VENDOR
COMPANY THAT OFFER THEM A SYSTEM THAT BEST FITS THEIR NEEDS.
* RFI- INITIAL CONTACT WITH A VENDOR
* RFP- PROPOSAL REQUEST
* RFQ- REQUEST FOR PRICING QUOTE
#3 SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION PHASE Ans- - GO LIVe PLANNING
- TRAINING OF END-USERS
- EXECUTE SYSTEM CHANGES
#4 MAINTENANCE PHASE Ans- - PROBLEM SOLVING, DEBUGGING
- BACKUP FILES
- INSTALLING SYSTEM UPGRADES
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF THE EHR Ans- - ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
- PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
- VITAL SIGNS
EXAMPLE OF A ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE EHR: Ans- EVIDENCE - BASED
DECISION SUPPORT
Function of EHR: Ans- BARCODE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (BCMA)
CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) Ans- THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE
DR OR PROVIDER ENTERS ORDERS ELECTRONICALLY INTO THE EHR
A BENEFIT OF THE EHR IS THAT IT CAN PROVIDE PATIENT SUPPORT, GIVE A
EXAMPLE OF PT SUPPORT Ans- EDUCATION MATERIAL SUCH AS FOR
REDUCING SODIUM INTAKE
BENEFITS TO USING THE EHR Ans- Reduces medication errors, improves provider
documentation
,HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM Ans- - ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM
- CLINICAL INFO SYSTEM
PRIMARY FUNCTIONALITY IN CONTRAST TO THAT OF A HEALTH INFORMATION
SYSTEM Ans- TO PROMOTE PATIENT SAFETY
AN EXAMPLE OF A BARRIER TO PATIENT CENTERED CARE Ans- WAITING UNTIL
THE END OF THE SHIFT TO DOCUMENT YOUR PATIENT ASSESSMENTS INTO
THE EHR
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Ans- - LABORATORY SYSTEM
- PHARMACY SYSTEM
- CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATIVE INFO SYSTEM Ans- - REGISTRATION SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- SCHEDULING SYSTEM
CONNECTION NEEDED TO ACCESS THE EHR WHEN AN INTERNET
CONNECTION IS LOST Ans- LOCAL AREA NETWORK ACCESS(LAN)
potential challenges can occur when implementing an EHR THROUGHOUT A
MEDICAL CENTER WITH VARIOUS OUTPATIENT CLINICS Ans- standardization of
data /diff data needs for each outpatient clinic
how does the EHR help patients receive quality care when going from one facility to
another Ans- It allows healthcare professionals to see what the patient has been
receiving therapy providing the appropriate treatment
What patient info would a nurse retrieve from the EHR Ans- - Immunization history
- CT scan results
- Patients date of birth
THE EHR Ans- IS A LONGITUDINAL ELECTRONIC PATIENT RECORD OF ALL
HEALTHCARE ENCOUNTERS
WHICH 2 ITEMS COULD THE RN USE TO ACCESS A PATIENT'S MEDICATIONS
FROM A MED ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM SUCH A PYXIS Ans- - BARCODE
ID/EMPLOYEE BADGE
- BIOMETRICS SUCH AS A FINGERPRINT
THIS ACRONYM IS USED TO REFER A STANDARD OF INTEROPERABILITY AND
THE EXCHANGE OF CLINICAL DATA? Ans- HL7 ( HEALTH LEVEL 7)
, CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARE EFFECTIVE FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING
REASON? Ans- - THE INFO RETRIEVED CAN BE TO FOSTER RESEARCH
- IMPROVES NURSING DOCUMENTATION COMPLIANCE
- IT CAN IMPROVE CLINICIAN WORKFLOW
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM Ans- - SCHEDULING SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- ADMISSION, DISCHARGE AND TRANSFER (ADT) SYSTEM
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT DEPARTMENTS COLLABORATE WITH ONE
ANOTHER WHEN SELECTING A HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM? Ans-
COLLABORATION LEADS TO KNOWLEDGE SHARING
THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGIES IN NURSING
INFORMATICS IS DRIVEN BY THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES? Ans-
ACCESSIBILITY, LONGEVITY AND REUSABILITY
PERIOPERATIVE NURSING DATA SET (PNDS) Ans- Which nursing terminology
contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative
experience
THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARD TERMINOLOGIES IN NURSING
INFORMATICS IS DRIVEN BY THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES
ACCESSIBILITY, UBIQUITY, LONGEVITY AND REUSABILITY
health info systems Ans- -LABORATORY SYSTEM
- PHARMACY SYSTEM
- REGISTRATION SYSTEM
WHY ARE STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGIES IMPORTANT TO NURSING Ans-
THEY IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AMONG INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SECURE STAFF NURSES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
WHEN IMPLEMENTING A HEALTH INFO SYSTEM? Ans- NURSES KNOWLEDGE OF
CURRENT PATIENT CARE WORKFLOW MAY IMPROVE IMPLEMENTATION
DECISIONS
HEALTH INFO SYSTEMS IS A Ans- GROUP OF SYSTEMS USED WITHIN A
HOSPITAL THAT SUPPORT AND ENHANCE HEALTHCARE
ADMISSION
DISCHARGE
AND THE APPLICATION OF
TECHNOLOGY C468
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Ans- -LABORATORY SYSTEM
- ORDER ENTRY SYSTEM
- MONITORING SYSTEM
information literacy Ans- This is defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find,evaluate, and use needed information effectively
Strategic Planning is driving by all of the following Ans- - organization mission and
values
- short term goals
- service offered
- long term goals
a person's ht,wt, code status and date of birth are all examples of Ans- DATA
the mission Ans- is the purpose or reason for an organization existence
Strategic Planning Ans- is the development of a comprehensive long range plan for
guiding the activities and operations of an organization
the foundation of knowledge model Ans- - is the basic for which knowledge is used to
meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
- it is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing
and knowledge dissemination
Nursing informatics Ans- the use of technology and information to help support all
aspects of nursing practices
Information Life Cycle Ans- - needs assessment phase
- system selection phase
- system implementation phase
- maintenance phase
emerging trends in healthcare Ans- - a push for patient safety
- error reduction
- additional regulatory requirements
,Project Scope Ans- the size and details of a collaborative effort
NURSES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTED TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION
IS CURRENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO HC TEAM
why is the nurses active participation in electronic patient information important Ans- to
ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
#1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE Ans- ORGANIZATION PERFORMS GAPS,
ANALYSIS, DETERMINING THE NEEDS AND WANTS IN A INFORMATION SYSTEM
#2 SYSTEM SELECTION PHASE Ans- - ORGANIZATION SEEKS OUT A VENDOR
COMPANY THAT OFFER THEM A SYSTEM THAT BEST FITS THEIR NEEDS.
* RFI- INITIAL CONTACT WITH A VENDOR
* RFP- PROPOSAL REQUEST
* RFQ- REQUEST FOR PRICING QUOTE
#3 SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION PHASE Ans- - GO LIVe PLANNING
- TRAINING OF END-USERS
- EXECUTE SYSTEM CHANGES
#4 MAINTENANCE PHASE Ans- - PROBLEM SOLVING, DEBUGGING
- BACKUP FILES
- INSTALLING SYSTEM UPGRADES
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF THE EHR Ans- - ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
- PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
- VITAL SIGNS
EXAMPLE OF A ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE EHR: Ans- EVIDENCE - BASED
DECISION SUPPORT
Function of EHR: Ans- BARCODE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (BCMA)
CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) Ans- THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE
DR OR PROVIDER ENTERS ORDERS ELECTRONICALLY INTO THE EHR
A BENEFIT OF THE EHR IS THAT IT CAN PROVIDE PATIENT SUPPORT, GIVE A
EXAMPLE OF PT SUPPORT Ans- EDUCATION MATERIAL SUCH AS FOR
REDUCING SODIUM INTAKE
BENEFITS TO USING THE EHR Ans- Reduces medication errors, improves provider
documentation
,HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM Ans- - ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM
- CLINICAL INFO SYSTEM
PRIMARY FUNCTIONALITY IN CONTRAST TO THAT OF A HEALTH INFORMATION
SYSTEM Ans- TO PROMOTE PATIENT SAFETY
AN EXAMPLE OF A BARRIER TO PATIENT CENTERED CARE Ans- WAITING UNTIL
THE END OF THE SHIFT TO DOCUMENT YOUR PATIENT ASSESSMENTS INTO
THE EHR
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Ans- - LABORATORY SYSTEM
- PHARMACY SYSTEM
- CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATIVE INFO SYSTEM Ans- - REGISTRATION SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- SCHEDULING SYSTEM
CONNECTION NEEDED TO ACCESS THE EHR WHEN AN INTERNET
CONNECTION IS LOST Ans- LOCAL AREA NETWORK ACCESS(LAN)
potential challenges can occur when implementing an EHR THROUGHOUT A
MEDICAL CENTER WITH VARIOUS OUTPATIENT CLINICS Ans- standardization of
data /diff data needs for each outpatient clinic
how does the EHR help patients receive quality care when going from one facility to
another Ans- It allows healthcare professionals to see what the patient has been
receiving therapy providing the appropriate treatment
What patient info would a nurse retrieve from the EHR Ans- - Immunization history
- CT scan results
- Patients date of birth
THE EHR Ans- IS A LONGITUDINAL ELECTRONIC PATIENT RECORD OF ALL
HEALTHCARE ENCOUNTERS
WHICH 2 ITEMS COULD THE RN USE TO ACCESS A PATIENT'S MEDICATIONS
FROM A MED ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM SUCH A PYXIS Ans- - BARCODE
ID/EMPLOYEE BADGE
- BIOMETRICS SUCH AS A FINGERPRINT
THIS ACRONYM IS USED TO REFER A STANDARD OF INTEROPERABILITY AND
THE EXCHANGE OF CLINICAL DATA? Ans- HL7 ( HEALTH LEVEL 7)
, CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARE EFFECTIVE FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING
REASON? Ans- - THE INFO RETRIEVED CAN BE TO FOSTER RESEARCH
- IMPROVES NURSING DOCUMENTATION COMPLIANCE
- IT CAN IMPROVE CLINICIAN WORKFLOW
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM Ans- - SCHEDULING SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- ADMISSION, DISCHARGE AND TRANSFER (ADT) SYSTEM
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT DEPARTMENTS COLLABORATE WITH ONE
ANOTHER WHEN SELECTING A HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM? Ans-
COLLABORATION LEADS TO KNOWLEDGE SHARING
THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGIES IN NURSING
INFORMATICS IS DRIVEN BY THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES? Ans-
ACCESSIBILITY, LONGEVITY AND REUSABILITY
PERIOPERATIVE NURSING DATA SET (PNDS) Ans- Which nursing terminology
contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative
experience
THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARD TERMINOLOGIES IN NURSING
INFORMATICS IS DRIVEN BY THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES
ACCESSIBILITY, UBIQUITY, LONGEVITY AND REUSABILITY
health info systems Ans- -LABORATORY SYSTEM
- PHARMACY SYSTEM
- REGISTRATION SYSTEM
WHY ARE STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGIES IMPORTANT TO NURSING Ans-
THEY IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AMONG INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SECURE STAFF NURSES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
WHEN IMPLEMENTING A HEALTH INFO SYSTEM? Ans- NURSES KNOWLEDGE OF
CURRENT PATIENT CARE WORKFLOW MAY IMPROVE IMPLEMENTATION
DECISIONS
HEALTH INFO SYSTEMS IS A Ans- GROUP OF SYSTEMS USED WITHIN A
HOSPITAL THAT SUPPORT AND ENHANCE HEALTHCARE
ADMISSION
DISCHARGE
