WGU 468-OA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & THE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
WGU 468 - OA Information Management
and the Application of Technology
information literacy Ans- the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as
the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
information Ans- used to describe data that has been interpreted
information science Ans- Focus on how to gather, process and transform information
into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science
clinical practice guidelines Ans- allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in
evidenced based research
CPOE Ans- the name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider
enters orders electronically into the HER
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) Ans- a type of technology that is used to identify and
track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
Nursing informatics Ans- uses information and technology to communicate, manage
knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making
Foundation of Knowledge model Ans- The basis 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
Strategic Planning Ans- the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for
guiding the activities and operations of an organization
Project Scope Ans- the size and details of a collaborative effort
Local area network (LAN) access Ans- the type of connection needed to access the
EHR when an internet connection is lost
, order entry systems Ans- this type of health information system ensures the accuracy of
physician orders
Health information systems Ans- A group of systems used within the hospital to support
and enhance healthcare
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) Ans- Which nursing terminology contains a
nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience
HL7 (Health Level 7) Ans- Acronym used to refer a standard of interoperability and
exchange of clinical data
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of
using the EHR in which way? Ans- Information system
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes?
Ans- By allowing them hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being
learned
Knowledge worker - nurses in this type of role: Ans- Are continuous learners
Use technology to support and inform nursing practice
Generate knowledge as a product
Characteristics of an experience nurse: Ans- Fully integrate informatics throughout the
course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval
Know how to pull trends out of data
Characteristics of a beginner nurse: Ans- Uses information systems to manage patients
CPOE, Barcode Medication Administration, and Clinical Decision Support are all
examples of: Ans- Information Technologies (functions within the information systems)
Clinical pathways and computer-generated care plans (examples of clinical decision
support) are examples of Ans- how informatics can affect nursing
A patient's height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of: Ans- Data
Emerging trends in healthcare Ans- Error reduction
A push for patient safety
Additional regulatory requirements
WGU 468 - OA Information Management
and the Application of Technology
information literacy Ans- the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as
the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
information Ans- used to describe data that has been interpreted
information science Ans- Focus on how to gather, process and transform information
into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science
clinical practice guidelines Ans- allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in
evidenced based research
CPOE Ans- the name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider
enters orders electronically into the HER
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) Ans- a type of technology that is used to identify and
track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
Nursing informatics Ans- uses information and technology to communicate, manage
knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making
Foundation of Knowledge model Ans- The basis 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
Strategic Planning Ans- the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for
guiding the activities and operations of an organization
Project Scope Ans- the size and details of a collaborative effort
Local area network (LAN) access Ans- the type of connection needed to access the
EHR when an internet connection is lost
, order entry systems Ans- this type of health information system ensures the accuracy of
physician orders
Health information systems Ans- A group of systems used within the hospital to support
and enhance healthcare
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) Ans- Which nursing terminology contains a
nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience
HL7 (Health Level 7) Ans- Acronym used to refer a standard of interoperability and
exchange of clinical data
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of
using the EHR in which way? Ans- Information system
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes?
Ans- By allowing them hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being
learned
Knowledge worker - nurses in this type of role: Ans- Are continuous learners
Use technology to support and inform nursing practice
Generate knowledge as a product
Characteristics of an experience nurse: Ans- Fully integrate informatics throughout the
course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval
Know how to pull trends out of data
Characteristics of a beginner nurse: Ans- Uses information systems to manage patients
CPOE, Barcode Medication Administration, and Clinical Decision Support are all
examples of: Ans- Information Technologies (functions within the information systems)
Clinical pathways and computer-generated care plans (examples of clinical decision
support) are examples of Ans- how informatics can affect nursing
A patient's height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of: Ans- Data
Emerging trends in healthcare Ans- Error reduction
A push for patient safety
Additional regulatory requirements
