C468 Information Management and the Application
of Technology WGU
Information literacy Correct Ans:- Defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information Correct Ans:- Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science Correct 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
Information systems Correct Ans:- Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a
fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. Correct Ans:- Allowing them hands-on
practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Knowledge worker Correct Ans:- Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
Expert/Experienced Nurse Correct Ans:- Expected to fully integrate informatics throughout
the course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how
to pull trends out of data
Nursing informatics Correct Ans:- Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own
National certification exam
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice
Clinical practice guidelines Correct Ans:- Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the
creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system Correct Ans:- CPOE,
bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Informatics affecting Nursing Practice Correct Ans:- Clinical pathways and computer
generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True,
examples of clinical decision support
The foundation of knowledge model Correct 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
Data (not information until it has been analyzed) Correct Ans:- A patients height, weight,
code status, and date of birth are all examples of what
, Strategic planning, long-range Correct Ans:- The development of a comprehensive long
range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization
They will need to be trained on the system Correct Ans:- Why is it not important that
selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes
Strategic Planning Correct Ans:- Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as
Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL
Needs assessment Correct Ans:- During which phase of the information life cycle should
the "musts" and "wants" be determined
Information Life Cycle Phases Correct Ans:- 1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Project scope Correct Ans:- Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Project Implementation Team Responsibilities Correct Ans:- Execution of system changes,
active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows
System Implementation Role Correct Ans:- Go-live planning, applying system changes as
needed, end-user training
Continuous Correct Ans:- Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system
EHR Essential Components Correct Ans:- Evidence-based decision support, assessment
findings, vital signs, demographic data
EHR Function Correct Ans:- Bar-code medication administration
EHR Benefits Correct Ans:- Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation
EHR Main Goal Correct Ans:- Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a
health information system is promoting patient safety
HIS (Health Information System) Correct Ans:- Broad term used to describe administrative
and clinical systems to streamline work flow processes efficiency
Barrier to patient centered care Correct Ans:- Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart
patient assessments a barrier to patient centered care...Yes, chart in real time.
Computer position can be a barrier if it is placed between the provider and the patient...pay
attention to your patient.
Standardization of Data and Different data needs of each clinic Correct Ans:- What
potential challenge can occur when implementing an EHR in a medical center with various
outpatient clinics
Local Area Network (LAN) access Correct Ans:- What is the type of connection is needed to
access the EHR when an internet connection is lost
EHR Correct Ans:- The EHR is a longitudinal electronic patient record of all health care
encounters...carries with the patient (longitudinal)
of Technology WGU
Information literacy Correct Ans:- Defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information Correct Ans:- Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science Correct 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
Information systems Correct Ans:- Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a
fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. Correct Ans:- Allowing them hands-on
practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Knowledge worker Correct Ans:- Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
Expert/Experienced Nurse Correct Ans:- Expected to fully integrate informatics throughout
the course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how
to pull trends out of data
Nursing informatics Correct Ans:- Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own
National certification exam
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice
Clinical practice guidelines Correct Ans:- Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the
creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system Correct Ans:- CPOE,
bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Informatics affecting Nursing Practice Correct Ans:- Clinical pathways and computer
generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True,
examples of clinical decision support
The foundation of knowledge model Correct 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
Data (not information until it has been analyzed) Correct Ans:- A patients height, weight,
code status, and date of birth are all examples of what
, Strategic planning, long-range Correct Ans:- The development of a comprehensive long
range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization
They will need to be trained on the system Correct Ans:- Why is it not important that
selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes
Strategic Planning Correct Ans:- Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as
Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL
Needs assessment Correct Ans:- During which phase of the information life cycle should
the "musts" and "wants" be determined
Information Life Cycle Phases Correct Ans:- 1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Project scope Correct Ans:- Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Project Implementation Team Responsibilities Correct Ans:- Execution of system changes,
active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows
System Implementation Role Correct Ans:- Go-live planning, applying system changes as
needed, end-user training
Continuous Correct Ans:- Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system
EHR Essential Components Correct Ans:- Evidence-based decision support, assessment
findings, vital signs, demographic data
EHR Function Correct Ans:- Bar-code medication administration
EHR Benefits Correct Ans:- Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation
EHR Main Goal Correct Ans:- Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a
health information system is promoting patient safety
HIS (Health Information System) Correct Ans:- Broad term used to describe administrative
and clinical systems to streamline work flow processes efficiency
Barrier to patient centered care Correct Ans:- Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart
patient assessments a barrier to patient centered care...Yes, chart in real time.
Computer position can be a barrier if it is placed between the provider and the patient...pay
attention to your patient.
Standardization of Data and Different data needs of each clinic Correct Ans:- What
potential challenge can occur when implementing an EHR in a medical center with various
outpatient clinics
Local Area Network (LAN) access Correct Ans:- What is the type of connection is needed to
access the EHR when an internet connection is lost
EHR Correct Ans:- The EHR is a longitudinal electronic patient record of all health care
encounters...carries with the patient (longitudinal)
