NR 599 Week 4
Midterm Exam/ NR 599 Midterm Exam
Nursing Informatics for Advanced Practice - Chamberlain College
, NR 599 Week 4 Midterm Exam
Question 1
pts
The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice
by which statement? (CO 7)
There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work groups and
organizations within the United States.
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process information to support
all areas of nursing, including practice, education, administration and research.
A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed before a nurse is
eligible to sit for the credentialing examination.
As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the client, the environment,
health, and the nurse.
Question 2
pts
Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information literate"? (C0 1)
"I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations."
"I utilize databases in the health care setting to input client information such as skin
condition."
"I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide information."
"I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs."
, Question 3
pts
The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the higher-level
"information" useful in caring for clients? (CO 1)
Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with differential.
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the client reported
feeling better today.
The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with prostatitis.
The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8 degrees F., and
oxygen saturation of 98%.
Question 4
pts
Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer
literacy? (CO 1)
Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas computer literacy helps the nurse to
access data.
A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not information skills.
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a
familiarity with the use of personal computers.
Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas computer literacy provides the
basis for computer order entry.
Midterm Exam/ NR 599 Midterm Exam
Nursing Informatics for Advanced Practice - Chamberlain College
, NR 599 Week 4 Midterm Exam
Question 1
pts
The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice
by which statement? (CO 7)
There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work groups and
organizations within the United States.
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process information to support
all areas of nursing, including practice, education, administration and research.
A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed before a nurse is
eligible to sit for the credentialing examination.
As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the client, the environment,
health, and the nurse.
Question 2
pts
Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information literate"? (C0 1)
"I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations."
"I utilize databases in the health care setting to input client information such as skin
condition."
"I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide information."
"I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs."
, Question 3
pts
The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the higher-level
"information" useful in caring for clients? (CO 1)
Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with differential.
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the client reported
feeling better today.
The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with prostatitis.
The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8 degrees F., and
oxygen saturation of 98%.
Question 4
pts
Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer
literacy? (CO 1)
Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas computer literacy helps the nurse to
access data.
A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not information skills.
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a
familiarity with the use of personal computers.
Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas computer literacy provides the
basis for computer order entry.
