WGU C468 Nursing Informatics
Knowledge Check I
Please review the assigned e-text readings for clarification on any missed questions.
Your score: 88% (35 points out of 40)
Question #1 (1 point)
Nursing informatics is defined as
Your answer:
The integration of nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and
communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom into nursing practice Correct
Question #2 (1 point)
The __________ is a nurse who has received educational preparation to conduct informatics research
and generate informatics theory and who has a broad vision of what can be attained using information
technology.
Your answer:
Informatics Nurse Specialist (INS) Correct
Question #3 (1 point)
How does computer literacy differ from information literacy?
Your answer:
Computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers, while information literacy
is the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use
needed information effectively. Correct
Question #4 (1 point)
The delivery of content and stimulation of learning primarily through the use of telecommunication
technologies and often used for corporate training is ______.
Your answer:
teleconferencing Incorrect
Correct answer:
distance learning
Question #5 (1 point)
Which of the following statements about virtual reality are true?
, Your answer:
It is a widely used form of multimedia that fully envelops learners in an environment providing the next
best option to performing the skill on a real person but without any risks to the learner or the client.
Correct
Question #6 (1 point)
Computer resistance by nurses is often the result of which of the following?
Your answer:
computer anxiety, limited computer skills, and poor communication on the part of administration to
consult nurses during the change process Correct
Question #7 (1 point)
Which of the following is NOT an advantage for using a nursing information system?
Your answer:
Reduction in time spent with clients Correct
Question #8 (1 point)
An order entry system can do all of the following except ___________.
Your answer:
Alert all departments to carry out physician orders Incorrect
Correct answer:
Integrate results of data collected at the bedside
Question #9 (1 point)
________________ are used to access client data that are used to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
Your answer:
Clinical information systems (CIS) Correct
Question #10 (1 point)
Which of the following statements best describes meaningful use?
Your answer:
This is an initiative geared to spur the adoption and use of electronic health records for the purpose of
gathering and reporting data that can then be used to improve population health. Correct
Question #11 (1 point)
Knowledge Check I
Please review the assigned e-text readings for clarification on any missed questions.
Your score: 88% (35 points out of 40)
Question #1 (1 point)
Nursing informatics is defined as
Your answer:
The integration of nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and
communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom into nursing practice Correct
Question #2 (1 point)
The __________ is a nurse who has received educational preparation to conduct informatics research
and generate informatics theory and who has a broad vision of what can be attained using information
technology.
Your answer:
Informatics Nurse Specialist (INS) Correct
Question #3 (1 point)
How does computer literacy differ from information literacy?
Your answer:
Computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers, while information literacy
is the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use
needed information effectively. Correct
Question #4 (1 point)
The delivery of content and stimulation of learning primarily through the use of telecommunication
technologies and often used for corporate training is ______.
Your answer:
teleconferencing Incorrect
Correct answer:
distance learning
Question #5 (1 point)
Which of the following statements about virtual reality are true?
, Your answer:
It is a widely used form of multimedia that fully envelops learners in an environment providing the next
best option to performing the skill on a real person but without any risks to the learner or the client.
Correct
Question #6 (1 point)
Computer resistance by nurses is often the result of which of the following?
Your answer:
computer anxiety, limited computer skills, and poor communication on the part of administration to
consult nurses during the change process Correct
Question #7 (1 point)
Which of the following is NOT an advantage for using a nursing information system?
Your answer:
Reduction in time spent with clients Correct
Question #8 (1 point)
An order entry system can do all of the following except ___________.
Your answer:
Alert all departments to carry out physician orders Incorrect
Correct answer:
Integrate results of data collected at the bedside
Question #9 (1 point)
________________ are used to access client data that are used to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
Your answer:
Clinical information systems (CIS) Correct
Question #10 (1 point)
Which of the following statements best describes meaningful use?
Your answer:
This is an initiative geared to spur the adoption and use of electronic health records for the purpose of
gathering and reporting data that can then be used to improve population health. Correct
Question #11 (1 point)
