WGU C468 - Information Management and the Application of
Technology
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the
skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Ans -
Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Ans - Information
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 Ans - Information science
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 systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall
outcomes Ans - Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback
of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product Ans - Knowledge worker
The beginner nurse is 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 Ans - False, these are qualities of
the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam
Ans - False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies
Ans - True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are
all examples of what Ans - Information technologies, not systems but
functions within a system
, The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider
enters orders electronically into the EHR Ans - Computerized Physician
Order Entry (CPOE)
A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to
identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
Ans - True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how
informatics can affect nursing practice Ans - True, examples of clinical
decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing
practice Ans - Nursing informatics
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 Ans - The foundation of
knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of
what Ans - Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare Ans - Less consumer accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence Ans - The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the
activities and operations of an organization Ans - Strategic planning, long-
range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand
software and electronic processes Ans - They will need to be trained on
the system
Strategic planning is not driven by Ans - Short term goals, strategic
planning is a long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics Ans - Blogging
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and
"wants" be determined Ans - Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle Ans - 1. Needs assessment phase
Technology
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the
skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Ans -
Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Ans - Information
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 Ans - Information science
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 systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall
outcomes Ans - Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback
of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product Ans - Knowledge worker
The beginner nurse is 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 Ans - False, these are qualities of
the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam
Ans - False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies
Ans - True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are
all examples of what Ans - Information technologies, not systems but
functions within a system
, The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider
enters orders electronically into the EHR Ans - Computerized Physician
Order Entry (CPOE)
A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to
identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
Ans - True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how
informatics can affect nursing practice Ans - True, examples of clinical
decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing
practice Ans - Nursing informatics
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 Ans - The foundation of
knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of
what Ans - Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare Ans - Less consumer accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence Ans - The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the
activities and operations of an organization Ans - Strategic planning, long-
range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand
software and electronic processes Ans - They will need to be trained on
the system
Strategic planning is not driven by Ans - Short term goals, strategic
planning is a long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics Ans - Blogging
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and
"wants" be determined Ans - Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle Ans - 1. Needs assessment phase
