WGU 468 - OA Information Management
and the Application of Technology
information literacy - Answer the ability to recognize when information is needed as well
as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
information - Answer used to describe data that has been interpreted
information science - Answer 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 - Answer allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in
evidenced based research
CPOE - Answer the name used to describe the process by which the physician or
provider enters orders electronically into the HER
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) - Answer a type of technology that is used to identify
and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
Nursing informatics - Answer uses information and technology to communicate, manage
knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making
Foundation of Knowledge model - Answer 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 - Answer the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for
guiding the activities and operations of an organization
Project Scope - Answer the size and details of a collaborative effort
Local area network (LAN) access - Answer the type of connection needed to access the
EHR when an internet connection is lost
order entry systems - Answer this type of health information system ensures the
accuracy of physician orders
, Health information systems - Answer A group of systems used within the hospital to
support and enhance healthcare
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) - Answer Which nursing terminology contains a
nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience
HL7 (Health Level 7) - Answer 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? - Answer Information system
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes? -
Answer By allowing them hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being
learned
Knowledge worker - nurses in this type of role: - Answer Are continuous learners
Use technology to support and inform nursing practice
Generate knowledge as a product
Characteristics of an experience nurse: - Answer 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: - Answer Uses information systems to manage
patients
CPOE, Barcode Medication Administration, and Clinical Decision Support are all
examples of: - Answer Information Technologies (functions within the information
systems)
Clinical pathways and computer-generated care plans (examples of clinical decision
support) are examples of - Answer how informatics can affect nursing
A patient's height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of: - Answer
Data
Emerging trends in healthcare - Answer Error reduction
A push for patient safety
Additional regulatory requirements
and the Application of Technology
information literacy - Answer the ability to recognize when information is needed as well
as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
information - Answer used to describe data that has been interpreted
information science - Answer 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 - Answer allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in
evidenced based research
CPOE - Answer the name used to describe the process by which the physician or
provider enters orders electronically into the HER
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) - Answer a type of technology that is used to identify
and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
Nursing informatics - Answer uses information and technology to communicate, manage
knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making
Foundation of Knowledge model - Answer 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 - Answer the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for
guiding the activities and operations of an organization
Project Scope - Answer the size and details of a collaborative effort
Local area network (LAN) access - Answer the type of connection needed to access the
EHR when an internet connection is lost
order entry systems - Answer this type of health information system ensures the
accuracy of physician orders
, Health information systems - Answer A group of systems used within the hospital to
support and enhance healthcare
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) - Answer Which nursing terminology contains a
nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience
HL7 (Health Level 7) - Answer 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? - Answer Information system
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes? -
Answer By allowing them hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being
learned
Knowledge worker - nurses in this type of role: - Answer Are continuous learners
Use technology to support and inform nursing practice
Generate knowledge as a product
Characteristics of an experience nurse: - Answer 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: - Answer Uses information systems to manage
patients
CPOE, Barcode Medication Administration, and Clinical Decision Support are all
examples of: - Answer Information Technologies (functions within the information
systems)
Clinical pathways and computer-generated care plans (examples of clinical decision
support) are examples of - Answer how informatics can affect nursing
A patient's height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of: - Answer
Data
Emerging trends in healthcare - Answer Error reduction
A push for patient safety
Additional regulatory requirements
