WGU INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND
THE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY C468
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Correct Answer: -LABORATORY SYSTEM
- ORDER ENTRY SYSTEM
- MONITORING SYSTEM
information literacy Correct Answer: This is defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find,evaluate, and use needed information effectively
Strategic Planning is driving by all of the following Correct Answer: - organization mission and values
- short term goals
- service offered
- long term goals
a person's ht,wt, code status and date of birth are all examples of Correct Answer: DATA
the mission Correct Answer: is the purpose or reason for an organization existence
Strategic Planning Correct Answer: is the development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding
the activities and operations of an organization
the foundation of knowledge model Correct Answer: - is the basic 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
Nursing informatics Correct Answer: the use of technology and information to help support all aspects
of nursing practices
Information Life Cycle Correct Answer: - needs assessment phase
- system selection phase
- system implementation phase
- maintenance phase
emerging trends in healthcare Correct Answer: - a push for patient safety
- error reduction
- additional regulatory requirements
Project Scope Correct Answer: the size and details of a collaborative effort
NURSES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTED TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION IS CURRENT AND
ACCESSIBLE TO HC TEAM
,why is the nurses active participation in electronic patient information important Correct Answer: to
ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
#1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE Correct Answer: ORGANIZATION PERFORMS GAPS, ANALYSIS,
DETERMINING THE NEEDS AND WANTS IN A INFORMATION SYSTEM
#2 SYSTEM SELECTION PHASE Correct Answer: - ORGANIZATION SEEKS OUT A VENDOR COMPANY THAT
OFFER THEM A SYSTEM THAT BEST FITS THEIR NEEDS.
* RFI- INITIAL CONTACT WITH A VENDOR
* RFP- PROPOSAL REQUEST
* RFQ- REQUEST FOR PRICING QUOTE
#3 SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION PHASE Correct Answer: - GO LIVe PLANNING
- TRAINING OF END-USERS
- EXECUTE SYSTEM CHANGES
#4 MAINTENANCE PHASE Correct Answer: - PROBLEM SOLVING, DEBUGGING
- BACKUP FILES
- INSTALLING SYSTEM UPGRADES
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF THE EHR Correct Answer: - ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
- PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
- VITAL SIGNS
EXAMPLE OF A ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE EHR: Correct Answer: EVIDENCE - BASED DECISION
SUPPORT
Function of EHR: Correct Answer: BARCODE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (BCMA)
CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) Correct Answer: THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE DR OR
PROVIDER ENTERS ORDERS ELECTRONICALLY INTO THE EHR
A BENEFIT OF THE EHR IS THAT IT CAN PROVIDE PATIENT SUPPORT, GIVE A EXAMPLE OF PT SUPPORT
Correct Answer: EDUCATION MATERIAL SUCH AS FOR REDUCING SODIUM INTAKE
BENEFITS TO USING THE EHR Correct Answer: Reduces medication errors, improves provider
documentation
HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM Correct Answer: - ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM
- CLINICAL INFO SYSTEM
PRIMARY FUNCTIONALITY IN CONTRAST TO THAT OF A HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM Correct Answer:
TO PROMOTE PATIENT SAFETY
AN EXAMPLE OF A BARRIER TO PATIENT CENTERED CARE Correct Answer: WAITING UNTIL THE END OF
THE SHIFT TO DOCUMENT YOUR PATIENT ASSESSMENTS INTO THE EHR
, CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Correct Answer: - LABORATORY SYSTEM
- PHARMACY SYSTEM
- CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATIVE INFO SYSTEM Correct Answer: - REGISTRATION SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- SCHEDULING SYSTEM
CONNECTION NEEDED TO ACCESS THE EHR WHEN AN INTERNET CONNECTION IS LOST Correct Answer:
LOCAL AREA NETWORK ACCESS(LAN)
potential challenges can occur when implementing an EHR THROUGHOUT A MEDICAL CENTER WITH
VARIOUS OUTPATIENT CLINICS Correct Answer: standardization of data /diff data needs for each
outpatient clinic
how does the EHR help patients receive quality care when going from one facility to another Correct
Answer: It allows healthcare professionals to see what the patient has been receiving therapy providing
the appropriate treatment
What patient info would a nurse retrieve from the EHR Correct Answer: - Immunization history
- CT scan results
- Patients date of birth
THE EHR Correct Answer: IS A LONGITUDINAL ELECTRONIC PATIENT RECORD OF ALL HEALTHCARE
ENCOUNTERS
WHICH 2 ITEMS COULD THE RN USE TO ACCESS A PATIENT'S MEDICATIONS FROM A MED
ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM SUCH A PYXIS Correct Answer: - BARCODE ID/EMPLOYEE BADGE
- BIOMETRICS SUCH AS A FINGERPRINT
THIS ACRONYM IS USED TO REFER A STANDARD OF INTEROPERABILITY AND THE EXCHANGE OF CLINICAL
DATA? Correct Answer: HL7 ( HEALTH LEVEL 7)
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARE EFFECTIVE FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING REASON? Correct Answer: -
THE INFO RETRIEVED CAN BE TO FOSTER RESEARCH
- IMPROVES NURSING DOCUMENTATION COMPLIANCE
- IT CAN IMPROVE CLINICIAN WORKFLOW
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM Correct Answer: - SCHEDULING SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- ADMISSION, DISCHARGE AND TRANSFER (ADT) SYSTEM
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT DEPARTMENTS COLLABORATE WITH ONE ANOTHER WHEN SELECTING A
HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM? Correct Answer: COLLABORATION LEADS TO KNOWLEDGE SHARING
THE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY C468
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Correct Answer: -LABORATORY SYSTEM
- ORDER ENTRY SYSTEM
- MONITORING SYSTEM
information literacy Correct Answer: This is defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find,evaluate, and use needed information effectively
Strategic Planning is driving by all of the following Correct Answer: - organization mission and values
- short term goals
- service offered
- long term goals
a person's ht,wt, code status and date of birth are all examples of Correct Answer: DATA
the mission Correct Answer: is the purpose or reason for an organization existence
Strategic Planning Correct Answer: is the development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding
the activities and operations of an organization
the foundation of knowledge model Correct Answer: - is the basic 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
Nursing informatics Correct Answer: the use of technology and information to help support all aspects
of nursing practices
Information Life Cycle Correct Answer: - needs assessment phase
- system selection phase
- system implementation phase
- maintenance phase
emerging trends in healthcare Correct Answer: - a push for patient safety
- error reduction
- additional regulatory requirements
Project Scope Correct Answer: the size and details of a collaborative effort
NURSES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTED TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION IS CURRENT AND
ACCESSIBLE TO HC TEAM
,why is the nurses active participation in electronic patient information important Correct Answer: to
ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
#1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE Correct Answer: ORGANIZATION PERFORMS GAPS, ANALYSIS,
DETERMINING THE NEEDS AND WANTS IN A INFORMATION SYSTEM
#2 SYSTEM SELECTION PHASE Correct Answer: - ORGANIZATION SEEKS OUT A VENDOR COMPANY THAT
OFFER THEM A SYSTEM THAT BEST FITS THEIR NEEDS.
* RFI- INITIAL CONTACT WITH A VENDOR
* RFP- PROPOSAL REQUEST
* RFQ- REQUEST FOR PRICING QUOTE
#3 SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION PHASE Correct Answer: - GO LIVe PLANNING
- TRAINING OF END-USERS
- EXECUTE SYSTEM CHANGES
#4 MAINTENANCE PHASE Correct Answer: - PROBLEM SOLVING, DEBUGGING
- BACKUP FILES
- INSTALLING SYSTEM UPGRADES
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF THE EHR Correct Answer: - ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
- PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
- VITAL SIGNS
EXAMPLE OF A ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE EHR: Correct Answer: EVIDENCE - BASED DECISION
SUPPORT
Function of EHR: Correct Answer: BARCODE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (BCMA)
CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) Correct Answer: THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE DR OR
PROVIDER ENTERS ORDERS ELECTRONICALLY INTO THE EHR
A BENEFIT OF THE EHR IS THAT IT CAN PROVIDE PATIENT SUPPORT, GIVE A EXAMPLE OF PT SUPPORT
Correct Answer: EDUCATION MATERIAL SUCH AS FOR REDUCING SODIUM INTAKE
BENEFITS TO USING THE EHR Correct Answer: Reduces medication errors, improves provider
documentation
HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM Correct Answer: - ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM
- CLINICAL INFO SYSTEM
PRIMARY FUNCTIONALITY IN CONTRAST TO THAT OF A HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM Correct Answer:
TO PROMOTE PATIENT SAFETY
AN EXAMPLE OF A BARRIER TO PATIENT CENTERED CARE Correct Answer: WAITING UNTIL THE END OF
THE SHIFT TO DOCUMENT YOUR PATIENT ASSESSMENTS INTO THE EHR
, CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Correct Answer: - LABORATORY SYSTEM
- PHARMACY SYSTEM
- CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATIVE INFO SYSTEM Correct Answer: - REGISTRATION SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- SCHEDULING SYSTEM
CONNECTION NEEDED TO ACCESS THE EHR WHEN AN INTERNET CONNECTION IS LOST Correct Answer:
LOCAL AREA NETWORK ACCESS(LAN)
potential challenges can occur when implementing an EHR THROUGHOUT A MEDICAL CENTER WITH
VARIOUS OUTPATIENT CLINICS Correct Answer: standardization of data /diff data needs for each
outpatient clinic
how does the EHR help patients receive quality care when going from one facility to another Correct
Answer: It allows healthcare professionals to see what the patient has been receiving therapy providing
the appropriate treatment
What patient info would a nurse retrieve from the EHR Correct Answer: - Immunization history
- CT scan results
- Patients date of birth
THE EHR Correct Answer: IS A LONGITUDINAL ELECTRONIC PATIENT RECORD OF ALL HEALTHCARE
ENCOUNTERS
WHICH 2 ITEMS COULD THE RN USE TO ACCESS A PATIENT'S MEDICATIONS FROM A MED
ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM SUCH A PYXIS Correct Answer: - BARCODE ID/EMPLOYEE BADGE
- BIOMETRICS SUCH AS A FINGERPRINT
THIS ACRONYM IS USED TO REFER A STANDARD OF INTEROPERABILITY AND THE EXCHANGE OF CLINICAL
DATA? Correct Answer: HL7 ( HEALTH LEVEL 7)
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARE EFFECTIVE FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING REASON? Correct Answer: -
THE INFO RETRIEVED CAN BE TO FOSTER RESEARCH
- IMPROVES NURSING DOCUMENTATION COMPLIANCE
- IT CAN IMPROVE CLINICIAN WORKFLOW
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM Correct Answer: - SCHEDULING SYSTEM
- FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- ADMISSION, DISCHARGE AND TRANSFER (ADT) SYSTEM
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT DEPARTMENTS COLLABORATE WITH ONE ANOTHER WHEN SELECTING A
HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM? Correct Answer: COLLABORATION LEADS TO KNOWLEDGE SHARING
