WGU Information Management - C468 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A

WGU Information Management - C468 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A Information literacy Correct Answer: Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Information Correct Answer: Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Information science Correct 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 Information systems Correct Answer: Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. Correct Answer: Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Knowledge worker Correct Answer: Nurses in this type of role -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product Expert/Experienced Nurse Correct Answer: 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 Nursing informatics Correct Answer: Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National certification exam Clinical practice guidelines Correct Answer: Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system Correct Answer: CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) Correct Answer: The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR RFID Correct Answer: A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment Informatics affecting Nursing Practice Correct Answer: Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of clinical decision support Nursing informatics Correct Answer: The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice The foundation of knowledge model Correct 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 Data (not information until it has been analyzed) Correct Answer: A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Less consumer accountability Correct Answer: Not an emerging trend in healthcare Mission Correct Answer: The purpose or reason for an organizations existence Strategic planning, long-range Correct Answer: The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization They will need to be trained on the system Correct Answer: Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes Strategic Planning Correct Answer: Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL Blogging Correct Answer: Not a national trend related to nursing informatics Needs assessment Correct Answer: During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined Information Life Cycle Phases Correct Answer: 1. Needs assessment phase 2. System selection phase 3. System implementation phase 4. Maintenance phase Project scope Correct Answer: Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort Nurses active participation in Electronic Information Importance Correct Answer: To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team Project Implementation Team Responsibilities Correct Answer: Execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows Company history Correct Answer: A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document includes what System Implementation Role Correct Answer: Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training Continuous Correct Answer: Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system EHR Essential Components Correct Answer: Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data EHR Function Correct Answer: Bar-code medication administration