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
Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
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
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
Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes
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
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
False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam
False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies
True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all
examples of what
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
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
True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how
informatics can affect nursing practice
, True, examples of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing
practice
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
The foundation of knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare
Less consumer accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities
and operations of an organization
Strategic planning, long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand
software and electronic processes
They will need to be trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by
Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Blogging
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants"
be determined
Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle
1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Project scope
Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important
To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
Responsibilities of the project implementation team
execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of
current workflows
A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document
includes what
Company history
System implementation role
Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training
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
Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
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
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
Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes
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
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
False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam
False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies
True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all
examples of what
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
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
True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how
informatics can affect nursing practice
, True, examples of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing
practice
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
The foundation of knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare
Less consumer accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities
and operations of an organization
Strategic planning, long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand
software and electronic processes
They will need to be trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by
Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Blogging
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants"
be determined
Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle
1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Project scope
Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important
To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
Responsibilities of the project implementation team
execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of
current workflows
A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document
includes what
Company history
System implementation role
Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training
