WGU 468 - OA Information Management and the Application of Technology

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