WGU Information Management and the Application of
Technology - C468/70 Questions and Answers
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the
skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively - Correct
Answer -Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - Correct Answer
-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 - Correct Answer -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 - Correct Answer -Information
systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall
outcomes - Correct Answer -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 - Correct Answer -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 - Correct Answer -False, these are
qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam -
Correct Answer -False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies -
Correct Answer -True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are
all examples of what - Correct Answer -Information technologies, not systems
but functions within a system
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, The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider
enters orders electronically into the EHR - Correct Answer -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
- Correct Answer -True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how
informatics can affect nursing practice - Correct Answer -True, examples of
clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing
practice - Correct Answer -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 - Correct Answer -The foundation of
knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of
what - Correct Answer -Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare - Correct Answer -Less consumer
accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence - Correct Answer -The
mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the
activities and operations of an organization - Correct Answer -Strategic
planning, long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand
software and electronic processes - Correct Answer -They will need to be
trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by - Correct Answer -Short term goals,
strategic planning is a long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics - Correct Answer -Blogging
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Technology - C468/70 Questions and Answers
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the
skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively - Correct
Answer -Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - Correct Answer
-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 - Correct Answer -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 - Correct Answer -Information
systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall
outcomes - Correct Answer -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 - Correct Answer -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 - Correct Answer -False, these are
qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam -
Correct Answer -False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies -
Correct Answer -True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are
all examples of what - Correct Answer -Information technologies, not systems
but functions within a system
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, The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider
enters orders electronically into the EHR - Correct Answer -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
- Correct Answer -True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how
informatics can affect nursing practice - Correct Answer -True, examples of
clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing
practice - Correct Answer -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 - Correct Answer -The foundation of
knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of
what - Correct Answer -Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare - Correct Answer -Less consumer
accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence - Correct Answer -The
mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the
activities and operations of an organization - Correct Answer -Strategic
planning, long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand
software and electronic processes - Correct Answer -They will need to be
trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by - Correct Answer -Short term goals,
strategic planning is a long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics - Correct Answer -Blogging
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