WGU 468 - OA Information Management and
the Application of Technology
information literacy - ✔✔the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to
find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
information - ✔✔used to describe data that has been interpreted
information science - ✔✔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 - ✔✔allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in evidenced based
research
CPOE - ✔✔the name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders
electronically into the HER
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) - ✔✔a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies
and medications within a healthcare environment
Nursing informatics - ✔✔uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge,
mitigate error, and support decision making
Foundation of Knowledge model - ✔✔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 - ✔✔the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for guiding the
activities and operations of an organization
Project Scope - ✔✔the size and details of a collaborative effort
Local area network (LAN) access - ✔✔the type of connection needed to access the EHR when an
internet connection is lost
order entry systems - ✔✔this type of health information system ensures the accuracy of physician
orders
Health information systems - ✔✔A group of systems used within the hospital to support and
enhance healthcare
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) - ✔✔Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis,
interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience
HL7 (Health Level 7) - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Information system
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes? - ✔✔By allowing
them hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Knowledge worker - nurses in this type of role: - ✔✔Are continuous learners
Use technology to support and inform nursing practice
the Application of Technology
information literacy - ✔✔the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to
find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
information - ✔✔used to describe data that has been interpreted
information science - ✔✔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 - ✔✔allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in evidenced based
research
CPOE - ✔✔the name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders
electronically into the HER
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) - ✔✔a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies
and medications within a healthcare environment
Nursing informatics - ✔✔uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge,
mitigate error, and support decision making
Foundation of Knowledge model - ✔✔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 - ✔✔the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for guiding the
activities and operations of an organization
Project Scope - ✔✔the size and details of a collaborative effort
Local area network (LAN) access - ✔✔the type of connection needed to access the EHR when an
internet connection is lost
order entry systems - ✔✔this type of health information system ensures the accuracy of physician
orders
Health information systems - ✔✔A group of systems used within the hospital to support and
enhance healthcare
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) - ✔✔Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis,
interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience
HL7 (Health Level 7) - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Information system
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes? - ✔✔By allowing
them hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Knowledge worker - nurses in this type of role: - ✔✔Are continuous learners
Use technology to support and inform nursing practice
