WGU D220 Nursing Informatics final
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What is the foundational focus of nursing informatics? ✔✔The management of patient-focused
information
What action did the American Nursing Association (ANA) take in 1995 to recognize the
importance of nursing informatics? ✔✔Established the informatics certification examination
The nurse who effectively uses information technologies is most importantly affecting what
aspect of professional nursing in the future? ✔✔Assuring that patient care is meeting an
acknowledged standard of care
Which of the following is an example of informatics applied in nursing? ✔✔Electronic health
record (EHR
The focus of informatics is information management, not computers. ✔✔True
What are the sciences that make up nursing informatics? Select all that apply. ✔✔Information
science
,Computer science
Nursing science
An example of information would be vital signs plotted on a graph. ✔✔True
Healthcare.gov is an example of what type of Internet site? ✔✔Health portal
What is the greatest concern about information presented on the World Wide Web? ✔✔Its
validity is not guaranteed.
What action is most important for a patient to take when considering whether to base health
decisions on information found on the web? ✔✔Discuss the information with the health care
provider.
Which is an example of a sensational writing style? ✔✔Drop 30 pounds in five days with this
new miracle pill!!!!
All health-related websites can be trusted to provide reliable information. ✔✔False
, Which topics should you consider when determining whether a website can be trusted? Select all
that apply. ✔✔Privacy
Date of publication
Source
When you are conducting research online, it is important to know who funds the website you are
viewing. ✔✔True
What is the greatest positive impact that communication among health care providers has on
patient care? ✔✔Staying informed of standards of care and practice
How is a wiki most useful to nursing? ✔✔Collaborative work on a research projec
Which form of online communication would best substitute for a traditional nursing seminar?
✔✔Webinar
Which of the following is not an example of a Web 2.0 tool that can be useful when seeking
health information? ✔✔Online dating site
Exam Already Passed
What is the foundational focus of nursing informatics? ✔✔The management of patient-focused
information
What action did the American Nursing Association (ANA) take in 1995 to recognize the
importance of nursing informatics? ✔✔Established the informatics certification examination
The nurse who effectively uses information technologies is most importantly affecting what
aspect of professional nursing in the future? ✔✔Assuring that patient care is meeting an
acknowledged standard of care
Which of the following is an example of informatics applied in nursing? ✔✔Electronic health
record (EHR
The focus of informatics is information management, not computers. ✔✔True
What are the sciences that make up nursing informatics? Select all that apply. ✔✔Information
science
,Computer science
Nursing science
An example of information would be vital signs plotted on a graph. ✔✔True
Healthcare.gov is an example of what type of Internet site? ✔✔Health portal
What is the greatest concern about information presented on the World Wide Web? ✔✔Its
validity is not guaranteed.
What action is most important for a patient to take when considering whether to base health
decisions on information found on the web? ✔✔Discuss the information with the health care
provider.
Which is an example of a sensational writing style? ✔✔Drop 30 pounds in five days with this
new miracle pill!!!!
All health-related websites can be trusted to provide reliable information. ✔✔False
, Which topics should you consider when determining whether a website can be trusted? Select all
that apply. ✔✔Privacy
Date of publication
Source
When you are conducting research online, it is important to know who funds the website you are
viewing. ✔✔True
What is the greatest positive impact that communication among health care providers has on
patient care? ✔✔Staying informed of standards of care and practice
How is a wiki most useful to nursing? ✔✔Collaborative work on a research projec
Which form of online communication would best substitute for a traditional nursing seminar?
✔✔Webinar
Which of the following is not an example of a Web 2.0 tool that can be useful when seeking
health information? ✔✔Online dating site
