WGU C468 FINAL OA LATEST EXAM
2024/2025 REAL EXAM 300+QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of data
and looks for previously hidden trends? - (correct answer)Data Mining
the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new information -
(correct answer)Data Mining
A Nurse is reviewing a patient's pneumonia vaccination status in the electronic medical
record. The nurse determines the patient needs this vaccine before discharge to meet
the requirements of a current clinical pathway.
Why would the nurse use information systems in this manner? - (correct answer)To
promote desired clinical outcomes
A nursing informatics specialist at a small, rural hospital implemented a clinical
information system utilizing an electronic health record (EHR). She obtained input from
nurses regarding selection of the specific EHR. She noted that some of the nurses had
negative attitudes towards a change to the EHR, but she encouraged them to try the
system and note its benefits. She implemented the system after all nurses were trained
about the EHR. There were numerous complaints about the EHR, which the Nursing
Informatics Specialist decided to ignore since the personnel were new to the system.
Which barrier to implementing technology is present in the scenario? - (correct
answer)Lack of continued support
How is information related to data? - (correct answer)Information is data that has been
interpreted
How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in
nursing? - (correct answer)- The nurse can discern research findings that can be
applied to practice
- Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and general internet
searches
A nurse documents care of a patient with a decubitus ulcer in the electronic health
record.
Which term describes the electronic health record in this situation? - (correct
answer)Information system
Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? - (correct answer)Nurses
generate knowledge as a product
Beginning nurse
, A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - (correct answer)A. Uses information
systems to manage patients
Experienced nurse
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - (correct answer)B. Pulls trends out of
data
Informatics innovator
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - (correct answer)C. Generates informatics
theory
Informatics nurse specialist
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - (correct answer)D. Focuses on nursing's
information needs
Informatics nurse OR Informatics nurse specialist?
The RN who works in the area of informatics - (correct answer)Informatics nurse
Informatics nurse OR Informatics nurse specialist?
Has an interest or experience, but no formal training in informatics - (correct
answer)Informatics nurse
Informatics nurse OR Informatics nurse specialist?
Plays an active role in research and theory development - (correct answer)Informatics
nurse specialist
Informatics nurse OR Informatics nurse specialist?
2024/2025 REAL EXAM 300+QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of data
and looks for previously hidden trends? - (correct answer)Data Mining
the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new information -
(correct answer)Data Mining
A Nurse is reviewing a patient's pneumonia vaccination status in the electronic medical
record. The nurse determines the patient needs this vaccine before discharge to meet
the requirements of a current clinical pathway.
Why would the nurse use information systems in this manner? - (correct answer)To
promote desired clinical outcomes
A nursing informatics specialist at a small, rural hospital implemented a clinical
information system utilizing an electronic health record (EHR). She obtained input from
nurses regarding selection of the specific EHR. She noted that some of the nurses had
negative attitudes towards a change to the EHR, but she encouraged them to try the
system and note its benefits. She implemented the system after all nurses were trained
about the EHR. There were numerous complaints about the EHR, which the Nursing
Informatics Specialist decided to ignore since the personnel were new to the system.
Which barrier to implementing technology is present in the scenario? - (correct
answer)Lack of continued support
How is information related to data? - (correct answer)Information is data that has been
interpreted
How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in
nursing? - (correct answer)- The nurse can discern research findings that can be
applied to practice
- Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and general internet
searches
A nurse documents care of a patient with a decubitus ulcer in the electronic health
record.
Which term describes the electronic health record in this situation? - (correct
answer)Information system
Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? - (correct answer)Nurses
generate knowledge as a product
Beginning nurse
, A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - (correct answer)A. Uses information
systems to manage patients
Experienced nurse
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - (correct answer)B. Pulls trends out of
data
Informatics innovator
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - (correct answer)C. Generates informatics
theory
Informatics nurse specialist
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - (correct answer)D. Focuses on nursing's
information needs
Informatics nurse OR Informatics nurse specialist?
The RN who works in the area of informatics - (correct answer)Informatics nurse
Informatics nurse OR Informatics nurse specialist?
Has an interest or experience, but no formal training in informatics - (correct
answer)Informatics nurse
Informatics nurse OR Informatics nurse specialist?
Plays an active role in research and theory development - (correct answer)Informatics
nurse specialist
Informatics nurse OR Informatics nurse specialist?
