VERSION CHAMBERAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to
manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice -
(correct answer) Nursing informatics
Generalist and Informatics Nurse Specialist - (correct answer) Levels of Nursing
Informatics Practice
Completed graduate level education in informatics or related field - (correct answer)
Informatics Nurse Specialist
The awareness and understanding of a set of information and the ways that information
can be made useful to support a specific task or reach a decision. - (correct answer)
Knowledge
Those who work with information and generate knowledge as a product. Nurses are an
example of such. - (correct answer) Knowledge Workers
the ability to apply valuable and viable knowledge, experience, understanding and
insight while being prudent and sensible. Sometimes considered the highest form of
"Common Sense" - (correct answer) Wisdom
Provide the basis of knowledge to advance nursing practice; include sciences such as
biology, physiology, psychology, ethics, and nursing.
-DIKW Paradigm (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom) - (correct answer)
Scientific Underpinning
Model that proposes that humans are organic information systems constantly acquiring,
processing, and generating information or knowledge in both their professional and
personal lives. - (correct answer) Foundation of Knowledge model
Study of storage, conversion and transformation, transfer or transmission of information
in computers through algorithms and practical implementation problems. - (correct
answer) Computer Science
Studies how the mind works from an information processing perspective. - (correct
answer) Cognitive Science
The study of the retrieval, application, use and management of information as well as
the human-computer interaction. - (correct answer) Information Science
Structured, controlled languages developed to represent concepts in a given domain in
a clear, unambiguous fashion that conveys the exact same meaning for data,
, information, and knowledge across settings, regions, and even different countries. -
(correct answer) Standard Terminologies
Refers to a system of rules and procedures for adding names used in an art or science,
such as nursing. - (correct answer) Nomenclature
Systems that capture categories, which are then used to determine costs or outcomes
but are insufficient in detail for clinical documentation purposes - (correct answer)
Classification
Uses classification according to a predetermined system, with the resulting catalog used
to provide a conceptual framework for discussion, analysis, or information retrieval. -
(correct answer) Taxonomy
Refers to a named collection of data consisting of individual information organized in a
prescribed fashion - (correct answer) Data Set
A term describing the extensive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis,
explanatory and predictive models, and fact-based management to drive decisions and
actions. Can improve marketing or in healthcare, services for the demographics served.
- (correct answer) Analytics
The integration of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the performance of various nursing
informatics activities within prescribed levels of nursing practice - (correct answer)
Nursing Informatics Competencies
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems;
Maintained by the WHO and provides a description and classification of known diseases
and injuries. - (correct answer) ICD
Current Procedural Terminology; Unique billing codes for services rendered; Maintained
by the American Medical Association. - (correct answer) CPT
Project Manager, Consultant, Educator, Researcher, Product Developer, Decision
Support/Outcomes Manager, Advocate/Policy Developer, Clinical Analyst/System
Specialist, Entrepreneur - (correct answer) Nursing Informatics Roles
-The work of the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform Team. This team of
nursing leaders developed a vision for utilizing information technology to transform
nursing practice.
-Key purpose was to create a vision of nursing that bridges the quality chasm w/
information technology, enabling nurses to use informatics in practice and education to
provide safer, higher quality of care. - (correct answer) TIGER Initiative