WGU C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND THE
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
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
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
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
, 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
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be
determined - (correct answer) Needs assessment
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
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
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
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
, 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
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be
determined - (correct answer) Needs assessment
