WGU C468 FINAL OA LATEST EXAM REAL EXAM
300+QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AND STUDY
GUIDE/WGU C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAM AND
STUDY GUIDE
Informatics - ANSWER: The science and art of turning data into information.
Nursing Informatics * - ANSWER: -The use of information and technology to support
all aspects of nursing practice
-Including direct delivery of care, administration, education, and research.
Information Literacy - ANSWER: -The ability to recognize when info is needed as well
as the skills to find, evaluate and use effectively.
Information - ANSWER: -Data that has been interpreted
Information Science - ANSWER: -Focus on how to gather, process and transform info
into knowledge.
-Includes 5 Sciences;
Communication, Computer, Social, Library and Cognitive
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of
using the EHR in which way? - ANSWER: Information System
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes? -
ANSWER: Allowing hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being
learned.
Knowledge Worker - ANSWER: -Continuous learner
-Uses technology to support and inform nursing practice
-Generate knowledge as a product *
Experienced Nurse - ANSWER: -Fully intergrade informatics throughout the course of
her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval.
-Knows how to pull trends out of data.
Beginner Nurses - ANSWER: -Uses information systems to manage patients.
Nursing Informatics - ANSWER: -National Certification Exam
Clinical Practice Guidelines - ANSWER: -Can allow for the creation of nursing policies
(example of clinical decision support)
Information Technologies - ANSWER: -CPOE
, -Barcode Medication Administration
-Clinical Decision Support
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - ANSWER: -The process by which the
physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) - ANSWER: -Type of technology that is used to
identify and track supplies and medications
-Also can track medical equipment and patients
Examples of How Informatics can Affect Nursing Practice - ANSWER: -Clinical
pathways
-Computer generated care plans
Foundation of Knowledge Model - ANSWER: -Knowledge is used to meet the needs
of the healthcare delivery system
-3 Elements (acquisition, process and dissemination)
Data - ANSWER: -Patients HT, WT, Code status and DOB
Emerging Trends in Healthcare - ANSWER: -Patient safety
-Error reduction
-Additional regulatory requirements
The Mission - ANSWER: -Purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic Planning - ANSWER: -Comprehensive long range plan for guiding the
activities and operations of an organization
Reasons why the Selection Committee Board Members need to understand software
and electronic processes - ANSWER: -Impact business goals
-Affect success or failure
-Determine budget allocations
Strategic Planning is Driven By - ANSWER: -Organization mission and values
-Long term goals *
-Service offered
National Trends related to Nursing Informatics - ANSWER: -CPOE
-Barcode Medication Administration
-Clinical decision support tools
Needs Assessment Phase - ANSWER: -Organization performs a gap analysis
determining the "needs and wants"
System Selection Phase - ANSWER: -Organization seeks out a vendor company that
offers them a system that best fits their needs
300+QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AND STUDY
GUIDE/WGU C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAM AND
STUDY GUIDE
Informatics - ANSWER: The science and art of turning data into information.
Nursing Informatics * - ANSWER: -The use of information and technology to support
all aspects of nursing practice
-Including direct delivery of care, administration, education, and research.
Information Literacy - ANSWER: -The ability to recognize when info is needed as well
as the skills to find, evaluate and use effectively.
Information - ANSWER: -Data that has been interpreted
Information Science - ANSWER: -Focus on how to gather, process and transform info
into knowledge.
-Includes 5 Sciences;
Communication, Computer, Social, Library and Cognitive
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of
using the EHR in which way? - ANSWER: Information System
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes? -
ANSWER: Allowing hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being
learned.
Knowledge Worker - ANSWER: -Continuous learner
-Uses technology to support and inform nursing practice
-Generate knowledge as a product *
Experienced Nurse - ANSWER: -Fully intergrade informatics throughout the course of
her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval.
-Knows how to pull trends out of data.
Beginner Nurses - ANSWER: -Uses information systems to manage patients.
Nursing Informatics - ANSWER: -National Certification Exam
Clinical Practice Guidelines - ANSWER: -Can allow for the creation of nursing policies
(example of clinical decision support)
Information Technologies - ANSWER: -CPOE
, -Barcode Medication Administration
-Clinical Decision Support
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - ANSWER: -The process by which the
physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) - ANSWER: -Type of technology that is used to
identify and track supplies and medications
-Also can track medical equipment and patients
Examples of How Informatics can Affect Nursing Practice - ANSWER: -Clinical
pathways
-Computer generated care plans
Foundation of Knowledge Model - ANSWER: -Knowledge is used to meet the needs
of the healthcare delivery system
-3 Elements (acquisition, process and dissemination)
Data - ANSWER: -Patients HT, WT, Code status and DOB
Emerging Trends in Healthcare - ANSWER: -Patient safety
-Error reduction
-Additional regulatory requirements
The Mission - ANSWER: -Purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic Planning - ANSWER: -Comprehensive long range plan for guiding the
activities and operations of an organization
Reasons why the Selection Committee Board Members need to understand software
and electronic processes - ANSWER: -Impact business goals
-Affect success or failure
-Determine budget allocations
Strategic Planning is Driven By - ANSWER: -Organization mission and values
-Long term goals *
-Service offered
National Trends related to Nursing Informatics - ANSWER: -CPOE
-Barcode Medication Administration
-Clinical decision support tools
Needs Assessment Phase - ANSWER: -Organization performs a gap analysis
determining the "needs and wants"
System Selection Phase - ANSWER: -Organization seeks out a vendor company that
offers them a system that best fits their needs
