T&H Midterm EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Information science integrates features from cognitive science, communication
science, computer science, library science, and the social sciences. -
ANSWER>>True
Nursing science focuses on the ethical application of knowledge. -
ANSWER>>True
Nurses use data and information. This information is then converted to
knowledge. The nurse then acts on this knowledge by initiating a plan of care,
updating an existing one, or maintaining the status quo. - ANSWER>>true
____is/are sometimes thought of as the highest form of common sense,
resulting from accumulated knowledge or erudition (deep, thorough learning)
or enlightenment (education that results in understanding and the
dissemination of knowledge). - ANSWER>>wisdom
It is important to understand how people obtain, manipulate, use, share, and
dispose of information. - ANSWER>>true
A nurse is caring for a complex patient with a multidisciplinary team. The nurse
demonstrates autonomy, advanced critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
What challenge might this nurse have in working with the team? -
ANSWER>>resistance to change
Knowledge and wisdom are synonymous. - ANSWER>>false
Which of the following activities is/are used to build a foundation of knowledge
in professional practice?
,Question options:
1) Reading research and theory articles
2) Attending continuing education programs
3) Consulting with expert colleagues and using clinical practice guidelines
4) all - ANSWER>>all
A nurse has committed to lifelong learning and understands that it will come
from which of the following? - ANSWER>>???
Relevant information is a subjective descriptor, in that a group of users must
have information that is relevant or applicable to their needs at the same time. -
ANSWER>>false
The knowledge used to develop and glean knowledge from valuable
information is generative (having the ability to originate and produce or
generate) in nature. - ANSWER>>true
A nurse attends continuing education programs and reads nursing research
articles regularly, thereby: - ANSWER>>contributing to the nurse's foundation of
knowledge
Information is acquired either by actively looking for it or by having it conveyed
by the environment. - ANSWER>>true
___ allows users to apply their intellect to accomplish their tasks while the tools
housing the information disappear from conscious thought. -
ANSWER>>Transparency
Situations, experiences, education, and knowledge building promote transitions
between types of knowledge workers. - ANSWER>>true
Researchers and discipline experts are likely to be which type of knowledge
worker? - ANSWER>>knowledge generators
, When nursing professionals work with information and generate information
and knowledge as a product, they can be described as: - ANSWER>>knowledge
workers
In information systems, data are the same thing as inputs. - ANSWER>>true
Wisdom is:
Question options:
1) knowledge applied in a practical way or translated into actions.
2) insight to exercise sound judgment in practical matters.
3) the synthesis of our experience, insight, understanding, and knowledge. -
ANSWER>>all
Each person processes and assimilates knowledge in a unique way. -
ANSWER>>true
What are data? - ANSWER>>raw facts
Characteristics of valuable, quality information include accessibility, security,
timeliness, accuracy, relevancy, completeness, flexibility, reliability, objectivity,
utility, transparency, verifiability, and reproducibility. - ANSWER>>true
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions. Which type of
knowledge will they use? - ANSWER>>explicit
Data are dirty when there are errors such as: - ANSWER>>duplicate entries and
incomplete or outdated records
A nurse is teaching a new nurse about knowledge workers. Which statement by
the nurse is correct? - ANSWER>>"Advanced practice nurses who are experts in
nursing are considered knowledge generators."
ANSWERS
Information science integrates features from cognitive science, communication
science, computer science, library science, and the social sciences. -
ANSWER>>True
Nursing science focuses on the ethical application of knowledge. -
ANSWER>>True
Nurses use data and information. This information is then converted to
knowledge. The nurse then acts on this knowledge by initiating a plan of care,
updating an existing one, or maintaining the status quo. - ANSWER>>true
____is/are sometimes thought of as the highest form of common sense,
resulting from accumulated knowledge or erudition (deep, thorough learning)
or enlightenment (education that results in understanding and the
dissemination of knowledge). - ANSWER>>wisdom
It is important to understand how people obtain, manipulate, use, share, and
dispose of information. - ANSWER>>true
A nurse is caring for a complex patient with a multidisciplinary team. The nurse
demonstrates autonomy, advanced critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
What challenge might this nurse have in working with the team? -
ANSWER>>resistance to change
Knowledge and wisdom are synonymous. - ANSWER>>false
Which of the following activities is/are used to build a foundation of knowledge
in professional practice?
,Question options:
1) Reading research and theory articles
2) Attending continuing education programs
3) Consulting with expert colleagues and using clinical practice guidelines
4) all - ANSWER>>all
A nurse has committed to lifelong learning and understands that it will come
from which of the following? - ANSWER>>???
Relevant information is a subjective descriptor, in that a group of users must
have information that is relevant or applicable to their needs at the same time. -
ANSWER>>false
The knowledge used to develop and glean knowledge from valuable
information is generative (having the ability to originate and produce or
generate) in nature. - ANSWER>>true
A nurse attends continuing education programs and reads nursing research
articles regularly, thereby: - ANSWER>>contributing to the nurse's foundation of
knowledge
Information is acquired either by actively looking for it or by having it conveyed
by the environment. - ANSWER>>true
___ allows users to apply their intellect to accomplish their tasks while the tools
housing the information disappear from conscious thought. -
ANSWER>>Transparency
Situations, experiences, education, and knowledge building promote transitions
between types of knowledge workers. - ANSWER>>true
Researchers and discipline experts are likely to be which type of knowledge
worker? - ANSWER>>knowledge generators
, When nursing professionals work with information and generate information
and knowledge as a product, they can be described as: - ANSWER>>knowledge
workers
In information systems, data are the same thing as inputs. - ANSWER>>true
Wisdom is:
Question options:
1) knowledge applied in a practical way or translated into actions.
2) insight to exercise sound judgment in practical matters.
3) the synthesis of our experience, insight, understanding, and knowledge. -
ANSWER>>all
Each person processes and assimilates knowledge in a unique way. -
ANSWER>>true
What are data? - ANSWER>>raw facts
Characteristics of valuable, quality information include accessibility, security,
timeliness, accuracy, relevancy, completeness, flexibility, reliability, objectivity,
utility, transparency, verifiability, and reproducibility. - ANSWER>>true
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions. Which type of
knowledge will they use? - ANSWER>>explicit
Data are dirty when there are errors such as: - ANSWER>>duplicate entries and
incomplete or outdated records
A nurse is teaching a new nurse about knowledge workers. Which statement by
the nurse is correct? - ANSWER>>"Advanced practice nurses who are experts in
nursing are considered knowledge generators."
