NR 599 COMREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM SUCCESS: KEY QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR A+ ACHIEVEMENT
Informatics Nurse Specialist
RN with advanced education who possesses additional knowledge and skills specific to
computer technology and information management.
Foundation of Knowledge Model
The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery
system derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing
and knowledge dissemination.
Knowledge
Awareness and understanding of a set of information and ways that information can be
made useful to support a specific task or arrive at a decision. Includes instinct, reason,
and intuition.
Wisdom
Application and ability to apply knowledge to an appropriate situation by use of a
heighten common sense and insight to exercise sound judgement in practical matters.
Knowledge Worker
Has advanced formal education and is able to apply theoretical and analytical
knowledge.
Computer Science
Branch of engineering that studies the storage/memory, conversion, and transformation,
and transfer of information in machines.
Cognitive Science
The interdisciplinary field that studies the mind, intelligence, and behavior from an
information-processing perspective field of study.
Cognitive Informatics
An emerging transdisciplinary field of study that bridges the gap in understanding
regarding how information is processed in the mind and in the computer.
Information Science
, Studies the application, retrieval, and usage of information and knowledge in
organizations and the interface or interaction between people, organizations, and ISs.
Transparent Wisdom
Applying knowledge in a practical way or translating knowledge into actions without
conscious thought.
Transparency
Allows users to apply their intellect to accomplish their tasks while the tools housing the
information disappear into the background.
Longevity
Usability beyond the immediate clinical encounter. Long-term value.
Discernment
Ability to critique and filter information available via computers to be mastered and
organized by the user. This knowledge will emerge to further develop wisdom.
Accessibility
The ability of the right user to be able to obtain the right meaningful information at the
right time and in the right format to meet his or her needs.
Portability
Ability to be transported easily. For example, users can easily take handheld computers
wherever they go.
Interoperability
Ability of various systems and organizations to work together to exchange information.
Professional Office Communication via email
Users may be interested in this type of communication while being able to communicate
with physicians and other healthcare personnel via email rather than the telephone.
Direct Messaging
Social media can and should be used in an appropriate manner by professionals to
educate and promote health behaviors in the clients they serve, communicate with
clients if they choose this method of communication, and network with other
professionals by sharing information (deidentified) and knowledge.
Five "Rights" Clinical Decision Support (Utility)
AND ANSWERS FOR A+ ACHIEVEMENT
Informatics Nurse Specialist
RN with advanced education who possesses additional knowledge and skills specific to
computer technology and information management.
Foundation of Knowledge Model
The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery
system derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing
and knowledge dissemination.
Knowledge
Awareness and understanding of a set of information and ways that information can be
made useful to support a specific task or arrive at a decision. Includes instinct, reason,
and intuition.
Wisdom
Application and ability to apply knowledge to an appropriate situation by use of a
heighten common sense and insight to exercise sound judgement in practical matters.
Knowledge Worker
Has advanced formal education and is able to apply theoretical and analytical
knowledge.
Computer Science
Branch of engineering that studies the storage/memory, conversion, and transformation,
and transfer of information in machines.
Cognitive Science
The interdisciplinary field that studies the mind, intelligence, and behavior from an
information-processing perspective field of study.
Cognitive Informatics
An emerging transdisciplinary field of study that bridges the gap in understanding
regarding how information is processed in the mind and in the computer.
Information Science
, Studies the application, retrieval, and usage of information and knowledge in
organizations and the interface or interaction between people, organizations, and ISs.
Transparent Wisdom
Applying knowledge in a practical way or translating knowledge into actions without
conscious thought.
Transparency
Allows users to apply their intellect to accomplish their tasks while the tools housing the
information disappear into the background.
Longevity
Usability beyond the immediate clinical encounter. Long-term value.
Discernment
Ability to critique and filter information available via computers to be mastered and
organized by the user. This knowledge will emerge to further develop wisdom.
Accessibility
The ability of the right user to be able to obtain the right meaningful information at the
right time and in the right format to meet his or her needs.
Portability
Ability to be transported easily. For example, users can easily take handheld computers
wherever they go.
Interoperability
Ability of various systems and organizations to work together to exchange information.
Professional Office Communication via email
Users may be interested in this type of communication while being able to communicate
with physicians and other healthcare personnel via email rather than the telephone.
Direct Messaging
Social media can and should be used in an appropriate manner by professionals to
educate and promote health behaviors in the clients they serve, communicate with
clients if they choose this method of communication, and network with other
professionals by sharing information (deidentified) and knowledge.
Five "Rights" Clinical Decision Support (Utility)
