NURSING INFORMATICS EXAM 1
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
what is data? - ANSWERcharacters, facts, or numbers gathered; building blocks in the
formation of knowledge
what is information? - ANSWERinterpreted data (BP readings, HR, etc.)
when data is ______, it is ______. - ANSWERinterpreted, information
what is data cleansing/ scrubbing - ANSWERabbreviations for standard language
what is data disposal - ANSWER**edit**
disposal of unneeded data
what are components of data or information that make it good quality - ANSWERtimely,
precise, accurate, reliable, convenient, clear
data mining - ANSWERa technique that uses software to look for hidden patterns in a
system; it's used to gain a competitive edge for consumer based companies to find
potential customers; sorting and comparing data
privacy - ANSWERa state of mind, freedom from intrusion or control over the exposure
of self or of personal information; key concept to understanding significance of
information security and privacy
consent - ANSWERthe process by which an individual authorizes healthcare personnel
to process his or her information based on an informed understanding of how this
information will be used
HIPAA (health insurance portability and accountability act) - ANSWER-to protect privacy
-fines, disciplinary action, losing license
protected health information - ANSWERall individually identifiable health data including
information re: treatment and care that may be transmitted or maintained in any form of
medium (electronic, paper, oral, etc.)
what is knowledge - ANSWERsynthesis of information from several sources to produce
a single concept
what is wisdom - ANSWERoccurs when knowledge is used appropriately to manage
and solve problems; perform interventions and continue to monitor
, what is informatics? - ANSWERthe art and science of turning data into information using
computers
what are the branches of informatics - ANSWER-medical informatics
-nursing informatics
-consumer health informatics (aimed at patient's outcome)
what does it mean to be information literate? - ANSWERan information literate nurse
can recognize significant relevant research and how to apply it to practice, and knows
how to locate and utilize practice databases to enhance practice
having information literacy is what? - ANSWERthe ability to recognize when information
is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
what are informatics competencies for nurses? - ANSWERa required competency that
ensures nurses are efficiently able to work with informatics
what are some patient safety initiatives? - ANSWERbar code scanning, computerized
medication cabinets, CPOE, EMR, rapid response teams, e-prescribing
What is the Josie King story? - ANSWERa child named Josie King was hospitalized and
after a series of medications, she was acting off. there was an order against narcotics
but the nurse didn't check the system and she passed away
what are some issues in healthcare with informatics implications? - ANSWERnursing
shortage, work flow charges, IT as a means to retain aging nurses, evidence based
practice, pressure to implement IT, magnet status push
what are the credentials for informatics nurses? - ANSWER-baccalaureate or higher
degree, 2 years experience in practice and current RN licensure
IN: Informatics Nurse - ANSWERan RN with experience but NO formal education in the
area
INS: Informatics Nurse Specialist - ANSWERan RN with advanced graduate education
in the IT area; may have ANCC certification
what is data integrity? - ANSWERthe ability to collect, store and retrieve correct,
complete, current data so it will be available to authorized users when needed
what are some ways to reduce data input errors? - ANSWER-educate staff
-system checks
--data cleansing
--forcing users to complete "required" fields to progress
--alerting users of duplicate entries
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
what is data? - ANSWERcharacters, facts, or numbers gathered; building blocks in the
formation of knowledge
what is information? - ANSWERinterpreted data (BP readings, HR, etc.)
when data is ______, it is ______. - ANSWERinterpreted, information
what is data cleansing/ scrubbing - ANSWERabbreviations for standard language
what is data disposal - ANSWER**edit**
disposal of unneeded data
what are components of data or information that make it good quality - ANSWERtimely,
precise, accurate, reliable, convenient, clear
data mining - ANSWERa technique that uses software to look for hidden patterns in a
system; it's used to gain a competitive edge for consumer based companies to find
potential customers; sorting and comparing data
privacy - ANSWERa state of mind, freedom from intrusion or control over the exposure
of self or of personal information; key concept to understanding significance of
information security and privacy
consent - ANSWERthe process by which an individual authorizes healthcare personnel
to process his or her information based on an informed understanding of how this
information will be used
HIPAA (health insurance portability and accountability act) - ANSWER-to protect privacy
-fines, disciplinary action, losing license
protected health information - ANSWERall individually identifiable health data including
information re: treatment and care that may be transmitted or maintained in any form of
medium (electronic, paper, oral, etc.)
what is knowledge - ANSWERsynthesis of information from several sources to produce
a single concept
what is wisdom - ANSWERoccurs when knowledge is used appropriately to manage
and solve problems; perform interventions and continue to monitor
, what is informatics? - ANSWERthe art and science of turning data into information using
computers
what are the branches of informatics - ANSWER-medical informatics
-nursing informatics
-consumer health informatics (aimed at patient's outcome)
what does it mean to be information literate? - ANSWERan information literate nurse
can recognize significant relevant research and how to apply it to practice, and knows
how to locate and utilize practice databases to enhance practice
having information literacy is what? - ANSWERthe ability to recognize when information
is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
what are informatics competencies for nurses? - ANSWERa required competency that
ensures nurses are efficiently able to work with informatics
what are some patient safety initiatives? - ANSWERbar code scanning, computerized
medication cabinets, CPOE, EMR, rapid response teams, e-prescribing
What is the Josie King story? - ANSWERa child named Josie King was hospitalized and
after a series of medications, she was acting off. there was an order against narcotics
but the nurse didn't check the system and she passed away
what are some issues in healthcare with informatics implications? - ANSWERnursing
shortage, work flow charges, IT as a means to retain aging nurses, evidence based
practice, pressure to implement IT, magnet status push
what are the credentials for informatics nurses? - ANSWER-baccalaureate or higher
degree, 2 years experience in practice and current RN licensure
IN: Informatics Nurse - ANSWERan RN with experience but NO formal education in the
area
INS: Informatics Nurse Specialist - ANSWERan RN with advanced graduate education
in the IT area; may have ANCC certification
what is data integrity? - ANSWERthe ability to collect, store and retrieve correct,
complete, current data so it will be available to authorized users when needed
what are some ways to reduce data input errors? - ANSWER-educate staff
-system checks
--data cleansing
--forcing users to complete "required" fields to progress
--alerting users of duplicate entries
