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NUR 330 Final Exam Questions and
Answers A+ Graded (2025)
The historical roots of computer science can be traced to - CORRECT ANSWER-
mathematics & engineering
The historical roots of information science can be traced to - CORRECT
ANSWER-library science
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in
the - CORRECT ANSWER-1980s
As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information
source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge? -
CORRECT ANSWER-books
Which technical development created a tension between centralized and
decentralized computer management in healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
development of the personal computer
Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-health informatics programs range from certificate
programs offered at the
community college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research
institutions
Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER-to be certified in clinical informatics in association with
AMIA, one must first be
a physician
What is the primary difference between an open and closed system? - CORRECT
ANSWER-An open system has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter
both inputs and outputs when interacting with the environment
The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include - CORRECT
ANSWER-structure, purpose, & functions
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A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care
system or a computer system, will produce change in other aspects of that same
system. As a result, any change can produce unintended consequences. This
process is called - CORRECT ANSWER-reverberation
The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called -
CORRECT ANSWER-dynamic homeostasis
The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for
representing and transforming information, including their theory, design,
implementation, application, and efficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-computer
science
The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and
behavior of
information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of
processing information for optimum accessibility and usability - CORRECT
ANSWER-information science
The change process in which open systems reach a final state from different
initial conditions and in different ways refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-equifinality
The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop
wear and tear over time, refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-entropy
Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of
change that can occur has been described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly
effect refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-a minor change in input can create a major
change in output, or a major change in
input can result in minor changes in output
Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the
Shannon and Weaver model? - CORRECT ANSWER-the amount of information is
measured by the extent the message decreases
entropy
The number 190 is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER-data
Knowing when and how to use knowledge is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-
wisdom
Which concepts are used to describe the different types of learning outcomes
and can be used to write learning objectives? - CORRECT ANSWER-cognitive,
affective, & psychomotor
Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders
within an organization? - CORRECT ANSWER-innovators
NUR 330 Final Exam Questions and
Answers A+ Graded (2025)
The historical roots of computer science can be traced to - CORRECT ANSWER-
mathematics & engineering
The historical roots of information science can be traced to - CORRECT
ANSWER-library science
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in
the - CORRECT ANSWER-1980s
As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information
source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge? -
CORRECT ANSWER-books
Which technical development created a tension between centralized and
decentralized computer management in healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
development of the personal computer
Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-health informatics programs range from certificate
programs offered at the
community college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research
institutions
Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER-to be certified in clinical informatics in association with
AMIA, one must first be
a physician
What is the primary difference between an open and closed system? - CORRECT
ANSWER-An open system has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter
both inputs and outputs when interacting with the environment
The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include - CORRECT
ANSWER-structure, purpose, & functions
, user/BRAINSCAPE1
A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care
system or a computer system, will produce change in other aspects of that same
system. As a result, any change can produce unintended consequences. This
process is called - CORRECT ANSWER-reverberation
The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called -
CORRECT ANSWER-dynamic homeostasis
The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for
representing and transforming information, including their theory, design,
implementation, application, and efficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-computer
science
The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and
behavior of
information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of
processing information for optimum accessibility and usability - CORRECT
ANSWER-information science
The change process in which open systems reach a final state from different
initial conditions and in different ways refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-equifinality
The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop
wear and tear over time, refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-entropy
Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of
change that can occur has been described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly
effect refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-a minor change in input can create a major
change in output, or a major change in
input can result in minor changes in output
Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the
Shannon and Weaver model? - CORRECT ANSWER-the amount of information is
measured by the extent the message decreases
entropy
The number 190 is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER-data
Knowing when and how to use knowledge is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-
wisdom
Which concepts are used to describe the different types of learning outcomes
and can be used to write learning objectives? - CORRECT ANSWER-cognitive,
affective, & psychomotor
Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders
within an organization? - CORRECT ANSWER-innovators
