WGU C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND APPLICATION OF
TECHNOLOGY EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWER | VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the
skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively - CORRECT
ANSWER - Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - CORRECT ANSWER -
Information
Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It
also incorporates features from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science - CORRECT ANSWER - Information science
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an
example of using the EHR in which way - CORRECT ANSWER - Information
systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall
outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER - Allowing them hands-on practice and
immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
,-generate knowledge as a product - CORRECT ANSWER - Knowledge worker
The beginner nurse is expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the
course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also
know how to pull trends out of data - CORRECT ANSWER - False, these are
qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam -
CORRECT ANSWER - False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies -
CORRECT ANSWER - True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all
examples of what - CORRECT ANSWER - Information technologies, not systems
but functions within a system
The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider
enters orders electronically into the EHR - CORRECT ANSWER - Computerized
Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to
identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment -
CORRECT ANSWER - True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how
informatics can affect nursing practice - CORRECT ANSWER - True, examples
of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing
practice - CORRECT ANSWER - Nursing informatics
,The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare
delivery system
It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge
processing and knowledge dissemination - CORRECT ANSWER - The foundation
of knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what
- CORRECT ANSWER - Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare - CORRECT ANSWER - Less consumer
accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence - CORRECT ANSWER -
The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities
and operations of an organization - CORRECT ANSWER - Strategic planning,
long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand
software and electronic processes - CORRECT ANSWER - They will need to be
trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by - CORRECT ANSWER - Short term goals,
strategic planning is a long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics - CORRECT ANSWER -
Blogging
, During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and
"wants" be determined - CORRECT ANSWER - Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Needs assessment
phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort - CORRECT
ANSWER - Project scope
Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important -
CORRECT ANSWER - To ensure the information is current and accessible to the
healthcare team
Responsibilities of the project implementation team - CORRECT ANSWER -
execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation,
knowledge of current workflows
A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document
includes what - CORRECT ANSWER - Company history
System implementation role - CORRECT ANSWER - Go-live planning, applying
system changes as needed, end-user training
Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system - CORRECT
ANSWER - Continuous
TECHNOLOGY EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWER | VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the
skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively - CORRECT
ANSWER - Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - CORRECT ANSWER -
Information
Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It
also incorporates features from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science - CORRECT ANSWER - Information science
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an
example of using the EHR in which way - CORRECT ANSWER - Information
systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall
outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER - Allowing them hands-on practice and
immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
,-generate knowledge as a product - CORRECT ANSWER - Knowledge worker
The beginner nurse is expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the
course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also
know how to pull trends out of data - CORRECT ANSWER - False, these are
qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam -
CORRECT ANSWER - False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies -
CORRECT ANSWER - True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all
examples of what - CORRECT ANSWER - Information technologies, not systems
but functions within a system
The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider
enters orders electronically into the EHR - CORRECT ANSWER - Computerized
Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to
identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment -
CORRECT ANSWER - True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how
informatics can affect nursing practice - CORRECT ANSWER - True, examples
of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing
practice - CORRECT ANSWER - Nursing informatics
,The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare
delivery system
It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge
processing and knowledge dissemination - CORRECT ANSWER - The foundation
of knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what
- CORRECT ANSWER - Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare - CORRECT ANSWER - Less consumer
accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence - CORRECT ANSWER -
The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities
and operations of an organization - CORRECT ANSWER - Strategic planning,
long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand
software and electronic processes - CORRECT ANSWER - They will need to be
trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by - CORRECT ANSWER - Short term goals,
strategic planning is a long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics - CORRECT ANSWER -
Blogging
, During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and
"wants" be determined - CORRECT ANSWER - Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Needs assessment
phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort - CORRECT
ANSWER - Project scope
Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important -
CORRECT ANSWER - To ensure the information is current and accessible to the
healthcare team
Responsibilities of the project implementation team - CORRECT ANSWER -
execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation,
knowledge of current workflows
A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document
includes what - CORRECT ANSWER - Company history
System implementation role - CORRECT ANSWER - Go-live planning, applying
system changes as needed, end-user training
Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system - CORRECT
ANSWER - Continuous
