WGU Information Management - C468;Question And
Answers.
Information literacy - answer;-Defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information - answer;-Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science - answer;-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
Information systems - answer;-Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a
fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. - answer;-Allowing them hands-on
practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Knowledge worker - answer;-Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
Expert/Experienced Nurse - answer;-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
Nursing informatics - answer;-Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own
National certification exam
Clinical practice guidelines - answer;-Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the
creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system - answer;-CPOE,
bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of
what
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - answer;-The name used to describe the
process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
RFID - answer;-A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology
that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare
environment
, WGU Information Management - C468;Question And
Answers.
Informatics affecting Nursing Practice - answer;-Clinical pathways and computer
generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True,
examples of clinical decision support
Nursing informatics - answer;-The use of technology and information to help support all
aspects of nursing practice
The foundation of knowledge model - answer;-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
Data (not information until it has been analyzed) - answer;-A patients height, weight,
code status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Less consumer accountability - answer;-Not an emerging trend in healthcare
Mission - answer;-The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic planning, long-range - answer;-The development of a comprehensive long
range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization
They will need to be trained on the system - answer;-Why is it not important that
selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes
Strategic Planning - answer;-Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as
Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL
Blogging - answer;-Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Needs assessment - answer;-During which phase of the information life cycle should
the "musts" and "wants" be determined
Information Life Cycle Phases - answer;-1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Project scope - answer;-Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Nurses active participation in Electronic Information Importance - answer;-To ensure the
information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
Answers.
Information literacy - answer;-Defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information - answer;-Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science - answer;-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
Information systems - answer;-Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a
fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. - answer;-Allowing them hands-on
practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Knowledge worker - answer;-Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
Expert/Experienced Nurse - answer;-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
Nursing informatics - answer;-Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own
National certification exam
Clinical practice guidelines - answer;-Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the
creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system - answer;-CPOE,
bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of
what
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - answer;-The name used to describe the
process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
RFID - answer;-A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology
that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare
environment
, WGU Information Management - C468;Question And
Answers.
Informatics affecting Nursing Practice - answer;-Clinical pathways and computer
generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True,
examples of clinical decision support
Nursing informatics - answer;-The use of technology and information to help support all
aspects of nursing practice
The foundation of knowledge model - answer;-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
Data (not information until it has been analyzed) - answer;-A patients height, weight,
code status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Less consumer accountability - answer;-Not an emerging trend in healthcare
Mission - answer;-The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic planning, long-range - answer;-The development of a comprehensive long
range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization
They will need to be trained on the system - answer;-Why is it not important that
selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes
Strategic Planning - answer;-Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as
Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL
Blogging - answer;-Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Needs assessment - answer;-During which phase of the information life cycle should
the "musts" and "wants" be determined
Information Life Cycle Phases - answer;-1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Project scope - answer;-Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Nurses active participation in Electronic Information Importance - answer;-To ensure the
information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
