Informatics Final Exam
A nursing informatics specialist is preparing an in-service program for staff on
healthcare informatics and information technology. The nurse would emphasize which
component as the focus? - answer Information
A nurse asks the nursing informatics specialist, "What is the difference between
computer literacy and computer fluency?" Which information would the nursing
informatics specialist integrate into the response? - answer Computer literacy refers to
the ability to perform tasks with a computer.
While reading a journal article on the evolution of nursing informatics, at which time
would the nurse expect to find a discussion about the shift in definition from a
technology orientation to more of an information orientation? - answerMid-1980s
When describing how new systems for information are organized, which would the
nursing informatics specialist explain as being used? - answerData
A nursing informatics specialist is characterized by colleagues as an informatics
innovator. This nurse would demonstrate the ability to: - answergenerate informatics
theory.
When reviewing a client safety database, the nurse understands that which is used? -
answerAggregated data
A nursing informatics specialist is describing the benefits of informatics to a group of
agency staff. Which would the nurse identify as a primary benefit for healthcare in
general? - answerIncrease in the usability of data
A nurse involved in informatics identifies the need for information and demonstrates
ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use it. The nurse is demonstrating which
competency? - answerInformation literacy
A nurse is presenting an in-service program on nursing informatics competencies.
When describing the need for computer fluency for nursing informatics competencies,
which would the nurse include as characterizing this concept? - answerLifelong learning
Which action would a nurse identify as the current focus of today's practice informatics?
- answerCapturing data at the point of care
A client tells the nurse, "I'm not so sure that I like the computer as my chart. I've heard
so many horror stories of security problems on the computer." Which response by the
nurse demonstrates understanding of the recent strategic planning goals aimed at
, inspiring confidence and trust in health information technology? - answer"We are doing
everything possible to protect the confidentiality of your health information."
A nurse interested in nursing informatics is reading a journal article about early
computerized clinical information systems. Which information would the nurse most
likely find as characteristic of these early systems? - answerDifferent software systems
were created for different areas.
An nursing informatics specialist is working as part of group tasked with evaluating the
current health information technology system in the facility. As part of the evaluation
process, the nurse is reviewing the initial strategic plan developed for the nationwide
implementation of health information technology. Which result would lead the nurse to
determine that the system has met the initial goals? - answerA collaborative governance
was developed to support information use for population health.
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client, integrating information from the
client's history and physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic test results, and
medications using the new informatics system adopted by the facility. The nurse
understands that informatics facilitates the task because it focuses on: - answerusing
information technology.
For which is information literacy considered essential? - answerEvidence-based
practice
A nurse-manager is looking at ways to improve the admission process from the
emergency department to the inpatient unit. Which tool would be most appropriate for
the nurse-manager to use? - answerFlowchart
A nurse administrator is involved in process improvement and uses a chart to examine
the relationships among complex processes. The chart resembles a fishbone. The
administrator has used which type of chart? - answerCause-and-effect chart
A nurse-manager is working on the schedule for unit staffing. To determine the needs
accurately, the nurse manager would use: - answerpatient classification system.
A nurse administrator is part of a committee working on evaluating information systems
for the agency for future purchase. Which role would be most important for the nurse
administrator to fulfill? - answerNursing services advocate
A nurse administrator is evaluating the various steps involved with client care on a unit
based on the staff's complaints that there is a fair amount of duplication of services and
variation in care. Which tool would the nurse administrator most likely use? -
answerFlowcharting
A nurse manager is using real-time information on key performance indicators to guide
decision making. Which is the nurse using? - answerDashboards
A nursing informatics specialist is preparing an in-service program for staff on
healthcare informatics and information technology. The nurse would emphasize which
component as the focus? - answer Information
A nurse asks the nursing informatics specialist, "What is the difference between
computer literacy and computer fluency?" Which information would the nursing
informatics specialist integrate into the response? - answer Computer literacy refers to
the ability to perform tasks with a computer.
While reading a journal article on the evolution of nursing informatics, at which time
would the nurse expect to find a discussion about the shift in definition from a
technology orientation to more of an information orientation? - answerMid-1980s
When describing how new systems for information are organized, which would the
nursing informatics specialist explain as being used? - answerData
A nursing informatics specialist is characterized by colleagues as an informatics
innovator. This nurse would demonstrate the ability to: - answergenerate informatics
theory.
When reviewing a client safety database, the nurse understands that which is used? -
answerAggregated data
A nursing informatics specialist is describing the benefits of informatics to a group of
agency staff. Which would the nurse identify as a primary benefit for healthcare in
general? - answerIncrease in the usability of data
A nurse involved in informatics identifies the need for information and demonstrates
ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use it. The nurse is demonstrating which
competency? - answerInformation literacy
A nurse is presenting an in-service program on nursing informatics competencies.
When describing the need for computer fluency for nursing informatics competencies,
which would the nurse include as characterizing this concept? - answerLifelong learning
Which action would a nurse identify as the current focus of today's practice informatics?
- answerCapturing data at the point of care
A client tells the nurse, "I'm not so sure that I like the computer as my chart. I've heard
so many horror stories of security problems on the computer." Which response by the
nurse demonstrates understanding of the recent strategic planning goals aimed at
, inspiring confidence and trust in health information technology? - answer"We are doing
everything possible to protect the confidentiality of your health information."
A nurse interested in nursing informatics is reading a journal article about early
computerized clinical information systems. Which information would the nurse most
likely find as characteristic of these early systems? - answerDifferent software systems
were created for different areas.
An nursing informatics specialist is working as part of group tasked with evaluating the
current health information technology system in the facility. As part of the evaluation
process, the nurse is reviewing the initial strategic plan developed for the nationwide
implementation of health information technology. Which result would lead the nurse to
determine that the system has met the initial goals? - answerA collaborative governance
was developed to support information use for population health.
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client, integrating information from the
client's history and physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic test results, and
medications using the new informatics system adopted by the facility. The nurse
understands that informatics facilitates the task because it focuses on: - answerusing
information technology.
For which is information literacy considered essential? - answerEvidence-based
practice
A nurse-manager is looking at ways to improve the admission process from the
emergency department to the inpatient unit. Which tool would be most appropriate for
the nurse-manager to use? - answerFlowchart
A nurse administrator is involved in process improvement and uses a chart to examine
the relationships among complex processes. The chart resembles a fishbone. The
administrator has used which type of chart? - answerCause-and-effect chart
A nurse-manager is working on the schedule for unit staffing. To determine the needs
accurately, the nurse manager would use: - answerpatient classification system.
A nurse administrator is part of a committee working on evaluating information systems
for the agency for future purchase. Which role would be most important for the nurse
administrator to fulfill? - answerNursing services advocate
A nurse administrator is evaluating the various steps involved with client care on a unit
based on the staff's complaints that there is a fair amount of duplication of services and
variation in care. Which tool would the nurse administrator most likely use? -
answerFlowcharting
A nurse manager is using real-time information on key performance indicators to guide
decision making. Which is the nurse using? - answerDashboards
