Nr 599 mid-term questions
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process information to
support all areas of nursing, including practice, education, administration and research.
- answerThe nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty
area of practice by which statement?
"I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care
needs." - answerWhich statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information
literate"?
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the client reported
feeling better today. - answerThe nurse gathers much data when caring for clients.
Which is an example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for clients?
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy
refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers. - answerWhich statement best
distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer literacy?
The current and projected nursing shortage may be eliminated by instituting technology
enhancements in the acute care setting. - answerWhich statement regarding pressures
that drive the health care delivery system today is not accurate?
The nurse auscultates hypoactive bowel sounds while doing a client assessment eight
hours postoperatively after abdominal surgery and documents the assessment in the
electronic medical record. The nurse auscultates diminished breath sounds in a
postoperative client the morning after abdominal surgery and encourages the client to
turn, cough, and deep breathe every hour instead of every two hours. - answerWhich
action indicates the nurse is functioning as a knowledge worker?
Current medication information may be easily stored and compared to actual client data
- answerWhich of these is an advantage in the use of Personal Digital Assistants
(PDAs) in the health care setting?
all of the above - answerEquipment and hardware selection are based on personal and
institutional needs. Which of the following answers are considered when selecting a
system?
The nurse as researcher - answerKnowledge discovery in databases offers the health
care team trended patterns that can be transformed into useful data. Which nursing role
can best benefit from knowledge discovery as it pertains to evidence-based practice?
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process information to
support all areas of nursing, including practice, education, administration and research.
- answerThe nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty
area of practice by which statement?
"I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care
needs." - answerWhich statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information
literate"?
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the client reported
feeling better today. - answerThe nurse gathers much data when caring for clients.
Which is an example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for clients?
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy
refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers. - answerWhich statement best
distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer literacy?
The current and projected nursing shortage may be eliminated by instituting technology
enhancements in the acute care setting. - answerWhich statement regarding pressures
that drive the health care delivery system today is not accurate?
The nurse auscultates hypoactive bowel sounds while doing a client assessment eight
hours postoperatively after abdominal surgery and documents the assessment in the
electronic medical record. The nurse auscultates diminished breath sounds in a
postoperative client the morning after abdominal surgery and encourages the client to
turn, cough, and deep breathe every hour instead of every two hours. - answerWhich
action indicates the nurse is functioning as a knowledge worker?
Current medication information may be easily stored and compared to actual client data
- answerWhich of these is an advantage in the use of Personal Digital Assistants
(PDAs) in the health care setting?
all of the above - answerEquipment and hardware selection are based on personal and
institutional needs. Which of the following answers are considered when selecting a
system?
The nurse as researcher - answerKnowledge discovery in databases offers the health
care team trended patterns that can be transformed into useful data. Which nursing role
can best benefit from knowledge discovery as it pertains to evidence-based practice?
