Nursing Informatics Midterm. NR599
What are the general principles of nursing informatics? - answer-Integrates nursing
science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, manage, define,
and communicate data, information, knowledge, wisdom, and nursing practice
-NI supports nurses, consumers, patients, the interprofessional team, and all other
stakeholders in their decision making in all roles and settings to achieve desired
outcomes
Knowledge - answerThe awareness and understanding of a set of information and ways
that information can be made useful to support a specific task or arrive at a decision
Wisdom - answer-Knowledge applied in a practical way
-The highest form of common sense
-Entails knowing when and how to apply knowledge
Scientific Underpinning - answer-The foundation of nursing science through research
data, evidence, and idea creation
-The scientific underpinnings of practice provide the basis of knowledge for advanced
nursing practice. These scientific underpinnings include sciences such as biology,
physiology, psychology, ethics, and nursing.
The Foundation of Knowledge Model - answerA model proposing that humans are
organic information systems constantly acquiring, processing, generating, and
disseminating information or knowledge in both their professional and personal lives
Computer Science - answer-Studies the theory, underpinning information, and
computation and their implementation and computer systems
-Computers enable nurses to quickly access important information about your health or
illness and your treatment plan from your electronic health record. Nurses can access
information such as your laboratory test and x-ray results and health reports from other
health-care team members to give you the best care possible.
Cognitive Science - answer-How the human mind works from an information processing
perspective
-Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary, scientific study of the mind and its processes.
It examines the nature, the tasks, and the functions of cognition (in a broad sense).
Cognitive scientists study intelligence and behavior, with a focus on how nervous
systems represent, process, and transform information.
Information Science - answer-The retrieval and management of information, as well as
human computer interaction
, -Information science is an academic field which is primarily concerned with analysis,
collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and
protection of information.
Standard Terminology - answerStructured, controlled languages developed to represent
concepts in a given domain in a clear fashion that conveys the exact same meaning for
data, information, and knowledge across settings, regions, and even different countries
Why is standard terminology important? - answer-Contribute to the development of
knowledge because they ensure that all professionals share the same understanding or
meaning of a given concept;
-Key to development of EHRs
-Support the collection of data that provide more information which could increase
patient outcomes and decrease health care costs
Nomenclature - answerRefers to a system of rules and procedures for adding names
used in an art or science, such as nursing
Classification Systems - answerSystems that capture categories, which are then used
to determine costs or outcomes but are insufficient in detail for clinical documentation
purposes
Data Sets - answerRefers to a named collection of data consisting of individual
information organized in a prescribed fashion
Taxonomy - answer-The scientific study of how living things are classified
-Uses classification according to a predetermined system, with the resulting catalog
used to provide a conceptual framework for discussion, analysis, or information retrieval
Which two STs are used for reimbursement purposes? - answer1. The International
Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD)
2. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems
(ICD) - answerMaintained by the World Health Organization (WHO) and provides a
description and a classification for known diseases and injuries. Every condition has a
unique code up to 6 characters long
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) - answer-The standardized classification system
for reporting medical procedures and services
-Provides unique billing codes for services rendered
-List that is owned and maintained by the American Medical Association
-CPT codes have been developed via a committee process rather than a basis in
evidence
What are the two informatics competencies? - answer1. Generalist
What are the general principles of nursing informatics? - answer-Integrates nursing
science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, manage, define,
and communicate data, information, knowledge, wisdom, and nursing practice
-NI supports nurses, consumers, patients, the interprofessional team, and all other
stakeholders in their decision making in all roles and settings to achieve desired
outcomes
Knowledge - answerThe awareness and understanding of a set of information and ways
that information can be made useful to support a specific task or arrive at a decision
Wisdom - answer-Knowledge applied in a practical way
-The highest form of common sense
-Entails knowing when and how to apply knowledge
Scientific Underpinning - answer-The foundation of nursing science through research
data, evidence, and idea creation
-The scientific underpinnings of practice provide the basis of knowledge for advanced
nursing practice. These scientific underpinnings include sciences such as biology,
physiology, psychology, ethics, and nursing.
The Foundation of Knowledge Model - answerA model proposing that humans are
organic information systems constantly acquiring, processing, generating, and
disseminating information or knowledge in both their professional and personal lives
Computer Science - answer-Studies the theory, underpinning information, and
computation and their implementation and computer systems
-Computers enable nurses to quickly access important information about your health or
illness and your treatment plan from your electronic health record. Nurses can access
information such as your laboratory test and x-ray results and health reports from other
health-care team members to give you the best care possible.
Cognitive Science - answer-How the human mind works from an information processing
perspective
-Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary, scientific study of the mind and its processes.
It examines the nature, the tasks, and the functions of cognition (in a broad sense).
Cognitive scientists study intelligence and behavior, with a focus on how nervous
systems represent, process, and transform information.
Information Science - answer-The retrieval and management of information, as well as
human computer interaction
, -Information science is an academic field which is primarily concerned with analysis,
collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and
protection of information.
Standard Terminology - answerStructured, controlled languages developed to represent
concepts in a given domain in a clear fashion that conveys the exact same meaning for
data, information, and knowledge across settings, regions, and even different countries
Why is standard terminology important? - answer-Contribute to the development of
knowledge because they ensure that all professionals share the same understanding or
meaning of a given concept;
-Key to development of EHRs
-Support the collection of data that provide more information which could increase
patient outcomes and decrease health care costs
Nomenclature - answerRefers to a system of rules and procedures for adding names
used in an art or science, such as nursing
Classification Systems - answerSystems that capture categories, which are then used
to determine costs or outcomes but are insufficient in detail for clinical documentation
purposes
Data Sets - answerRefers to a named collection of data consisting of individual
information organized in a prescribed fashion
Taxonomy - answer-The scientific study of how living things are classified
-Uses classification according to a predetermined system, with the resulting catalog
used to provide a conceptual framework for discussion, analysis, or information retrieval
Which two STs are used for reimbursement purposes? - answer1. The International
Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD)
2. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems
(ICD) - answerMaintained by the World Health Organization (WHO) and provides a
description and a classification for known diseases and injuries. Every condition has a
unique code up to 6 characters long
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) - answer-The standardized classification system
for reporting medical procedures and services
-Provides unique billing codes for services rendered
-List that is owned and maintained by the American Medical Association
-CPT codes have been developed via a committee process rather than a basis in
evidence
What are the two informatics competencies? - answer1. Generalist
