NSG-310 Final Exam Questions and
Answers
nursing informatics is defined as (by the ANA) - Answer-combines nursing,
information, and computer sciences for the purpose of managing and
communicating data, information, knowledge, and wisdom to support nurses and
healthcare providers in decision making
hand in hand - Answer-Role of the nurse informaticist; understands both nursing
and information technology
goal of nursing informatics - Answer-to optimize information management and
communication to improve the health of individuals, families, populations, and
communities
data - Answer-single point of info (BP/HR)
information - Answer-collection of data about a single thing (vitals)
knowledge - Answer-understanding information
wisdom - Answer-internalizing knowledge
informatics roles - Answer--specialist (facility specific)
-analyst (facility/healthcare system)
-consultant (healthcare system/independent)
, nurse informaticist skills - Answer--RN
-knowledge/willingness to learn about computers
-ability to teach
-patience
-certification through ANCC
-graduate program in nsg informatics
specialist role - Answer--implement informatics solutions
-test and document systems
-project management and coordination
-provide input
-write user manuals
-adhere to standards
analyst role - Answer--analyze technical and functional design
-recommendations
-assessing and predicting organizational needs
consultant role - Answer--provide unbiased input and assistance
-design, plan, and implement solutions
-evaluate clinical software
-write publications and courses
-may be researcher, educator, or project manager
Answers
nursing informatics is defined as (by the ANA) - Answer-combines nursing,
information, and computer sciences for the purpose of managing and
communicating data, information, knowledge, and wisdom to support nurses and
healthcare providers in decision making
hand in hand - Answer-Role of the nurse informaticist; understands both nursing
and information technology
goal of nursing informatics - Answer-to optimize information management and
communication to improve the health of individuals, families, populations, and
communities
data - Answer-single point of info (BP/HR)
information - Answer-collection of data about a single thing (vitals)
knowledge - Answer-understanding information
wisdom - Answer-internalizing knowledge
informatics roles - Answer--specialist (facility specific)
-analyst (facility/healthcare system)
-consultant (healthcare system/independent)
, nurse informaticist skills - Answer--RN
-knowledge/willingness to learn about computers
-ability to teach
-patience
-certification through ANCC
-graduate program in nsg informatics
specialist role - Answer--implement informatics solutions
-test and document systems
-project management and coordination
-provide input
-write user manuals
-adhere to standards
analyst role - Answer--analyze technical and functional design
-recommendations
-assessing and predicting organizational needs
consultant role - Answer--provide unbiased input and assistance
-design, plan, and implement solutions
-evaluate clinical software
-write publications and courses
-may be researcher, educator, or project manager
