NR 599 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK 4 Verified Q&A

NR 599 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK 4 (95/95 Verified Q&A) 1. The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice by which statement? a) There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work groups and organizations within the United States b) A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed before a nurse is eligible to sit for the credentialing examination c) As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the client, the environment, health, and the nurse d) 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. Research priorities for nursing informatics includes the development of a standard nursing language and the development of databases for clinical information 2. Which statement by the nurse verifies that nurse is “information literate”? a) I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations b) I utilize databases in the health care setting to input client information such as skin condition c) I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide information d) I understand how to research for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs 3. What is information? Data that can be interpreted. Eg: Patient’s temp. Grouping of data process into meaningful structured form 4. The nurse gathers much data when caring