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WGU Information Management and the Application of Technology - C468
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WGU Information Management and the Applicationof Technology - C468
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find,
evaluate and use needed information effectively Correct Ans:- Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Correct Ans:- Information
Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also
incorporates features from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science Correct Ans:- Information science
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using
the EHR in which way Correct Ans:- Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes Correct
Ans:- Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product Correct Ans:- Knowledge worker
The beginner nurse is expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the course of
his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how to pull
trends out of data Correct Ans:- False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam Correct Ans:-
False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies Correct Ans:- True,
rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of
what Correct Ans:- Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system
The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders
electronically into the EHR Correct Ans:- Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to identify and track
supplies and medications within a healthcare environment Correct Ans:- True, type of
information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can
affect nursing practice Correct Ans:- True, examples of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice
Correct Ans:- Nursing informatics
, The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and
knowledge dissemination Correct Ans:- The foundation of knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Correct
Ans:- Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare Correct Ans:- Less consumer accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence Correct Ans:- The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and
operations of an organization Correct Ans:- Strategic planning, long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and
electronic processes Correct Ans:- They will need to be trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by Correct Ans:- Short term goals, strategic planning is a
long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics Correct Ans:- Blogging
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be
determined Correct Ans:- Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle Correct Ans:- 1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort Correct Ans:- Project scope
Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important Correct Ans:- To
ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
Responsibilities of the project implementation team Correct Ans:- execution of system
changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows
A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document includes what
Correct Ans:- Company history
System implementation role Correct Ans:- Go-live planning, applying system changes as
needed, end-user training
Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system Correct Ans:- Continuous
Examples of an essential components of the EHR Correct Ans:- Evidence-based decision
support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data
What is a function of the EHR Correct Ans:- Bar-code medication administration
Benefits to using the EHR Correct Ans:- Reduces medication errors, improves provider
documentation
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