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WGU Information Management and the Application of Technology - C468
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WGU Information Management and theApplication of 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 answer- Information
literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes
Correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam Correct
answer- False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies Correct answer-
True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all
examples of what Correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- True,
type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics
can affect nursing practice Correct answer- True, examples of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice
Correct answer- 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 answer- The foundation of knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Correct
answer- Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare Correct answer- Less consumer accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence Correct answer- The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and
operations of an organization Correct answer- Strategic planning, long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software
and electronic processes Correct answer- They will need to be trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by Correct answer- Short term goals, strategic planning
is a long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics Correct answer- Blogging
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be
determined Correct answer- Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle Correct answer- 1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
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