WGU Information Management and the Application of Technology - C468 Exam QA

Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively - ANSWER Information literacy Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - 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 - 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 - ANSWER Information systems How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes - 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 - 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 - ANSWER False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam - ANSWER False, does have a national certification Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies - ANSWER True, rooted in evidenced based research CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what - 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 - 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 - ANSWER True, type of information technology Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice - ANSWER True, examples of clinical decision support The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice - 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 - ANSWER The foundation of knowledge model A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what - ANSWER Data, not information until it has been analyzed Not an emerging trend in healthcare - ANSWER Less consumer accountability The purpose or reason for an organizations existence - ANSWER The mission The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization - ANSWER Strategic planning, long-range Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes - ANSWER They will need to be trained on the system Strategic planning is not driven by - ANSWER Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term goal Not a national trend related to nursing informatics - ANSWER Blogging During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined - ANSWER Needs assessment Phases of the information life cycle - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Project scope Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important - ANSWER To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team Responsibilities of the project implementation team - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Company history System implementation role - ANSWER Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system - ANSWER Continuous Examples of an essential components of the EHR - ANSWER Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data What is a function of the EHR - ANSWER Bar-code medication administration Benefits to using the EHR - ANSWER Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation Example of patient support - ANSWER Providing education material One primary benefit of the EHR is a decreased wait time for diagnostic testing - ANSWER False Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a health information system - ANSWER EHR is all about promoting patient safety Health information system - ANSWER Broad term used to describe administrative and clinical systems to streamline work flow processes efficiency Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart patient assessments a barrier to patient centered care - ANSWER True, try to chart in real time Can computer position be considered a barrier is placed between the provider and patient - ANSWER True, pay attention to the patient What potential challenge can occur when implementing an EHR in a medical center with various outpatient clinics - ANSWER Standardization of data and different data needs of each clinic What is the type of connection is needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost - ANSWER The Local Area Network (LAN) access Patient information included in the EHR - ANSWER Immunization history, CT scan results, date of birth How does the EHR help patients receive quality care when going from one facility to another - ANSWER By providing continuity of care, interoperability The EHR is a longitudinal electronic patient record of all health care encounters - ANSWER True, carries with the patient (longitudinal) What two items could an RN use to access a patients medication from a medication administration system (Pyxis) - ANSWER Barcode ID badge, fingerprint Type of health information system that ensures the accuracy of physician orders - ANSWER Order entry system A registration system is also commonly refereed to as -