Informatics Test 1
Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,What is informatics - Answer: •Informatics - computer information systems science
•Nursing Informatics - A subspecialty of nursing that focuses on managing information pertaining to
nursing
•Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) - Focuses on information management, not computers
•Information management is an integral part of nursing
We are not taking this class to learn about computers and to be IT techs.
While we have to have some abilities with computers and programs,
Information is the key!
We are going to focus on information management.
How are we going to collect the information?
Process the information?
Use the information?
Improve patient care and safety.
Informatics in healthcare - Answer: •Have you seen technology being used in healthcare?
•Can you give examples?
•How do you think you will use technology in healthcare?
---Electronic Charting Systems
---Mobile Devices and Apps
---Smart Pumps
---Telecommunication
---Wearable Devices
---Robotics
---Artificial Intelligence
With all of this technology, think about the information that is gathered....Big Data
How can we use this to improve patient care?
,The potential of Big Data in healthcare relies on the ability to detect patterns and to turn high volumes
of data into actionable knowledge for precision medicine and decision makers.
Informatics and healthcare technologies - Answer: •Information, communication technologies and
informatics processes are used to provide care, gather data, form information to drive decision making,
and support professionals as they expand knowledge and wisdom for practice.
•Informatics processes and technologies are used to manage and improve the delivery of safe, high-
quality, and efficient healthcare services in accordance with best practice and professional and
regulatory standards.
•Healthcare professionals interact with patients, families, communities, and populations in technology-
rich environments.
•Nurses, as essential members of the healthcare team, use information and communication
technologies and informatics tools in their direct and indirect care roles.
Why am I taking this course? - Answer: Informatics is a core competency of
•Nursing education
•Patient safety organizations
Informatics impacts:
•The nurse
•The patient
•Healthcare in general
Stimulate real world experiences
The Essentials. The AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
•Core competencies for professional nursing education
•Competencies divided into 10 Domains
•Domain 8 is Informatics and Healthcare Technology
QSEN Competency
, •Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
•quality and safety competencies for nursing
•knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be developed in nursing pre-licensure programs for each
competency
•Patient-Centered Care
•Teamwork & Collaboration
•Evidence-Based Practice
•Quality Improvement
•Safety
•Informatics
Activity focused
Also in the Essentials:
Concepts of Nursing Practice
•Clinical Judgment
•Communication
•Compassionate Care
•Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
•Ethics
•Evidence-Based Practice
•Health Policy
•Social Determinant of Health
•Personal, social, economic, and environmental factor impact health
•How will these social determinants impact our teaching?
•The Health People initiative is a national effort to improve the health and wellness of the American
population
•mHealth project will focus on this initiative
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses(QSEN) - Answer: •QSEN Competencies
Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,What is informatics - Answer: •Informatics - computer information systems science
•Nursing Informatics - A subspecialty of nursing that focuses on managing information pertaining to
nursing
•Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) - Focuses on information management, not computers
•Information management is an integral part of nursing
We are not taking this class to learn about computers and to be IT techs.
While we have to have some abilities with computers and programs,
Information is the key!
We are going to focus on information management.
How are we going to collect the information?
Process the information?
Use the information?
Improve patient care and safety.
Informatics in healthcare - Answer: •Have you seen technology being used in healthcare?
•Can you give examples?
•How do you think you will use technology in healthcare?
---Electronic Charting Systems
---Mobile Devices and Apps
---Smart Pumps
---Telecommunication
---Wearable Devices
---Robotics
---Artificial Intelligence
With all of this technology, think about the information that is gathered....Big Data
How can we use this to improve patient care?
,The potential of Big Data in healthcare relies on the ability to detect patterns and to turn high volumes
of data into actionable knowledge for precision medicine and decision makers.
Informatics and healthcare technologies - Answer: •Information, communication technologies and
informatics processes are used to provide care, gather data, form information to drive decision making,
and support professionals as they expand knowledge and wisdom for practice.
•Informatics processes and technologies are used to manage and improve the delivery of safe, high-
quality, and efficient healthcare services in accordance with best practice and professional and
regulatory standards.
•Healthcare professionals interact with patients, families, communities, and populations in technology-
rich environments.
•Nurses, as essential members of the healthcare team, use information and communication
technologies and informatics tools in their direct and indirect care roles.
Why am I taking this course? - Answer: Informatics is a core competency of
•Nursing education
•Patient safety organizations
Informatics impacts:
•The nurse
•The patient
•Healthcare in general
Stimulate real world experiences
The Essentials. The AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
•Core competencies for professional nursing education
•Competencies divided into 10 Domains
•Domain 8 is Informatics and Healthcare Technology
QSEN Competency
, •Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
•quality and safety competencies for nursing
•knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be developed in nursing pre-licensure programs for each
competency
•Patient-Centered Care
•Teamwork & Collaboration
•Evidence-Based Practice
•Quality Improvement
•Safety
•Informatics
Activity focused
Also in the Essentials:
Concepts of Nursing Practice
•Clinical Judgment
•Communication
•Compassionate Care
•Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
•Ethics
•Evidence-Based Practice
•Health Policy
•Social Determinant of Health
•Personal, social, economic, and environmental factor impact health
•How will these social determinants impact our teaching?
•The Health People initiative is a national effort to improve the health and wellness of the American
population
•mHealth project will focus on this initiative
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses(QSEN) - Answer: •QSEN Competencies
