D220 Information Technology in Nursing
Practice - Lesson Quizzes | 2026 UPDATE
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION ALREADY
GRADED A+
Information is a continuum of progressively developing and clustered
data. Relations and interactions are not yet evident in information
alone.
Knowledge is information that is processed and organized so that
relations and interactions are identified.
Healthcare data integrity is crucial in the healthcare environment.
Information technology (IT) must ensure that healthcare decisions are
based on authentic and accurate data.
True or False: Data scrubbing is a mechanism provided by the
computer system to assist users by prompting them to complete a
task, verify information, or prevent entry of inappropriate information. -
ANSWERS-False
Data scrubbing is the process by which incorrect, incomplete,
duplicate, or improperly formatted items are removed using special
software designated for this purpose.
,The following data sources have been identified and described in the
Health Data Sources learning resource in the previous unit:
Data Source 1: Medical records
Data Source 2: Surveillance
Data Source 3: Survey
Data Source 4: Vital records
For each of the following descriptions, select the matching
(corresponding) data source.
This data source is used to track events and transactions between
patients and health care providers.
Select an option Data Source 1 Data Source 2 Data Source 3 Data
Source 4
This data source is used to monitor outbreaks of specific diseases and
conditions.
Select an option Data Source 1 Data Source 2 Data Source 3 Data
Source 4
This data source collects information directly from participants and
relies on the participants' interpretation of what they recall and not
necessarily what transpired.
Select an option Data Source 1 Data Source 2 Data Source 3 Data
Source 4
This data source is used t - ANSWERS-Data source 1
,Data source 2
Data source 3
Data source 4
A patient mentions to his nurse that with so much health information
on the internet, he does not know what information is reliable and
credible as opposed to what is not.
Which professional advice would be best for this patient?
RSS feeds are usually the most reliable forms of aggregated health
information.
Ask friends in the medical field what websites they trust and use for
healthcare information.
Healthcare information on the internet is reliable and credible if its
source has a large following.
When evaluating information quality, look for qualified, credible
sources and specific details and dates that enable independent
verification of information. - ANSWERS-When evaluating information
quality, look for qualified, credible sources and specific details and
dates that enable independent verification of information.
Healthcare data is a valuable commodity. Because it is used to benefit
the delivery of healthcare, there are many ways to maximize its value.
What is a use in maximizing the value of healthcare data?
It is used to create clinical decision support tools to augment clinical
care.
It is used to create marketing profiles of healthcare organizations.
, It is used to target consumers for healthcare advertising. - ANSWERS-
It is used to create clinical decision support tools to augment clinical
care.
Healthcare data may be used to create clinical decision support tools
that help guide clinical practice and improve the safety of patient
care.
The use of electronic health records (EHRs) has been tremendously
helpful in allowing organizations to collect and share patient
information. However, differences in format still exist. Standardization
of healthcare data is important so that organizations can gather,
classify, and aggregate data to discover new information, trends, and
ways to improve care.
What is one example of a standardized data language that nurses are
familiar with?
LOINC
NANDA
TIGER
HIMSS - ANSWERS-NANDA was created by the North American Nursing
Diagnosis Association to provide standardized terms for nursing
diagnoses.
Healthcare data is everywhere. The data information knowledge
wisdom (DIKW) framework refers to the way data becomes a product
that can be used to positively affect patient care.
Practice - Lesson Quizzes | 2026 UPDATE
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION ALREADY
GRADED A+
Information is a continuum of progressively developing and clustered
data. Relations and interactions are not yet evident in information
alone.
Knowledge is information that is processed and organized so that
relations and interactions are identified.
Healthcare data integrity is crucial in the healthcare environment.
Information technology (IT) must ensure that healthcare decisions are
based on authentic and accurate data.
True or False: Data scrubbing is a mechanism provided by the
computer system to assist users by prompting them to complete a
task, verify information, or prevent entry of inappropriate information. -
ANSWERS-False
Data scrubbing is the process by which incorrect, incomplete,
duplicate, or improperly formatted items are removed using special
software designated for this purpose.
,The following data sources have been identified and described in the
Health Data Sources learning resource in the previous unit:
Data Source 1: Medical records
Data Source 2: Surveillance
Data Source 3: Survey
Data Source 4: Vital records
For each of the following descriptions, select the matching
(corresponding) data source.
This data source is used to track events and transactions between
patients and health care providers.
Select an option Data Source 1 Data Source 2 Data Source 3 Data
Source 4
This data source is used to monitor outbreaks of specific diseases and
conditions.
Select an option Data Source 1 Data Source 2 Data Source 3 Data
Source 4
This data source collects information directly from participants and
relies on the participants' interpretation of what they recall and not
necessarily what transpired.
Select an option Data Source 1 Data Source 2 Data Source 3 Data
Source 4
This data source is used t - ANSWERS-Data source 1
,Data source 2
Data source 3
Data source 4
A patient mentions to his nurse that with so much health information
on the internet, he does not know what information is reliable and
credible as opposed to what is not.
Which professional advice would be best for this patient?
RSS feeds are usually the most reliable forms of aggregated health
information.
Ask friends in the medical field what websites they trust and use for
healthcare information.
Healthcare information on the internet is reliable and credible if its
source has a large following.
When evaluating information quality, look for qualified, credible
sources and specific details and dates that enable independent
verification of information. - ANSWERS-When evaluating information
quality, look for qualified, credible sources and specific details and
dates that enable independent verification of information.
Healthcare data is a valuable commodity. Because it is used to benefit
the delivery of healthcare, there are many ways to maximize its value.
What is a use in maximizing the value of healthcare data?
It is used to create clinical decision support tools to augment clinical
care.
It is used to create marketing profiles of healthcare organizations.
, It is used to target consumers for healthcare advertising. - ANSWERS-
It is used to create clinical decision support tools to augment clinical
care.
Healthcare data may be used to create clinical decision support tools
that help guide clinical practice and improve the safety of patient
care.
The use of electronic health records (EHRs) has been tremendously
helpful in allowing organizations to collect and share patient
information. However, differences in format still exist. Standardization
of healthcare data is important so that organizations can gather,
classify, and aggregate data to discover new information, trends, and
ways to improve care.
What is one example of a standardized data language that nurses are
familiar with?
LOINC
NANDA
TIGER
HIMSS - ANSWERS-NANDA was created by the North American Nursing
Diagnosis Association to provide standardized terms for nursing
diagnoses.
Healthcare data is everywhere. The data information knowledge
wisdom (DIKW) framework refers to the way data becomes a product
that can be used to positively affect patient care.
