WGU C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new
information. Answer: Data Mining
◉ A Nurse is reviewing a patient's pneumonia vaccination status in the
electronic medical record. The nurse determines the patient needs this
vaccine before discharge to meet the requirements of a current clinical
pathway.
Why would the nurse use information systems in this manner? Answer:
To promote desired clinical outcomes
◉ A nursing informatics specialist at a small, rural hospital implemented
a clinical information system utilizing an electronic health record
(EHR). She obtained input from nurses regarding selection of the
specific EHR. She noted that some of the nurses had negative attitudes
towards a change to the EHR, but she encouraged them to try the system
and note its benefits. She implemented the system after all nurses were
trained about the EHR. There were numerous complaints about the
EHR, which the Nursing Informatics Specialist decided to ignore since
the personnel were new to the system. Which barrier to implementing
, technology is present in the scenario? Answer: Lack of continued
support
◉ How is information related to data? Answer: Information is data that
has been interpreted
◉ How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-
practice (EBP) in nursing? Answer: - The nurse can discern research
findings that can be applied to practice
- Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and general
internet searches
◉ A nurse documents care of a patient with a decubitus ulcer in the
electronic health record.
Which term describes the electronic health record in this situation?
Answer: Information system
◉ Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? Answer:
Nurses generate knowledge as a product
◉ Beginning nurse
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new
information. Answer: Data Mining
◉ A Nurse is reviewing a patient's pneumonia vaccination status in the
electronic medical record. The nurse determines the patient needs this
vaccine before discharge to meet the requirements of a current clinical
pathway.
Why would the nurse use information systems in this manner? Answer:
To promote desired clinical outcomes
◉ A nursing informatics specialist at a small, rural hospital implemented
a clinical information system utilizing an electronic health record
(EHR). She obtained input from nurses regarding selection of the
specific EHR. She noted that some of the nurses had negative attitudes
towards a change to the EHR, but she encouraged them to try the system
and note its benefits. She implemented the system after all nurses were
trained about the EHR. There were numerous complaints about the
EHR, which the Nursing Informatics Specialist decided to ignore since
the personnel were new to the system. Which barrier to implementing
, technology is present in the scenario? Answer: Lack of continued
support
◉ How is information related to data? Answer: Information is data that
has been interpreted
◉ How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-
practice (EBP) in nursing? Answer: - The nurse can discern research
findings that can be applied to practice
- Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and general
internet searches
◉ A nurse documents care of a patient with a decubitus ulcer in the
electronic health record.
Which term describes the electronic health record in this situation?
Answer: Information system
◉ Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? Answer:
Nurses generate knowledge as a product
◉ Beginning nurse
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
