FUNDAMENTALS 1871 STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
▶ A project manager working with the surgery department at a local
hospital wants to increase revenue by 20% within three years capturing lost
charges. The current supply charge process is evaluated and found to be
dysfunctional. An automated dispensing system is identifies as a possible
solution. It is projected this system will pay for itself in six months.
Which step in the tactical planning process is taking place? . Answer:
Feasibility Study
▶ An electronic medical record project has been implemented. The
executive team has approved the system and signed for payment to the
vendor. The information technology manager has verified that items on the
issues list have been resolved.
In which phase is the project management team working? . Answer:
Closing the project
▶ An electronic health record project quality team is preparing to present a
benefit-cost analysis comparing two systems for the project manager.
Which phase of project management is described? . Answer: Planning
▶ What is the name of the group of people who work together to coordinate
the implementation of electronic health record (EHR) project? . Answer:
Steering Committee
▶ The information technology department of the local hospital has
implemented the Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE) Star
Model of Knowledge Transformation to assist nursing staff to care for
patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus more effectively.
Which point of the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation is least
useful in clinical decision making when using evidence-based practice to
problem solve? . Answer: Discovery research
, ▶ A nursing informatics nurse is assisting with testing the upgraded
messaging system that was added to the electronic health record.
Which test should be used? . Answer: Integrated testing
▶ The informatics nurse completes a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
and threats (SWOT) analysis of the organization's electronic health record
related to medication errors. The issue involves the spelling of certain
medications.
Which component of SWOT analysis is applicable given the risk to
patients? . Answer: Threats
▶ A nursing administrator wants to change practices in the electronic
health record to reduce duplication of documentation. The nursing
administrator decides to use the STEEP model as the foundation for the
project.
Which principle of this model should be used to guide the implementation
of the change? . Answer: Use flow sheets to replace narrative
documentation
▶ A hospital is setting up a Patient Online Portal for patients to monitor
health and request services. The portal is being set up because patients
have heard from friends and family about how useful and easy the
innovation is, or they have used it at other organizations and now expect it
to be available everywhere.
Which change process perspective is being demonstrated? . Answer:
Diffusion of innovation
▶ How will a nursing educator implement the most rigorous approach to
evidence summary? . Answer: By using systematic review
▶ What is defined as a recommendation intended to optimize patient care
by utilizing basis of a systemic review of evidence and an assessment of
the perceived benefits and harms to the patient? . Answer: Clinical practice
guidelines
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
▶ A project manager working with the surgery department at a local
hospital wants to increase revenue by 20% within three years capturing lost
charges. The current supply charge process is evaluated and found to be
dysfunctional. An automated dispensing system is identifies as a possible
solution. It is projected this system will pay for itself in six months.
Which step in the tactical planning process is taking place? . Answer:
Feasibility Study
▶ An electronic medical record project has been implemented. The
executive team has approved the system and signed for payment to the
vendor. The information technology manager has verified that items on the
issues list have been resolved.
In which phase is the project management team working? . Answer:
Closing the project
▶ An electronic health record project quality team is preparing to present a
benefit-cost analysis comparing two systems for the project manager.
Which phase of project management is described? . Answer: Planning
▶ What is the name of the group of people who work together to coordinate
the implementation of electronic health record (EHR) project? . Answer:
Steering Committee
▶ The information technology department of the local hospital has
implemented the Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE) Star
Model of Knowledge Transformation to assist nursing staff to care for
patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus more effectively.
Which point of the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation is least
useful in clinical decision making when using evidence-based practice to
problem solve? . Answer: Discovery research
, ▶ A nursing informatics nurse is assisting with testing the upgraded
messaging system that was added to the electronic health record.
Which test should be used? . Answer: Integrated testing
▶ The informatics nurse completes a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
and threats (SWOT) analysis of the organization's electronic health record
related to medication errors. The issue involves the spelling of certain
medications.
Which component of SWOT analysis is applicable given the risk to
patients? . Answer: Threats
▶ A nursing administrator wants to change practices in the electronic
health record to reduce duplication of documentation. The nursing
administrator decides to use the STEEP model as the foundation for the
project.
Which principle of this model should be used to guide the implementation
of the change? . Answer: Use flow sheets to replace narrative
documentation
▶ A hospital is setting up a Patient Online Portal for patients to monitor
health and request services. The portal is being set up because patients
have heard from friends and family about how useful and easy the
innovation is, or they have used it at other organizations and now expect it
to be available everywhere.
Which change process perspective is being demonstrated? . Answer:
Diffusion of innovation
▶ How will a nursing educator implement the most rigorous approach to
evidence summary? . Answer: By using systematic review
▶ What is defined as a recommendation intended to optimize patient care
by utilizing basis of a systemic review of evidence and an assessment of
the perceived benefits and harms to the patient? . Answer: Clinical practice
guidelines
