NUR 330 Final UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The historical roots of computer science can be traced to - CORRECT ANSWER -mathematics &
engineering
The historical roots of information science can be traced to - CORRECT ANSWER -library science
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the - CORRECT
ANSWER -1980s
As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge? - CORRECT ANSWER -
books
Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized computer
management in healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER -the development of the personal computer
Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER -health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the
community college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research
institutions
Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -to
be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be
a physician
What is the primary difference between an open and closed system? - CORRECT ANSWER -An
open system has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter both inputs and outputs when
interacting with the environment
, The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include - CORRECT ANSWER -
structure, purpose, & functions
A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care system or a computer system,
will produce change in other aspects of that same system. As a result, any change can produce unintended
consequences. This process is called - CORRECT ANSWER -reverberation
The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called - CORRECT
ANSWER -dynamic homeostasis
The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for representing and transforming
information, including their theory, design, implementation, application, and efficiency - CORRECT
ANSWER -computer science
The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and behavior of
information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of processing information for
optimum accessibility and usability - CORRECT ANSWER -information science
The change process in which open systems reach a final state from different initial conditions and in
different ways refers to - CORRECT ANSWER -equifinality
The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop wear and tear over time,
refers to - CORRECT ANSWER -entropy
Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of change that can occur has been
described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly effect refers to - CORRECT ANSWER -a minor
change in input can create a major change in output, or a major change in
input can result in minor changes in output
Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the Shannon and Weaver
model? - CORRECT ANSWER -the amount of information is measured by the extent the message
decreases
entropy
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The historical roots of computer science can be traced to - CORRECT ANSWER -mathematics &
engineering
The historical roots of information science can be traced to - CORRECT ANSWER -library science
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the - CORRECT
ANSWER -1980s
As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge? - CORRECT ANSWER -
books
Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized computer
management in healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER -the development of the personal computer
Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER -health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the
community college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research
institutions
Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -to
be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be
a physician
What is the primary difference between an open and closed system? - CORRECT ANSWER -An
open system has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter both inputs and outputs when
interacting with the environment
, The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include - CORRECT ANSWER -
structure, purpose, & functions
A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care system or a computer system,
will produce change in other aspects of that same system. As a result, any change can produce unintended
consequences. This process is called - CORRECT ANSWER -reverberation
The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called - CORRECT
ANSWER -dynamic homeostasis
The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for representing and transforming
information, including their theory, design, implementation, application, and efficiency - CORRECT
ANSWER -computer science
The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and behavior of
information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of processing information for
optimum accessibility and usability - CORRECT ANSWER -information science
The change process in which open systems reach a final state from different initial conditions and in
different ways refers to - CORRECT ANSWER -equifinality
The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop wear and tear over time,
refers to - CORRECT ANSWER -entropy
Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of change that can occur has been
described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly effect refers to - CORRECT ANSWER -a minor
change in input can create a major change in output, or a major change in
input can result in minor changes in output
Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the Shannon and Weaver
model? - CORRECT ANSWER -the amount of information is measured by the extent the message
decreases
entropy
