Questions and Correct Answers Rated A+
1. The nurse understands that nursing informatics as
a specialty area of practiced by whichstatement?
Research priorities for nursing informatics includes the
development of a standardnursing language and the
development of databases for clinical information
2. Which statement by the nurse verifies that nurse is
“information literate”?
I understand how to research for a website and
evaluate its usefulness for healthcare needs
3. What is information?
Data that can be interpreted. EX: Pt’s temp.
Grouping of data process intomeaningful Structured
form
4. The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is
an example of the higher-level“information” useful in caring for
clients?
After receiving Rocephin 1.0g IV yesterday, the client
reported feeling better
5. Which statement best distinguishes the difference
between information literacy and computer Literacy?
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing
learning whereas computerliteracy refers to a
familiarity with the use of personal computers
6. Which statement indicates the appropriate level of
informatics competencies to the correctnurse?
A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to
develop best practice modelfor indwelling catheter
care.
7. What is Quality Information?
Information that is timeless, precision, accuracy,
numerically quantifiable, easilyavailable, unbiased,
, clear, and reliable
8. What is data?
Collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are
gathered for
, a need. EX: PtsVS. Raw unprocessed number
symbols or words that have no meaning by
themselves. Without context data is meaningless.
9. What is data integrity?
Ability to collect, store, and retrieve correct, complete,
and current data. So datais available to authorize
users.
10. What is necessary to determine of a website has
quality information?
Credited seal, good contact information, not selling things,
creditable authors,unbiased (things discussed in class) has
URAC or HON CODE
11. Why do we study nurse informatics?
Information is power and technology facilitates a
creative process in nurses, andimproves patient
education, teaching, and learning.
12. What is a common reality that occurs with nursing
and technology?
Nurses will be comfortable working with computers
and advanced technologywhile providing care for
clients
What are the functions of computers in nursing practice?
Record information, provide access to other
departments, manage schedules
13. What is telehealth?
Uses technology to access, diagnosis, and treat at a
distance
14. What is biometric technology?
Using human characteristics to authenticate
or grant access to data orinformation.
15. How do human resources use computers?
Employee database, administration services
16. What is the definition of information technology?
Use of hardware and software that facilitates storage,
retrieval, communication,and management
information
17. What is the definition of computer literacy?
Knowledge and understanding of computers with
effective use
18. How do you identify problems?