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WGU C790 FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING INFORMATICS
EXAM 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
| ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION (JUST
RELEASED)
What describes the maintenance phase of the system development life
cycle? ......ANSWER......The system is upgraded
Describe what phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the
proposed project identified. ......ANSWER......Planning
What is the next step in the system life cycle after a new health
information system has been purchased? ......ANSWER......Test the
system
In which ways can the use of clinical decision support systems affect
health information technology and create a culture of safety within
healthcare. ......ANSWER......It improves quality of care
It improves patient satisfaction
What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system
within healthcare information technology ......ANSWER......It reduces
errors
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How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and WEDI
support a culture of safety ......ANSWER......By standardizing healthcare
information
ANSI: American National Standard Institute
WEDI: Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange
Why do healthcare facilities favor purchased information systems over
organization-developed information systems? ......ANSWER......System
enhancements are provided
What step in the project implementation of the electronic health record
relies heavily upon the ability of the super users?
......ANSWER......Manage go-live activities and post go-live support
Which stage of the planning phase provides the high-level direction
needed to reach organizational goals? ......ANSWER......Strategic
Planning
What initiates the life cycle of an information system
......ANSWER......Identification of a vision or need
As a crucial part of the whole information technology (IT) infrastructure
(hardware, software, networks, operations, etc.) of the organization,
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this step in the project implementation must be aligned with the
organization's mission and support the overall business goals.
Which part of the project implementation plan would this be?
......ANSWER......Strategic planning
Which system development life cycle approach does the waterfall
model describe? ......ANSWER......A Sequential approach
During which phase of the system development life cycle (SDLC) are
new components and programs obtained and installed?
......ANSWER......Develop or purchase
As the implementation phase of the system development life cycle
(SDLC) is occuring, a member of the project management team wants to
confirm that all bar code printers have been updates to work with the
new system.
What testing should be used? ......ANSWER......Hardwire testing
The nursing team has been charged with selecting a new information
system for managing patient census data.
Which system should be chosen? ......ANSWER......Open system
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An institution is using the (SDLC) adaptive approach for developing its
new information system. The institution will need to be flexible
throughout development.
Which SDLC approach should be used? ......ANSWER......Agile
Development
A physician's office wants to adopt an electronic medical record. The
providers and staff are unsure which system will best suit the needs of
the office.
Which system development life cycle approach suits this practice?
......ANSWER......Adaptive
A complex healthcare system is implementing a new electronic health
record system with multiple sites. The sites include both inpatient and
outpatient clinics.
Which SDLC is appropriate for this institution? ......ANSWER......Layered
Which interdisciplinary team role will a chief information officer
undertake when implementing a health information system?
......ANSWER......Chair of the information steering committee
WGU C790 FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING INFORMATICS
EXAM 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
| ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION (JUST
RELEASED)
What describes the maintenance phase of the system development life
cycle? ......ANSWER......The system is upgraded
Describe what phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the
proposed project identified. ......ANSWER......Planning
What is the next step in the system life cycle after a new health
information system has been purchased? ......ANSWER......Test the
system
In which ways can the use of clinical decision support systems affect
health information technology and create a culture of safety within
healthcare. ......ANSWER......It improves quality of care
It improves patient satisfaction
What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system
within healthcare information technology ......ANSWER......It reduces
errors
,2|Page
How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and WEDI
support a culture of safety ......ANSWER......By standardizing healthcare
information
ANSI: American National Standard Institute
WEDI: Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange
Why do healthcare facilities favor purchased information systems over
organization-developed information systems? ......ANSWER......System
enhancements are provided
What step in the project implementation of the electronic health record
relies heavily upon the ability of the super users?
......ANSWER......Manage go-live activities and post go-live support
Which stage of the planning phase provides the high-level direction
needed to reach organizational goals? ......ANSWER......Strategic
Planning
What initiates the life cycle of an information system
......ANSWER......Identification of a vision or need
As a crucial part of the whole information technology (IT) infrastructure
(hardware, software, networks, operations, etc.) of the organization,
,3|Page
this step in the project implementation must be aligned with the
organization's mission and support the overall business goals.
Which part of the project implementation plan would this be?
......ANSWER......Strategic planning
Which system development life cycle approach does the waterfall
model describe? ......ANSWER......A Sequential approach
During which phase of the system development life cycle (SDLC) are
new components and programs obtained and installed?
......ANSWER......Develop or purchase
As the implementation phase of the system development life cycle
(SDLC) is occuring, a member of the project management team wants to
confirm that all bar code printers have been updates to work with the
new system.
What testing should be used? ......ANSWER......Hardwire testing
The nursing team has been charged with selecting a new information
system for managing patient census data.
Which system should be chosen? ......ANSWER......Open system
, 4|Page
An institution is using the (SDLC) adaptive approach for developing its
new information system. The institution will need to be flexible
throughout development.
Which SDLC approach should be used? ......ANSWER......Agile
Development
A physician's office wants to adopt an electronic medical record. The
providers and staff are unsure which system will best suit the needs of
the office.
Which system development life cycle approach suits this practice?
......ANSWER......Adaptive
A complex healthcare system is implementing a new electronic health
record system with multiple sites. The sites include both inpatient and
outpatient clinics.
Which SDLC is appropriate for this institution? ......ANSWER......Layered
Which interdisciplinary team role will a chief information officer
undertake when implementing a health information system?
......ANSWER......Chair of the information steering committee
