D220 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN
NURSING PRACTICE – ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. In the DIKW framework, which of the following best describes ‘Information’?
A. Discrete facts and figures without context
B. Data that has been interpreted, organized, or structured
C. The synthesis of knowledge and experience to provide judgment
D. Patterns and relationships derived from data and information
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Information is data that has been given form and meaning
through interpretation and organization. Data are the raw facts, while Knowledge is the
synthesis of information to identify relationships, and Wisdom is the application of
knowledge to clinical practice.
,2. Which type of interoperability refers to the ability of two or more systems to exchange
information so that the receiving system can interpret and use the data without human
intervention?
A. Foundational Interoperability
B. Structural Interoperability
C. Semantic Interoperability
D. Technical Interoperability
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Semantic interoperability is the highest level, where the
meaning of the data is preserved across systems, allowing it to be used automatically by the
receiving system.
3. The TIGER initiative (Technology Informatics Guided System Reform) was primarily
established to:
A. Develop a universal EHR platform for all hospitals
B. Establish a framework for nursing informatics competencies
C. Regulate the prices of medical software companies
D. Manage the federal budget for healthcare IT implementation
Answer: B
, Conceptual Explanation: The TIGER initiative was launched to create a vision for nursing
informatics and ensure that the nursing workforce is prepared to practice in a technology-
rich environment through competency development.
4. Which phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involves performing a ‘gap
analysis’ to compare current processes with future needs?
A. Analysis Phase
B. Planning Phase
C. Design Phase
D. Implementation Phase
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Analysis phase is where workflows are evaluated and gap
analysis is performed to determine the requirements for the new system.
5. Under the HITECH Act, which program was created to provide financial incentives for the
adoption and ‘meaningful use’ of EHR technology?
A. The Medicare/Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
B. The HIPAA Compliance Fund
C. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
D. The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) Grant
Answer: A
NURSING PRACTICE – ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. In the DIKW framework, which of the following best describes ‘Information’?
A. Discrete facts and figures without context
B. Data that has been interpreted, organized, or structured
C. The synthesis of knowledge and experience to provide judgment
D. Patterns and relationships derived from data and information
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Information is data that has been given form and meaning
through interpretation and organization. Data are the raw facts, while Knowledge is the
synthesis of information to identify relationships, and Wisdom is the application of
knowledge to clinical practice.
,2. Which type of interoperability refers to the ability of two or more systems to exchange
information so that the receiving system can interpret and use the data without human
intervention?
A. Foundational Interoperability
B. Structural Interoperability
C. Semantic Interoperability
D. Technical Interoperability
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Semantic interoperability is the highest level, where the
meaning of the data is preserved across systems, allowing it to be used automatically by the
receiving system.
3. The TIGER initiative (Technology Informatics Guided System Reform) was primarily
established to:
A. Develop a universal EHR platform for all hospitals
B. Establish a framework for nursing informatics competencies
C. Regulate the prices of medical software companies
D. Manage the federal budget for healthcare IT implementation
Answer: B
, Conceptual Explanation: The TIGER initiative was launched to create a vision for nursing
informatics and ensure that the nursing workforce is prepared to practice in a technology-
rich environment through competency development.
4. Which phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involves performing a ‘gap
analysis’ to compare current processes with future needs?
A. Analysis Phase
B. Planning Phase
C. Design Phase
D. Implementation Phase
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Analysis phase is where workflows are evaluated and gap
analysis is performed to determine the requirements for the new system.
5. Under the HITECH Act, which program was created to provide financial incentives for the
adoption and ‘meaningful use’ of EHR technology?
A. The Medicare/Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
B. The HIPAA Compliance Fund
C. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
D. The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) Grant
Answer: A
