WGU D220 INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING PRACTICE
EXAM PREP
1. In the DIKW framework, which of the following best describes ‘Knowledge’?
A. Discrete observations with no context.
B. Data that has been processed and given meaning.
C. Information that is synthesized so that relationships are identified.
D. Applying insight to evaluate and solve complex problems.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Knowledge is formed when information is synthesized to
identify relationships and patterns. Data is raw facts (A), Information is processed data (C),
and Wisdom is the application of knowledge with insight (D).
2. Which initiative was developed to ensure that nursing was represented in the design and
implementation of health information technology?
A. HITECH Act
B. NANDA-I
,C. TIGER Initiative
D. HIPAA Security Rule
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER)
initiative aims to enable practicing nurses and students to fully engage in the unfolding
digital era of healthcare.
3. A nurse is evaluating the ‘Usability’ of a new electronic health record (EHR) system. Which
factor is MOST critical to this evaluation?
A. The efficiency and ease with which users can complete tasks.
B. The speed of the server processors.
C. The cost of the initial software license.
D. The number of fields available for data entry.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Usability refers to how effectively, efficiently, and satisfactorily
users can interact with a system to achieve their goals.
4. Which standard terminology is specifically designed to allow for the electronic exchange of
laboratory results and clinical observations?
A. SNOMED-CT
B. ICD-10
, C. NIC
D. LOINC
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is the
standard for identifying medical laboratory observations.
5. What is the primary difference between an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and an
Electronic Health Record (EHR)?
A. The EMR is a legal document, while the EHR is not.
B. The EMR includes patient-entered data, while the EHR does not.
C. The EHR is designed to be shared across multiple healthcare organizations, whereas the
EMR is specific to one provider.
D. There is no difference; the terms are synonymous in federal legislation.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Interoperability is the key difference. EHRs follow the patient to
different clinics and hospitals, whereas EMRs are generally internal to one practice.
6. Under the HITECH Act, ‘Meaningful Use’ was introduced to ensure that:
A. Hospitals reduce their nursing staff by 10% using automation.
B. Patients are required to use personal health records.
C. Healthcare providers use certified EHR technology to improve quality and safety.
TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING PRACTICE
EXAM PREP
1. In the DIKW framework, which of the following best describes ‘Knowledge’?
A. Discrete observations with no context.
B. Data that has been processed and given meaning.
C. Information that is synthesized so that relationships are identified.
D. Applying insight to evaluate and solve complex problems.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Knowledge is formed when information is synthesized to
identify relationships and patterns. Data is raw facts (A), Information is processed data (C),
and Wisdom is the application of knowledge with insight (D).
2. Which initiative was developed to ensure that nursing was represented in the design and
implementation of health information technology?
A. HITECH Act
B. NANDA-I
,C. TIGER Initiative
D. HIPAA Security Rule
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER)
initiative aims to enable practicing nurses and students to fully engage in the unfolding
digital era of healthcare.
3. A nurse is evaluating the ‘Usability’ of a new electronic health record (EHR) system. Which
factor is MOST critical to this evaluation?
A. The efficiency and ease with which users can complete tasks.
B. The speed of the server processors.
C. The cost of the initial software license.
D. The number of fields available for data entry.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Usability refers to how effectively, efficiently, and satisfactorily
users can interact with a system to achieve their goals.
4. Which standard terminology is specifically designed to allow for the electronic exchange of
laboratory results and clinical observations?
A. SNOMED-CT
B. ICD-10
, C. NIC
D. LOINC
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is the
standard for identifying medical laboratory observations.
5. What is the primary difference between an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and an
Electronic Health Record (EHR)?
A. The EMR is a legal document, while the EHR is not.
B. The EMR includes patient-entered data, while the EHR does not.
C. The EHR is designed to be shared across multiple healthcare organizations, whereas the
EMR is specific to one provider.
D. There is no difference; the terms are synonymous in federal legislation.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Interoperability is the key difference. EHRs follow the patient to
different clinics and hospitals, whereas EMRs are generally internal to one practice.
6. Under the HITECH Act, ‘Meaningful Use’ was introduced to ensure that:
A. Hospitals reduce their nursing staff by 10% using automation.
B. Patients are required to use personal health records.
C. Healthcare providers use certified EHR technology to improve quality and safety.
