NR 599 FINAL EXAM CONCEPT REVIEW GUIDE
2026 HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY AND
CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
◉ Why is it difficult to integrate information from all hospital
departments into a single hospital information system?
a. Individual departments want to obtain & maintain specialized
systems
b. Hospital departments are organized along vertical lines while the
continuum of care for patients flows along horizontal lines
c. Patient care systems & financial management systems are
incompatible with each other
d. Each department is required by law & the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Hospitals& Health Care Organizations to maintain
specific information for billing & accreditation purposese. Individual
departments do not see the value in comprehensive patient records.
Answer: b. Hospital departments are organized along vertical lines
while the continuum of care for patients flows along horizontal lines
◉ The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a
specialty area of practice by which statement? (CO 7)
,There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain
representation by work groups and organizations within the United
States.
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process
information to support all areas of nursing, including practice,
education, administration and research.
A formal educational program at the master's level must be
completed before a nurse is eligible to sit for the credentialing
examination.
As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the
client, the environment, health, and the nurse..
Answer: The use of information and computer technology as a tool
to process information to support all areas of nursing, including
practice, education, administration and research.
◉ Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is
"information literate"? (C0 1)
"I can use software applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, and presentations." "I utilize databases in the health
care setting to input client information such as skin condition."
"I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide
information."
,"I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its
usefulness for health care needs.".
Answer: "I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its
usefulness for health care needs."
◉ The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an
example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for
clients?
Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood
count with differential.
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV
yesterday, the client reported feeling better today.
The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with
prostatitis.
The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of
98.8 degrees F., and oxygen saturation of 98%..
Answer: After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV
yesterday, the client reported feeling better today.
, ◉ Which statement best distinguishes the difference between
information literacy and computer literacy? (CO 1)
Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas computer
literacy helps the nurse to access data.
A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not
information skills.
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas
computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal
computers.
Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas
computer literacy provides the basis for computer order entry..
Answer: Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning
whereas computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of
personal computers.
◉ Which statement regarding pressures that drive the health care
delivery system today is not accurate? (CO 7)
Evidence-based practice is supported with technology that enables
the health care provider to utilize up-to-date research findings.
2026 HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY AND
CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
◉ Why is it difficult to integrate information from all hospital
departments into a single hospital information system?
a. Individual departments want to obtain & maintain specialized
systems
b. Hospital departments are organized along vertical lines while the
continuum of care for patients flows along horizontal lines
c. Patient care systems & financial management systems are
incompatible with each other
d. Each department is required by law & the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Hospitals& Health Care Organizations to maintain
specific information for billing & accreditation purposese. Individual
departments do not see the value in comprehensive patient records.
Answer: b. Hospital departments are organized along vertical lines
while the continuum of care for patients flows along horizontal lines
◉ The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a
specialty area of practice by which statement? (CO 7)
,There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain
representation by work groups and organizations within the United
States.
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process
information to support all areas of nursing, including practice,
education, administration and research.
A formal educational program at the master's level must be
completed before a nurse is eligible to sit for the credentialing
examination.
As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the
client, the environment, health, and the nurse..
Answer: The use of information and computer technology as a tool
to process information to support all areas of nursing, including
practice, education, administration and research.
◉ Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is
"information literate"? (C0 1)
"I can use software applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, and presentations." "I utilize databases in the health
care setting to input client information such as skin condition."
"I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide
information."
,"I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its
usefulness for health care needs.".
Answer: "I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its
usefulness for health care needs."
◉ The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an
example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for
clients?
Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood
count with differential.
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV
yesterday, the client reported feeling better today.
The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with
prostatitis.
The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of
98.8 degrees F., and oxygen saturation of 98%..
Answer: After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV
yesterday, the client reported feeling better today.
, ◉ Which statement best distinguishes the difference between
information literacy and computer literacy? (CO 1)
Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas computer
literacy helps the nurse to access data.
A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not
information skills.
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas
computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal
computers.
Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas
computer literacy provides the basis for computer order entry..
Answer: Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning
whereas computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of
personal computers.
◉ Which statement regarding pressures that drive the health care
delivery system today is not accurate? (CO 7)
Evidence-based practice is supported with technology that enables
the health care provider to utilize up-to-date research findings.
