NUR 330 Final – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
NUR 330 Final – UPDATED Questions with 100%
Verified Answers
Section 1: System, Information, Science (Q1–Q13)
Question & Answer
Q1 The historical roots of computer science can be traced to
A mathematics & engineering
Q2 The historical roots of information science can be traced to
A library science
Q3 The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the
A 1980s
Q4 As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?
A books
Q5 Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized
computer management in healthcare?
A the development of the personal computer
Q6 Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct?
A health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the community college level
to post-doctoral programs offered at major research institutions
Q7 Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct?
A to be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be a physician
Q8 What is the primary difference between an open and closed system?
A An open system has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter both inputs and outputs
when interacting with the environment
Q9 The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include
A structure, purpose, & functions
Q10 A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care system or a
computer system, will produce change in other aspects of that same system. As a result,
any change can produce unintended consequences. This process is called
A reverberation
Q11 The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called
A dynamic homeostasis
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Question & Answer
Q12 The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for representing
and transforming information, including their theory, design, implementation,
application, and efficiency
A computer science
Q13 The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and behavior of
information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of processing
information for optimum accessibility and usability
A information science
Section 2: Change, Group, Different (Q14–Q26)
Question & Answer
Q14 The change process in which open systems reach a final state from different initial
conditions and in different ways refers to
A equifinality
Q15 The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop wear
and tear over time, refers to
A entropy
Q16 Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of change that
can occur has been described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly effect refers to
A a minor change in input can create a major change in output, or a major change in input can result
in minor changes in output
Q17 Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the Shannon
and Weaver model?
A the amount of information is measured by the extent the message decreases entropy
Q18 The number 190 is an example of
A data
Q19 Knowing when and how to use knowledge is referred to as
A wisdom
Q20 Which concepts are used to describe the different types of learning outcomes and can
be used to write learning objectives?
A cognitive, affective, & psychomotor
Q21 Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders within an
organization?
A innovators
Q22 Most of the uncertainty that is inherent in a new idea must be removed before this
group will adapt to an innovation
A late majority
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NUR 330 Final – UPDATED Questions with 100%
Verified Answers
Section 1: System, Information, Science (Q1–Q13)
Question & Answer
Q1 The historical roots of computer science can be traced to
A mathematics & engineering
Q2 The historical roots of information science can be traced to
A library science
Q3 The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the
A 1980s
Q4 As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?
A books
Q5 Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized
computer management in healthcare?
A the development of the personal computer
Q6 Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct?
A health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the community college level
to post-doctoral programs offered at major research institutions
Q7 Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct?
A to be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be a physician
Q8 What is the primary difference between an open and closed system?
A An open system has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter both inputs and outputs
when interacting with the environment
Q9 The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include
A structure, purpose, & functions
Q10 A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care system or a
computer system, will produce change in other aspects of that same system. As a result,
any change can produce unintended consequences. This process is called
A reverberation
Q11 The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called
A dynamic homeostasis
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, NUR 330 Final – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Question & Answer
Q12 The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for representing
and transforming information, including their theory, design, implementation,
application, and efficiency
A computer science
Q13 The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and behavior of
information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of processing
information for optimum accessibility and usability
A information science
Section 2: Change, Group, Different (Q14–Q26)
Question & Answer
Q14 The change process in which open systems reach a final state from different initial
conditions and in different ways refers to
A equifinality
Q15 The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop wear
and tear over time, refers to
A entropy
Q16 Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of change that
can occur has been described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly effect refers to
A a minor change in input can create a major change in output, or a major change in input can result
in minor changes in output
Q17 Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the Shannon
and Weaver model?
A the amount of information is measured by the extent the message decreases entropy
Q18 The number 190 is an example of
A data
Q19 Knowing when and how to use knowledge is referred to as
A wisdom
Q20 Which concepts are used to describe the different types of learning outcomes and can
be used to write learning objectives?
A cognitive, affective, & psychomotor
Q21 Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders within an
organization?
A innovators
Q22 Most of the uncertainty that is inherent in a new idea must be removed before this
group will adapt to an innovation
A late majority
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