C 468 Oa Study Guide

Informatics - Answer- The science and art of turning data into information. Nursing Informatics * - Answer- -The use of information and technology to support all aspects of nursing practice -Including direct delivery of care, administration, education, and research. Information Literacy - Answer- -The ability to recognize when info is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use effectively. Information - Answer- -Data that has been interpreted Information Science - Answer- -Focus on how to gather, process and transform info into knowledge. -Includes 5 Sciences; Communication, Computer, Social, Library and Cognitive Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way? - Answer- Information System How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes? - Answer- Allowing hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned. Knowledge Worker - Answer- -Continuous learner -Uses technology to support and inform nursing practice -Generate knowledge as a product * Experienced Nurse - Answer- -Fully intergrade informatics throughout the course of her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. -Knows how to pull trends out of data. Beginner Nurses - Answer- -Uses information systems to manage patients. Nursing Informatics - Answer- -National Certification Exam Clinical Practice Guidelines - Answer- -Can allow for the creation of nursing policies (example of clinical decision support) Information Technologies - Answer- -CPOE -Barcode Medication Administration -Clinical Decision Support