WGU D220 - Information Technology in Nursing Practice Exam

Differentiate between DATA and INFORMATION • Data – Collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are gathered according to some perceived need for analysis and, possibly, action at a later point in time • Information – Collection of data that have been interpreted and examined for patterns and structure. What purpose is the GRADE approach used? • To determine the level of evidence of information to make informed recommendations • To bring forward previous work and ideas to promote development Define Translational Science • Turning observations into interventions to improve patient’s health Define Value Based Care • Based on Quality of care provided that are appropriate for the diagnosis. List barriers to the use of consumer health informatics (CHI) • Lack of consensus on what compromise CHI • Literacy issues • Inequalities with Access to Online applications• Varying levels of patient engagements • Persistent SOCIETAL ATTITUDES when it comes to healthcare delivery Define DATA INTEGRITY - Ability to collect; store; and retrieve correct, complete, and current data so that the data are available to authorized users when needed. • Wholeness when data is collected, stored and retrieved • Correct, complete – available to users when needed • Data is uncorrupted, accurate and valid Predictive Modeling/Predictive analysis uses what to forecast the likelihood of an event?