Information Management
WGU C468 #1 Exam
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,Nursing informatics - Answer: specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and
information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing
practice.
Informatics Nurse Specialist (INS) - Answer: is a nurse who has received educational preparation to
conduct informatics research and generate informatics theory and who has a broad vision of what can
be attained using information technology.
How does computer literacy differ from information literacy? - Answer: Computer literacy refers to a
familiarity with the use of personal computers, while information literacy is the ability to recognize
when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information
effectively.
distance learning - Answer: The delivery of content and stimulation of learning primarily through the
use of telecommunication technologies and often used for corporate training.
Virtual reality - Answer: It is a widely used form of multimedia that fully envelops learners in an
environment providing the next best option to performing the skill on a real person but without any
risks to the learner or the client.
Computer resistance by nurses is often the result of: - Answer: Computer anxiety, limited computer
skills, and poor communication on the part of administration to consult nurses during the change
process.
advantage for using a nursing information system? - Answer: Advantages are:
-Better access to information.
-Reduction of medication errors.
-Better Communication.
Order entry system can do all of the following - Answer: -Alert all departments to carry out physician
orders
-Provide the current status of each order
-Check duplicate orders
, ***Except
Integrate results of data collected at the bedside
Clinical information systems (CIS) - Answer: are used to access client data that are used to plan,
implement, and evaluate care.
Statement best describes meaningful use? - Answer: This is an initiative geared to spur the adoption
and use of electronic health records for the purpose of gathering and reporting data that can be used to
improve population health.
Statements best reflects acceptance of the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) as a
standard for nursing terminology? - Answer: Present nursing classification systems map it to a very high
degree
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) - Answer: An electronic version of the client data found in the
traditional paper medical record.
One criterion for eligibility for meaningful use requires the adoption and use of EHRs that have been
certified. Statements best describes the certification process? - Answer: Certification provides the
assurance that the EHR system has the technical capacity, functionality, and security to meet the
meaningful use criteria.
Closely approximates the currents version of the personal health record (PHR) - Answer: Secure
application through which an individual may access, manage and share health information he or she has
entered or was supplied by providers, pharmacies, and labs
Predictors of Personal Health Records (PHRs) use include which of the following? - Answer: Awareness
of PHRs, ease of access, personal motivation, higher levels of education and health literacy.
Potential barriers to Personal Health Record (PHR) use that must be considered include the following? -
Answer: No or poor internet access, poorly designed applications, limited clinical integration
WGU C468 #1 Exam
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,Nursing informatics - Answer: specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and
information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing
practice.
Informatics Nurse Specialist (INS) - Answer: is a nurse who has received educational preparation to
conduct informatics research and generate informatics theory and who has a broad vision of what can
be attained using information technology.
How does computer literacy differ from information literacy? - Answer: Computer literacy refers to a
familiarity with the use of personal computers, while information literacy is the ability to recognize
when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information
effectively.
distance learning - Answer: The delivery of content and stimulation of learning primarily through the
use of telecommunication technologies and often used for corporate training.
Virtual reality - Answer: It is a widely used form of multimedia that fully envelops learners in an
environment providing the next best option to performing the skill on a real person but without any
risks to the learner or the client.
Computer resistance by nurses is often the result of: - Answer: Computer anxiety, limited computer
skills, and poor communication on the part of administration to consult nurses during the change
process.
advantage for using a nursing information system? - Answer: Advantages are:
-Better access to information.
-Reduction of medication errors.
-Better Communication.
Order entry system can do all of the following - Answer: -Alert all departments to carry out physician
orders
-Provide the current status of each order
-Check duplicate orders
, ***Except
Integrate results of data collected at the bedside
Clinical information systems (CIS) - Answer: are used to access client data that are used to plan,
implement, and evaluate care.
Statement best describes meaningful use? - Answer: This is an initiative geared to spur the adoption
and use of electronic health records for the purpose of gathering and reporting data that can be used to
improve population health.
Statements best reflects acceptance of the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) as a
standard for nursing terminology? - Answer: Present nursing classification systems map it to a very high
degree
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) - Answer: An electronic version of the client data found in the
traditional paper medical record.
One criterion for eligibility for meaningful use requires the adoption and use of EHRs that have been
certified. Statements best describes the certification process? - Answer: Certification provides the
assurance that the EHR system has the technical capacity, functionality, and security to meet the
meaningful use criteria.
Closely approximates the currents version of the personal health record (PHR) - Answer: Secure
application through which an individual may access, manage and share health information he or she has
entered or was supplied by providers, pharmacies, and labs
Predictors of Personal Health Records (PHRs) use include which of the following? - Answer: Awareness
of PHRs, ease of access, personal motivation, higher levels of education and health literacy.
Potential barriers to Personal Health Record (PHR) use that must be considered include the following? -
Answer: No or poor internet access, poorly designed applications, limited clinical integration
