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WGU C790 NURSING INFORMATICS OA EXAM VERSION 1, 2
AND STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST 2024-2025
WGU C790 NURSING INFORMATICS OA EXAM
Staggers & Nelson Life Cycle - order - ANSWER-1.Analysis/Planning
2. Development/Design
3. Implementation
4. Maintenance/Support
Q: What describes the maintenance phase of the system development life cycle? - ANSWER-The
system is upgraded
Q: Describe what phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the proposed project identified. -
ANSWER-Planning
Q: What is the next step in the system life cycle after a new health information system has been
purchased? - ANSWER-Test the system
Q: In which ways can the use of clinical decision support systems affect health information
technology and create a culture of safety within healthcare. - ANSWER-It improves quality of
care
It improves patient satisfaction
Q: What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system within healthcare
information technology - ANSWER-It reduces errors
Q: How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and WEDI support a culture of
safety - ANSWER-By standardizing healthcare information
ANSI: American National Standard Institute
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WEDI: Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange
Q: Why do healthcare facilities favor purchased information systems over organization-
developed information systems? - ANSWER-System enhancements are provided
Q: What step in the project implementation of the electronic health record relies heavily upon
the ability of the super users? - ANSWER-Manage go-live activities and post go-live support
Q: Which stage of the planning phase provides the high-level direction needed to reach
organizational goals? - ANSWER-Strategic Planning
Q: What initiates the life cycle of an information system - ANSWER-Identification of a vision or
need
Q: Place the implementation steps of the electronic health record life cycle in order from first to
last - ANSWER-1. Identify the problem/ need, obtain approval and proceed with the project
2. Discover and understand the details or the need of the project
3.Build, test and integrate system components
4.Complete system test and then deploy the solution
Q: As a crucial part of the whole information technology (IT) infrastructure (hardware, software,
networks, operations, etc.) of the organization, this step in the project implementation must be
aligned with the organization's mission and support the overall business goals.
Which part of the project implementation plan would this be? - ANSWER-Strategic planning
Q: What is the correct order of the phases of an adaptive system development life cycle with six
core processes and multiple iterations? - ANSWER-1. Identify the problem and obtain approval
2. Plan and monitor project
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3. Discover and understand details
4. Design system components
5. Build, test, and integrate system components
6. Complete system tests and deploy the solution
Q: Which system development life cycle approach does the waterfall model describe? -
ANSWER-A Sequential approach
Q: During which phase of the system development life cycle (SDLC) are new components and
programs obtained and installed? - ANSWER-Develop or purchase
Q: As the implementation phase of the system development life cycle (SDLC) is occuring, a
member of the project management team wants to confirm that all bar code printers have
been updates to work with the new system.
What testing should be used? - ANSWER-Hardwire testing
Q: The nursing team has been charged with selecting a new information system for managing
patient census data.
Which system should be chosen? - ANSWER-Open system
Q: An institution is using the (SDLC) adaptive approach for developing its new information
system. The institution will need to be flexible throughout development.
Which SDLC approach should be used? - ANSWER-Agile Development
Q: A physician's office wants to adopt an electronic medical record. The providers and staff are
unsure which system will best suit the needs of the office.
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Which system development life cycle approach suits this practice? - ANSWER-Adaptive
Q: A complex healthcare system is implementing a new electronic health record system with
multiple sites. The sites include both inpatient and outpatient clinics.
Which SDLC is appropriate for this institution? - ANSWER-Layered
Q: Which interdisciplinary team role will a chief information officer undertake when
implementing a health information system? - ANSWER-Chair of the information steering
committee
Q: Who focuses on the enterprise, surrounding environment, resources, quality issues, and
business processes to support direct patient care delivery? - ANSWER-Administrator
Q: Which groups are responsible for standards development during the implementation of a
health information system? - ANSWER-Physicians
Pharmacist
Registered Nurses
Q: A project manager working with the surgery department at a local hospital wants to increase
revenue by 20% within three years capturing lost charges. The current supply charge process is
evaluated and found to be dysfunctional. An automated dispensing system is identifies as a
possible solution. It is projected this system will pay for itself in six months.
Which step in the tactical planning process is taking place? - ANSWER-Feasibility Study
Q: An electronic medical record project has been implemented. The executive team has
approved the system and signed for payment to the vendor. The information technology
manager has verified that items on the issues list have been resolved.
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WGU C790 NURSING INFORMATICS OA EXAM VERSION 1, 2
AND STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST 2024-2025
WGU C790 NURSING INFORMATICS OA EXAM
Staggers & Nelson Life Cycle - order - ANSWER-1.Analysis/Planning
2. Development/Design
3. Implementation
4. Maintenance/Support
Q: What describes the maintenance phase of the system development life cycle? - ANSWER-The
system is upgraded
Q: Describe what phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the proposed project identified. -
ANSWER-Planning
Q: What is the next step in the system life cycle after a new health information system has been
purchased? - ANSWER-Test the system
Q: In which ways can the use of clinical decision support systems affect health information
technology and create a culture of safety within healthcare. - ANSWER-It improves quality of
care
It improves patient satisfaction
Q: What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system within healthcare
information technology - ANSWER-It reduces errors
Q: How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and WEDI support a culture of
safety - ANSWER-By standardizing healthcare information
ANSI: American National Standard Institute
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WEDI: Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange
Q: Why do healthcare facilities favor purchased information systems over organization-
developed information systems? - ANSWER-System enhancements are provided
Q: What step in the project implementation of the electronic health record relies heavily upon
the ability of the super users? - ANSWER-Manage go-live activities and post go-live support
Q: Which stage of the planning phase provides the high-level direction needed to reach
organizational goals? - ANSWER-Strategic Planning
Q: What initiates the life cycle of an information system - ANSWER-Identification of a vision or
need
Q: Place the implementation steps of the electronic health record life cycle in order from first to
last - ANSWER-1. Identify the problem/ need, obtain approval and proceed with the project
2. Discover and understand the details or the need of the project
3.Build, test and integrate system components
4.Complete system test and then deploy the solution
Q: As a crucial part of the whole information technology (IT) infrastructure (hardware, software,
networks, operations, etc.) of the organization, this step in the project implementation must be
aligned with the organization's mission and support the overall business goals.
Which part of the project implementation plan would this be? - ANSWER-Strategic planning
Q: What is the correct order of the phases of an adaptive system development life cycle with six
core processes and multiple iterations? - ANSWER-1. Identify the problem and obtain approval
2. Plan and monitor project
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3. Discover and understand details
4. Design system components
5. Build, test, and integrate system components
6. Complete system tests and deploy the solution
Q: Which system development life cycle approach does the waterfall model describe? -
ANSWER-A Sequential approach
Q: During which phase of the system development life cycle (SDLC) are new components and
programs obtained and installed? - ANSWER-Develop or purchase
Q: As the implementation phase of the system development life cycle (SDLC) is occuring, a
member of the project management team wants to confirm that all bar code printers have
been updates to work with the new system.
What testing should be used? - ANSWER-Hardwire testing
Q: The nursing team has been charged with selecting a new information system for managing
patient census data.
Which system should be chosen? - ANSWER-Open system
Q: An institution is using the (SDLC) adaptive approach for developing its new information
system. The institution will need to be flexible throughout development.
Which SDLC approach should be used? - ANSWER-Agile Development
Q: A physician's office wants to adopt an electronic medical record. The providers and staff are
unsure which system will best suit the needs of the office.
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Which system development life cycle approach suits this practice? - ANSWER-Adaptive
Q: A complex healthcare system is implementing a new electronic health record system with
multiple sites. The sites include both inpatient and outpatient clinics.
Which SDLC is appropriate for this institution? - ANSWER-Layered
Q: Which interdisciplinary team role will a chief information officer undertake when
implementing a health information system? - ANSWER-Chair of the information steering
committee
Q: Who focuses on the enterprise, surrounding environment, resources, quality issues, and
business processes to support direct patient care delivery? - ANSWER-Administrator
Q: Which groups are responsible for standards development during the implementation of a
health information system? - ANSWER-Physicians
Pharmacist
Registered Nurses
Q: A project manager working with the surgery department at a local hospital wants to increase
revenue by 20% within three years capturing lost charges. The current supply charge process is
evaluated and found to be dysfunctional. An automated dispensing system is identifies as a
possible solution. It is projected this system will pay for itself in six months.
Which step in the tactical planning process is taking place? - ANSWER-Feasibility Study
Q: An electronic medical record project has been implemented. The executive team has
approved the system and signed for payment to the vendor. The information technology
manager has verified that items on the issues list have been resolved.
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