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WGU C790 NURSING INFORMATICS OA EXAM 2 VERSIONS
AND PRACTICE EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST 2024-2025
Q: What is the next step in the system life cycle after a new health information system has been
purchased?
A. Test the system
B. Evolve the system
C. Analyze the system
D. Implement the system - ANSWER-A. 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?
Choose 2 answers
A. It improves quality of care.
B. It improves patient satisfaction.
C. It takes away the need for education.
D. It increases costs to the healthcare facility.
E. It automatically gives the definitive diagnosis. - ANSWER-A. It improves quality of care.
B. It improves patient satisfaction.
Q: What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system within healthcare
information technology?
A. It reduces errors.
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B. It enhances data analytics.
C. It provides faster documentation.
D. It improves throughput in the organization. - ANSWER-A. It reduces errors.
Q: How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and WEDI support a culture of
safety?
A. By publicizing healthcare information
B. By standardizing healthcare information
C. By negotiating healthcare costs and services
D. By standardizing financial management information - ANSWER-B. By standardizing
healthcare information
Q: A large healthcare corporation is preparing to implement a new patient portal for healthcare
records. Multiple literature searches have been done, trade shows have been attended, and a
final list of potential vendors has been developed.
What is the next step in the project life cycle?
A. A demonstration of the product is done for the analyst and staff.
B. A market analysis is done to determine the financial stability of a company.
C. A letter is sent to potential vendors, asking for specific information about the product.
D. A list of potential vendors is sent to the chief executive officer and chief information officer. -
ANSWER-C. A letter is sent to potential vendors, asking for specific information about the
product.
Q: Why do healthcare facilities favor purchased information systems over organization-
developed information systems?
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A. Outside infrastructure is used.
B. Project management is enhanced.
C. System enhancements are provided.
D. Resource cost of switchboard operations is reduced. - ANSWER-C. System enhancements are
provided.
Place the steps for the Staggers and Nelson life cycle in order from first (1) to last (4).
Select your answers from the pull-down list. (1-4)
- Implementation ___
- Analysis/planning ___
- Design/development ___
- Maintenance and support ___ - ANSWER-- Implementation (3)
- Analysis/planning (1)
- Design/development (2)
- Maintenance and support (4)
Q: What describes the maintenance phase of the system development life cycle?
A. The system is upgraded.
B. The system requirements are defined.
C. The system undergoes a readiness assessment.
D. The system users undergo education and training. - ANSWER-A. The system is upgraded.
Q: During which phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the proposed project identified?
A. Testing
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B. Planning
C. Development
D. Implementation - ANSWER-B. Planning
Q: Which system development life cycle uses the most predictive approach?
A. Waterfall model
B. Domain modeling
C. Systems analysis model
D. System communications modeling - ANSWER-A. Waterfall model
Q: Which step in the project implementation of the electronic health record relies heavily upon
the ability of super users?
A. Organize design requirements and build system
B. Manage go-live activities and post go-live support
C. Manage the upgrades and roll out to additional sites
D. Test the system and conduct user validation sessions
E. Finalize the build and move the product to production - ANSWER-B. 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?
A. Tactical planning
B. Milestone planning
C. Strategic planning
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WGU C790 NURSING INFORMATICS OA EXAM 2 VERSIONS
AND PRACTICE EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST 2024-2025
Q: What is the next step in the system life cycle after a new health information system has been
purchased?
A. Test the system
B. Evolve the system
C. Analyze the system
D. Implement the system - ANSWER-A. 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?
Choose 2 answers
A. It improves quality of care.
B. It improves patient satisfaction.
C. It takes away the need for education.
D. It increases costs to the healthcare facility.
E. It automatically gives the definitive diagnosis. - ANSWER-A. It improves quality of care.
B. It improves patient satisfaction.
Q: What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system within healthcare
information technology?
A. It reduces errors.
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B. It enhances data analytics.
C. It provides faster documentation.
D. It improves throughput in the organization. - ANSWER-A. It reduces errors.
Q: How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and WEDI support a culture of
safety?
A. By publicizing healthcare information
B. By standardizing healthcare information
C. By negotiating healthcare costs and services
D. By standardizing financial management information - ANSWER-B. By standardizing
healthcare information
Q: A large healthcare corporation is preparing to implement a new patient portal for healthcare
records. Multiple literature searches have been done, trade shows have been attended, and a
final list of potential vendors has been developed.
What is the next step in the project life cycle?
A. A demonstration of the product is done for the analyst and staff.
B. A market analysis is done to determine the financial stability of a company.
C. A letter is sent to potential vendors, asking for specific information about the product.
D. A list of potential vendors is sent to the chief executive officer and chief information officer. -
ANSWER-C. A letter is sent to potential vendors, asking for specific information about the
product.
Q: Why do healthcare facilities favor purchased information systems over organization-
developed information systems?
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A. Outside infrastructure is used.
B. Project management is enhanced.
C. System enhancements are provided.
D. Resource cost of switchboard operations is reduced. - ANSWER-C. System enhancements are
provided.
Place the steps for the Staggers and Nelson life cycle in order from first (1) to last (4).
Select your answers from the pull-down list. (1-4)
- Implementation ___
- Analysis/planning ___
- Design/development ___
- Maintenance and support ___ - ANSWER-- Implementation (3)
- Analysis/planning (1)
- Design/development (2)
- Maintenance and support (4)
Q: What describes the maintenance phase of the system development life cycle?
A. The system is upgraded.
B. The system requirements are defined.
C. The system undergoes a readiness assessment.
D. The system users undergo education and training. - ANSWER-A. The system is upgraded.
Q: During which phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the proposed project identified?
A. Testing
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B. Planning
C. Development
D. Implementation - ANSWER-B. Planning
Q: Which system development life cycle uses the most predictive approach?
A. Waterfall model
B. Domain modeling
C. Systems analysis model
D. System communications modeling - ANSWER-A. Waterfall model
Q: Which step in the project implementation of the electronic health record relies heavily upon
the ability of super users?
A. Organize design requirements and build system
B. Manage go-live activities and post go-live support
C. Manage the upgrades and roll out to additional sites
D. Test the system and conduct user validation sessions
E. Finalize the build and move the product to production - ANSWER-B. 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?
A. Tactical planning
B. Milestone planning
C. Strategic planning
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