ANCC Nursing Informatics Certification
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2025/2026 GRADED A
_____________ is a teaching strategy for educating staff that involves face-to-face and
online learning.
A. Virtual learning
B. Web-based learning
C. Group learning
D. Hybrid learning - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Hybrid learning
'Bugs' in computer language are not really insects, but:
a. testing methodology
b. community within the code indicated with an asterisk
c. aberrancies and failures in the system
d. the nickname of the coder who designed the first EHR - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
aberrancies and failures in the system
"Bugs" in computer language are not really insects, but
A. A testing methodology
B. Commentary within the code indicated with an asterisk (*)
C. Aberrancies and failures in the system
D. The nickname of the coder who designed the first EHR - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
Abberancies
,Rationale: "Bugs" in computer language are defined as aberrancies and failures in the
system or a coding error.
1. An advantage of an identity and access management (IAM) system is that the IAM
system:
a. satisfies the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 11
b. provides HIPAA-required encryption for PHI
c. meets HIPAA's Security Rule requirements regarding access to PHI
d. meets HIPAA's Privacy Rule requirements regarding identification - CORRECT
ANSWER-c. meets HIPAA's Security Rule requirements regarding access to PHI.
Rationale: o An advantage of an identity and access management (IAM) system is that
the IAM system meets HIPAA's Security Rule requirements regarding access to PHI
through identity management. An IAM system provides, captures, updates, and records
user IDs and provides appropriate access privileges, preventing "privilege creep,"
which increases risks to security. The IAM system should provide authentication
(single sign-in and session management), authorization (based on roles, rules, and
attributes), user management (provisioning and password management), and a central
directory.
1. Communication software is most commonly used for:
a. audio files
b. documents
c. video files
d. e-mail and IM - CORRECT ANSWER-d. e-mail and IM
1. If the informatics nurse is concerned that a computer system may not function well
during peak times of access, the type of testing needed is:
a. functional testing
b. black box testing
c. system integration testing
d. load/volume testing - CORRECT ANSWER-d. load/volume testing
,Rationale: This is a non-functional testing for reliability that assesses the ability of the
system to function under various loads, such as at peak times when multiple users in
multiple departments are accessing the system. The purpose of load/volume testing is
to determine the maximum load capacity and to identify the load at which problems
begin to occur. Testing is done at both the safe working load (SWL) and above the SWL.
1. In an EHR with CPOE and CDS, allergy alerts should be triggered:
a. in response to contraindicated drug orders
b. before orders are written
c. on physician request by accessing a link
after orders are written
d. after orders are written - CORRECT ANSWER-b. before orders are written
Rationale: In an EHR with CPOE and CDS, allergy alerts should be triggered before
orders are written and they should be automated. Alerts that occur after orders are
written are more likely to be ignored or overridden. Additional alerts, including hard
stops, should occur if orders for contraindicated drugs or drugs to which the patient is
allergic are ordered despite the original alert. The alerts should be carefully evaluated
because excessive alerts may result in "alert fatigue" to the point that clinicians begin
to ignore them.
1. In preparation for the workflow redesign necessitated for implementation of an EHR,
the first step should be to:
o assess compatibility with EHR
o assess the EHR requirements
o map the current workflow
conduct surveys about workflow - CORRECT ANSWER-map the current workflow
1. The human-technology interface (HTI):
a. allows user interaction with technology
b. allows access to the technology only to authorized people
c. connects a user device to the Internet
, d. standardizes applications utilized in all devices - CORRECT ANSWER-a. allows user
interaction with technology
1. The network that connects the departments in an organization is likely a(n):
a. VSN
b. LAN
c. WAN
d. MAN - CORRECT ANSWER-b. LAN - local area network
1. The smallest possible piece of data utilized in computer processing is the:
a. byte
b. bit
c. nibble
d. zettabyte - CORRECT ANSWER-b. bit
1. When an institution is transitioning to a CPOE, a primary role of the informatics nurse
is that of:
a. system designer
b. liaison
c. software modifier
d. purchasing agent - CORRECT ANSWER-b. liaison
1. When considering transitioning to cloud storage and assessing vendors, the most
critical assessment relates to:
a. regulatory compliance
b. interoperability
c. monitoring mechanisms
d. cost analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-a. regulatory compliance
Exam Questions and Answers Latest
2025/2026 GRADED A
_____________ is a teaching strategy for educating staff that involves face-to-face and
online learning.
A. Virtual learning
B. Web-based learning
C. Group learning
D. Hybrid learning - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Hybrid learning
'Bugs' in computer language are not really insects, but:
a. testing methodology
b. community within the code indicated with an asterisk
c. aberrancies and failures in the system
d. the nickname of the coder who designed the first EHR - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
aberrancies and failures in the system
"Bugs" in computer language are not really insects, but
A. A testing methodology
B. Commentary within the code indicated with an asterisk (*)
C. Aberrancies and failures in the system
D. The nickname of the coder who designed the first EHR - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
Abberancies
,Rationale: "Bugs" in computer language are defined as aberrancies and failures in the
system or a coding error.
1. An advantage of an identity and access management (IAM) system is that the IAM
system:
a. satisfies the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 11
b. provides HIPAA-required encryption for PHI
c. meets HIPAA's Security Rule requirements regarding access to PHI
d. meets HIPAA's Privacy Rule requirements regarding identification - CORRECT
ANSWER-c. meets HIPAA's Security Rule requirements regarding access to PHI.
Rationale: o An advantage of an identity and access management (IAM) system is that
the IAM system meets HIPAA's Security Rule requirements regarding access to PHI
through identity management. An IAM system provides, captures, updates, and records
user IDs and provides appropriate access privileges, preventing "privilege creep,"
which increases risks to security. The IAM system should provide authentication
(single sign-in and session management), authorization (based on roles, rules, and
attributes), user management (provisioning and password management), and a central
directory.
1. Communication software is most commonly used for:
a. audio files
b. documents
c. video files
d. e-mail and IM - CORRECT ANSWER-d. e-mail and IM
1. If the informatics nurse is concerned that a computer system may not function well
during peak times of access, the type of testing needed is:
a. functional testing
b. black box testing
c. system integration testing
d. load/volume testing - CORRECT ANSWER-d. load/volume testing
,Rationale: This is a non-functional testing for reliability that assesses the ability of the
system to function under various loads, such as at peak times when multiple users in
multiple departments are accessing the system. The purpose of load/volume testing is
to determine the maximum load capacity and to identify the load at which problems
begin to occur. Testing is done at both the safe working load (SWL) and above the SWL.
1. In an EHR with CPOE and CDS, allergy alerts should be triggered:
a. in response to contraindicated drug orders
b. before orders are written
c. on physician request by accessing a link
after orders are written
d. after orders are written - CORRECT ANSWER-b. before orders are written
Rationale: In an EHR with CPOE and CDS, allergy alerts should be triggered before
orders are written and they should be automated. Alerts that occur after orders are
written are more likely to be ignored or overridden. Additional alerts, including hard
stops, should occur if orders for contraindicated drugs or drugs to which the patient is
allergic are ordered despite the original alert. The alerts should be carefully evaluated
because excessive alerts may result in "alert fatigue" to the point that clinicians begin
to ignore them.
1. In preparation for the workflow redesign necessitated for implementation of an EHR,
the first step should be to:
o assess compatibility with EHR
o assess the EHR requirements
o map the current workflow
conduct surveys about workflow - CORRECT ANSWER-map the current workflow
1. The human-technology interface (HTI):
a. allows user interaction with technology
b. allows access to the technology only to authorized people
c. connects a user device to the Internet
, d. standardizes applications utilized in all devices - CORRECT ANSWER-a. allows user
interaction with technology
1. The network that connects the departments in an organization is likely a(n):
a. VSN
b. LAN
c. WAN
d. MAN - CORRECT ANSWER-b. LAN - local area network
1. The smallest possible piece of data utilized in computer processing is the:
a. byte
b. bit
c. nibble
d. zettabyte - CORRECT ANSWER-b. bit
1. When an institution is transitioning to a CPOE, a primary role of the informatics nurse
is that of:
a. system designer
b. liaison
c. software modifier
d. purchasing agent - CORRECT ANSWER-b. liaison
1. When considering transitioning to cloud storage and assessing vendors, the most
critical assessment relates to:
a. regulatory compliance
b. interoperability
c. monitoring mechanisms
d. cost analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-a. regulatory compliance
