NURS 272 Exam 1 Review Questions
and Answers
nursing informatics - correct answer-✅an integration of nursing science, computer science, and
information science to manage and communicate nursing data, information, and knowledge
information literacy - correct answer-✅the ability to locate, evaluate, and use of information effectively
informatics - correct answer-✅use of technology to manage health data
information technology - correct answer-✅the management and processing of information, generally
with assistance of technology
health informatics - correct answer-✅application of computer and information science for managing
health-related data
goal is to enhance the quality and efficiency of care provided
health information system (HIS) - correct answer-✅a group of systems used in health care organization
to support and enhance health care
consists of one or more
-computerized clinical information systems
-administrative information systems
clinical information systems (CIS) - correct answer-✅provide tools needed for quality health care
outcomes
-EHR
-clinical data repositories
-decision support programs
-monitoring systems
-handheld devices
electronic health record (EHR) - correct answer-✅electronic record of patient health information
generated whenever a patient accesses medical care in any health care delivery setting
computerized provider order entry (CPOE) - correct answer-✅improves accuracy
speeds implementation
improves productivity
saves money
standardized information system - correct answer-✅critical for communicating care
links to:
-efficiency
-cost containment
-codified terminology
-taxonomies and nomenclature
policies - correct answer-✅developed to outline how technology is applied and used
must demonstrate:
-meaningful use criteria
-certification standards
-practices to reduce barriers for information exchange
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) - correct answer-✅laws and
regulations that address patient privacy and consent for the use of identifiable personal health
information
-public trust is still a concern
health data - correct answer-✅-stored
-organized
, -shared
-retrieved
informatics - correct answer-✅-critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment
-leadership
-communication
-collaboration
-safety
-evidence based practice
-ethics
-health law and policy
self-concept - correct answer-✅complex, dynamic integration of conscious and unconscious feelings,
attitudes, and perceptions about one's identity, physical being, worth, and roles; how a person perceives
and defines self.
self-esteem - correct answer-✅feeling of self-worth characterized by feelings of achievement adequacy,
self-confidence, and usefulness
-how one feels about oneself
self-identity - correct answer-✅involves the internal sense of individuality, wholeness, and consistency
of a person over time and in different situations
self-awareness - correct answer-✅conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and
desires
body image - correct answer-✅people's subjective concept of their physical appearance
value - correct answer-✅abstract standards that represent an ideal, either + or -
altered self-concept - correct answer-✅difficulty or failure in meeting role expecations
role performance - correct answer-✅how individuals carry out their significant roles
nursing interventions - correct answer-✅focus on enhancing self-concept and self-esteem in older
adults
identity - correct answer-✅a set of definitive characteristics and behaviors that differentiate one
individual from another
personal identity - correct answer-✅distinguishes the specific uniqueness of each person-it
differentiates both how the person perceives and interacts with the surroundings and how the person is
perceived by others.
professional identity - correct answer-✅compilation of the skills, values, and expertise common to a
group of individuals who are part of the same profession
knowledge and competence - correct answer-✅*foundations of practice
knowing and being able to carry out the skills of the profession are the primary components of
professional practice
collaborative practice - correct answer-✅essential when patient interaction with the health care system
may be extremely time limited
autonomy - correct answer-✅control over nursing practice, refers to the authority to make decisions
related to nursing practice
commitment - correct answer-✅to the profession is demonstrated through continuous learning and
professional membership that supports learning
accountability - correct answer-✅for practice, knowledge, and competence are built into professional
practice
advocacy - correct answer-✅includes endorsement for patients and for the profession and professionals
who see them
leadership - correct answer-✅crucial part of maintaining a successful and professional work
environment
and Answers
nursing informatics - correct answer-✅an integration of nursing science, computer science, and
information science to manage and communicate nursing data, information, and knowledge
information literacy - correct answer-✅the ability to locate, evaluate, and use of information effectively
informatics - correct answer-✅use of technology to manage health data
information technology - correct answer-✅the management and processing of information, generally
with assistance of technology
health informatics - correct answer-✅application of computer and information science for managing
health-related data
goal is to enhance the quality and efficiency of care provided
health information system (HIS) - correct answer-✅a group of systems used in health care organization
to support and enhance health care
consists of one or more
-computerized clinical information systems
-administrative information systems
clinical information systems (CIS) - correct answer-✅provide tools needed for quality health care
outcomes
-EHR
-clinical data repositories
-decision support programs
-monitoring systems
-handheld devices
electronic health record (EHR) - correct answer-✅electronic record of patient health information
generated whenever a patient accesses medical care in any health care delivery setting
computerized provider order entry (CPOE) - correct answer-✅improves accuracy
speeds implementation
improves productivity
saves money
standardized information system - correct answer-✅critical for communicating care
links to:
-efficiency
-cost containment
-codified terminology
-taxonomies and nomenclature
policies - correct answer-✅developed to outline how technology is applied and used
must demonstrate:
-meaningful use criteria
-certification standards
-practices to reduce barriers for information exchange
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) - correct answer-✅laws and
regulations that address patient privacy and consent for the use of identifiable personal health
information
-public trust is still a concern
health data - correct answer-✅-stored
-organized
, -shared
-retrieved
informatics - correct answer-✅-critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment
-leadership
-communication
-collaboration
-safety
-evidence based practice
-ethics
-health law and policy
self-concept - correct answer-✅complex, dynamic integration of conscious and unconscious feelings,
attitudes, and perceptions about one's identity, physical being, worth, and roles; how a person perceives
and defines self.
self-esteem - correct answer-✅feeling of self-worth characterized by feelings of achievement adequacy,
self-confidence, and usefulness
-how one feels about oneself
self-identity - correct answer-✅involves the internal sense of individuality, wholeness, and consistency
of a person over time and in different situations
self-awareness - correct answer-✅conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and
desires
body image - correct answer-✅people's subjective concept of their physical appearance
value - correct answer-✅abstract standards that represent an ideal, either + or -
altered self-concept - correct answer-✅difficulty or failure in meeting role expecations
role performance - correct answer-✅how individuals carry out their significant roles
nursing interventions - correct answer-✅focus on enhancing self-concept and self-esteem in older
adults
identity - correct answer-✅a set of definitive characteristics and behaviors that differentiate one
individual from another
personal identity - correct answer-✅distinguishes the specific uniqueness of each person-it
differentiates both how the person perceives and interacts with the surroundings and how the person is
perceived by others.
professional identity - correct answer-✅compilation of the skills, values, and expertise common to a
group of individuals who are part of the same profession
knowledge and competence - correct answer-✅*foundations of practice
knowing and being able to carry out the skills of the profession are the primary components of
professional practice
collaborative practice - correct answer-✅essential when patient interaction with the health care system
may be extremely time limited
autonomy - correct answer-✅control over nursing practice, refers to the authority to make decisions
related to nursing practice
commitment - correct answer-✅to the profession is demonstrated through continuous learning and
professional membership that supports learning
accountability - correct answer-✅for practice, knowledge, and competence are built into professional
practice
advocacy - correct answer-✅includes endorsement for patients and for the profession and professionals
who see them
leadership - correct answer-✅crucial part of maintaining a successful and professional work
environment
