WGU C468 Information Management and Application
of Technology Studyguide 2025
Information literacy - ANS-Defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information - ANS-Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science - ANS-Focus on how to gather, process and transform information
into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science
Information systems - ANS-Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a
fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned -
ANS-How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes
Knowledge worker - ANS-Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse - ANS-The beginner nurse is
expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice, not just
for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how to pull trends out of data
False, does have a national certification - ANS-Nursing informatics as a specialty does
not have its own certification exam
True, rooted in evidenced based research - ANS-Clinical practice guidelines can allow
for the creation of nursing policies
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system - ANS-CPOE, bar
code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - ANS-The name used to describe the
process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
, True, type of information technology - ANS-A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type
of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a
healthcare environment
True, examples of clinical decision support - ANS-Clinical pathways and computer
generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice
Nursing informatics - ANS-The use of technology and information to help support all
aspects of nursing practice
The foundation of knowledge model - ANS-The basis for which knowledge is used to
meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing
and knowledge dissemination
Data, not information until it has been analyzed - ANS-A patients height, weight, code
status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Less consumer accountability - ANS-Not an emerging trend in healthcare
The mission - ANS-The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic planning, long-range - ANS-The development of a comprehensive long range
plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization
They will need to be trained on the system - ANS-Why is it not important that selection
committee board members understand software and electronic processes
Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term goal - ANS-Strategic planning is not
driven by
Blogging - ANS-Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Needs assessment - ANS-During which phase of the information life cycle should the
"musts" and "wants" be determined
1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase - ANS-Phases of the information life cycle
Project scope - ANS-Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team - ANS-Why
is the nurses active participation in electronic information important
of Technology Studyguide 2025
Information literacy - ANS-Defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information - ANS-Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science - ANS-Focus on how to gather, process and transform information
into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science
Information systems - ANS-Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a
fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned -
ANS-How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes
Knowledge worker - ANS-Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse - ANS-The beginner nurse is
expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice, not just
for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how to pull trends out of data
False, does have a national certification - ANS-Nursing informatics as a specialty does
not have its own certification exam
True, rooted in evidenced based research - ANS-Clinical practice guidelines can allow
for the creation of nursing policies
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system - ANS-CPOE, bar
code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - ANS-The name used to describe the
process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
, True, type of information technology - ANS-A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type
of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a
healthcare environment
True, examples of clinical decision support - ANS-Clinical pathways and computer
generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice
Nursing informatics - ANS-The use of technology and information to help support all
aspects of nursing practice
The foundation of knowledge model - ANS-The basis for which knowledge is used to
meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing
and knowledge dissemination
Data, not information until it has been analyzed - ANS-A patients height, weight, code
status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Less consumer accountability - ANS-Not an emerging trend in healthcare
The mission - ANS-The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic planning, long-range - ANS-The development of a comprehensive long range
plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization
They will need to be trained on the system - ANS-Why is it not important that selection
committee board members understand software and electronic processes
Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term goal - ANS-Strategic planning is not
driven by
Blogging - ANS-Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Needs assessment - ANS-During which phase of the information life cycle should the
"musts" and "wants" be determined
1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase - ANS-Phases of the information life cycle
Project scope - ANS-Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team - ANS-Why
is the nurses active participation in electronic information important
