WGU C468 Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of data and
looks for previously hidden trends?—ANSWER-Data Mining
the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new information—ANSWER-
Data Mining
A Nurse is reviewing a patient's pneumonia vaccination status in the electronic medical
record. The nurse determines the patient needs this vaccine before discharge to meet the
requirements of a current clinical pathway.
Why would the nurse use information systems in this manner?—ANSWER-To promote
desired clinical outcomes
A nursing informatics specialist at a small, rural hospital implemented a clinical information
system utilizing an electronic health record (EHR). She obtained input from nurses regarding
selection of the specific EHR. She noted that some of the nurses had negative attitudes
towards a change to the EHR, but she encouraged them to try the system and note its
benefits. She implemented the system after all nurses were trained about the EHR. There
were numerous complaints about the EHR, which the Nursing Informatics Specialist decided
, to ignore since the personnel were new to the system. Which barrier to implementing
technology is present in the scenario?—ANSWER-Lack of continued support
How is information related to data?—ANSWER-Information is data that has been interpreted
How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in
nursing?—ANSWER-- The nurse can discern research findings that can be applied to practice
- Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and general internet searches
A nurse documents care of a patient with a decubitus ulcer in the electronic health record.
Which term describes the electronic health record in this situation?—ANSWER-Information
system
Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers?—ANSWER-Nurses generate
knowledge as a product
Beginning nurse
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs—ANSWER-A. Uses information systems to
manage patients
Experienced nurse
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Answers 100% PASS
Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of data and
looks for previously hidden trends?—ANSWER-Data Mining
the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new information—ANSWER-
Data Mining
A Nurse is reviewing a patient's pneumonia vaccination status in the electronic medical
record. The nurse determines the patient needs this vaccine before discharge to meet the
requirements of a current clinical pathway.
Why would the nurse use information systems in this manner?—ANSWER-To promote
desired clinical outcomes
A nursing informatics specialist at a small, rural hospital implemented a clinical information
system utilizing an electronic health record (EHR). She obtained input from nurses regarding
selection of the specific EHR. She noted that some of the nurses had negative attitudes
towards a change to the EHR, but she encouraged them to try the system and note its
benefits. She implemented the system after all nurses were trained about the EHR. There
were numerous complaints about the EHR, which the Nursing Informatics Specialist decided
, to ignore since the personnel were new to the system. Which barrier to implementing
technology is present in the scenario?—ANSWER-Lack of continued support
How is information related to data?—ANSWER-Information is data that has been interpreted
How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in
nursing?—ANSWER-- The nurse can discern research findings that can be applied to practice
- Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and general internet searches
A nurse documents care of a patient with a decubitus ulcer in the electronic health record.
Which term describes the electronic health record in this situation?—ANSWER-Information
system
Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers?—ANSWER-Nurses generate
knowledge as a product
Beginning nurse
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs—ANSWER-A. Uses information systems to
manage patients
Experienced nurse
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
