WGU Information Management -
C468 Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Information literacy—ANSWER-Defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information—ANSWER-Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science—ANSWER-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—ANSWER-Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a
fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes.—ANSWER-Allowing them hands-on
practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
, Knowledge worker—ANSWER-Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
Expert/Experienced Nurse—ANSWER-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
Nursing informatics—ANSWER-Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National
certification exam
Clinical practice guidelines—ANSWER-Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation
of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system—ANSWER-CPOE, bar
code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)—ANSWER-The name used to describe the
process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
RFID—ANSWER-A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology that
is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
Informatics affecting Nursing Practice—ANSWER-Clinical pathways and computer generated
care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of
clinical decision support
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
C468 Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Information literacy—ANSWER-Defined as the ability to recognize when information is
needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information—ANSWER-Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science—ANSWER-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—ANSWER-Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a
fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes.—ANSWER-Allowing them hands-on
practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
, Knowledge worker—ANSWER-Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
Expert/Experienced Nurse—ANSWER-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
Nursing informatics—ANSWER-Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National
certification exam
Clinical practice guidelines—ANSWER-Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation
of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system—ANSWER-CPOE, bar
code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)—ANSWER-The name used to describe the
process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
RFID—ANSWER-A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology that
is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
Informatics affecting Nursing Practice—ANSWER-Clinical pathways and computer generated
care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of
clinical decision support
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
