NUR 330 FINAL | 115 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
The historical roots of computer science can be traced to Answer -
mathematics & engineering
The historical roots of information science can be traced to Answer - library
science
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in
the Answer - 1980s
As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information
source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?
Answer - books
Which technical development created a tension between centralized and
decentralized computer management in healthcare? Answer - the
development of the personal computer
Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is
correct? Answer - health informatics programs range from certificate programs
offered at the
community college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research
institutions
,Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct?
Answer - to be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one
must first be
a physician
What is the primary difference between an open and closed system? Answer -
An open system has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter both
inputs and outputs when interacting with the environment
The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include Answer -
structure, purpose, & functions
A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care
system or a computer system, will produce change in other aspects of that
same system. As a result, any change can produce unintended consequences.
This process is called Answer - reverberation
The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called
Answer - dynamic homeostasis
The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for
representing and transforming information, including their theory, design,
implementation, application, and efficiency Answer - computer science
The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and
behavior of
information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of
processing information for optimum accessibility and usability Answer -
information science
, The change process in which open systems reach a final state from different
initial conditions and in different ways refers to Answer - equifinality
The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop
wear and tear over time, refers to Answer - entropy
Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of
change that can occur has been described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly
effect refers to Answer - a minor change in input can create a major change in
output, or a major change in
input can result in minor changes in output
Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the
Shannon and Weaver model? Answer - the amount of information is measured
by the extent the message decreases
entropy
The number 190 is an example of Answer - data
Knowing when and how to use knowledge is referred to as Answer - wisdom
Which concepts are used to describe the different types of learning outcomes
and can be used to write learning objectives? Answer - cognitive, affective, &
psychomotor
Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders
within an organization? Answer - innovators
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
The historical roots of computer science can be traced to Answer -
mathematics & engineering
The historical roots of information science can be traced to Answer - library
science
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in
the Answer - 1980s
As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information
source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?
Answer - books
Which technical development created a tension between centralized and
decentralized computer management in healthcare? Answer - the
development of the personal computer
Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is
correct? Answer - health informatics programs range from certificate programs
offered at the
community college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research
institutions
,Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct?
Answer - to be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one
must first be
a physician
What is the primary difference between an open and closed system? Answer -
An open system has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter both
inputs and outputs when interacting with the environment
The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include Answer -
structure, purpose, & functions
A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care
system or a computer system, will produce change in other aspects of that
same system. As a result, any change can produce unintended consequences.
This process is called Answer - reverberation
The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called
Answer - dynamic homeostasis
The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for
representing and transforming information, including their theory, design,
implementation, application, and efficiency Answer - computer science
The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and
behavior of
information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of
processing information for optimum accessibility and usability Answer -
information science
, The change process in which open systems reach a final state from different
initial conditions and in different ways refers to Answer - equifinality
The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop
wear and tear over time, refers to Answer - entropy
Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of
change that can occur has been described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly
effect refers to Answer - a minor change in input can create a major change in
output, or a major change in
input can result in minor changes in output
Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the
Shannon and Weaver model? Answer - the amount of information is measured
by the extent the message decreases
entropy
The number 190 is an example of Answer - data
Knowing when and how to use knowledge is referred to as Answer - wisdom
Which concepts are used to describe the different types of learning outcomes
and can be used to write learning objectives? Answer - cognitive, affective, &
psychomotor
Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders
within an organization? Answer - innovators
