Nursing Informatics and the
Foundation of Knowledge Test
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The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of
practice by which statement?
1. Research priorities for nursing informatics include the development of a
standard nursing language and the development of databases for clinical
information.
2. A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed before a
nurse is eligible to sit for the credentialing examination.
3. As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the client, the
environment, health, and the nurse.
4. There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work
groups and organizations within the United States. - ANSWER-1
Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information literate"?
1. "I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health
care needs."
2. "I utilize databases in the health care setting to input client information such as
skin condition."
, 3. "I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide
information."
4. "I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and
presentations." - ANSWER-1
The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the
higher-level "information" useful in caring for clients?
1. The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8
degrees F., and oxygen saturation of 98%.
2. Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with
differential.
3. The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with prostatitis.
4. After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the client
reported feeling better today. - ANSWER-4
Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy
and computer literacy?
1. Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas computer literacy
provides the basis for computer order entry.
2. Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas computer literacy
helps the nurse to access data.
3. A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not information skills.
4. Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer
literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers - ANSWER-4
Foundation of Knowledge Test
Bank PDF | Complete
Questions & Answers
The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of
practice by which statement?
1. Research priorities for nursing informatics include the development of a
standard nursing language and the development of databases for clinical
information.
2. A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed before a
nurse is eligible to sit for the credentialing examination.
3. As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the client, the
environment, health, and the nurse.
4. There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work
groups and organizations within the United States. - ANSWER-1
Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information literate"?
1. "I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health
care needs."
2. "I utilize databases in the health care setting to input client information such as
skin condition."
, 3. "I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide
information."
4. "I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and
presentations." - ANSWER-1
The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the
higher-level "information" useful in caring for clients?
1. The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8
degrees F., and oxygen saturation of 98%.
2. Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with
differential.
3. The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with prostatitis.
4. After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the client
reported feeling better today. - ANSWER-4
Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy
and computer literacy?
1. Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas computer literacy
provides the basis for computer order entry.
2. Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas computer literacy
helps the nurse to access data.
3. A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not information skills.
4. Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer
literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers - ANSWER-4
