Leading and Managing in Nursing: CH16:
The Impact of Technology with correct
answers 2026
1.-A-nurse-manager-was-orienting-new-staff-members-to-computerized-charting.-To-
understand-computerized-charting,-staff-members-must-understand-informatics.-The-three-
core-concepts-in-informatics-are:
a.-hardware,-software,-and-printers.
b.-data,-information,-and-knowledge.
c.-decision-making,-data-gathering,-and-reporting.
d.-wireless-technology,-voice-recognition,-and-handheld-devices.---correct-answers--B
Informatics-is-the-application-of-technology-to-all-fields-of-nursing-to-facilitate-and-extend-
nurses'-decision-making-abilities-and-to-support-nurses-in-the-use,-storage,-and-linkage-of-
clinical-information-to-provide-effective-and-efficient-patient-care.
2.-The-nursing-manager-of-a-surgical-unit-has-been-asked-by-administration-to-evaluate-client-
outcomes-post-cardiac-catheterization.-Using-data-about-client-outcomes-post-cardiac-
catheterization-for-the-past-6-months-in-order-to-modify-practice-is-an-example-of:
a.-information.
b.-cost-effective-care.
c.-meeting-standards.
, d.-evidence-based-practice.---correct-answers--D
Technology-enables-evidence-based-practice-by-collecting-good-clinical-knowledge,-translating-
nursing-knowledge-into-reference-materials-that-can-be-accessed-at-the-point-of-care,-and,-
potentially,-assisting-nurses-to-take-action-based-on-best-evidence-for-practice.
3.-Mr.-Cruiser-has-been-surfing-the-Web.-He-is-looking-for-healthcare-information-on-low-back-
pain.-He-shows-the-clinic-nurse-a-webpage-he-thinks-is-great-and-tells-her-that-he-has-been-
following-the-exercises-recommended-by-the-author.-He-wants-to-know-what-she-thinks-
about-the-site.-When-the-clinic-nurse-evaluates-this-site,-she-discovers-that-its-author-is-a-
personal-trainer.-No-credentials-are-listed.-In-several-testimonials-on-the-page,-people-(their-
pictures-are-included)-say-how-wonderful-they-feel-after-having-done-these-exercises.-The-
exercises-all-have-animated-demos-when-you-click-on-the-pertinent-highlighted-text-or-icon.-
They-seem-easy-to-follow.-The-site-was-posted-5-years-earlier-and-was-last-updated-3-years-
before.-The-clinic-nurse-advises-Mr.-Cruiser-to:
a.-avoid-this-site.
b.-check-with-his-primary-healthcare-provider.
c.-continue-with-the-exercises.
d.-contact-the-author-for-additional-exercise-and---correct-answers--ANS:-A
Patients-need-coaching-as-to-how-to-use-and-decipher-information-that-is-available-through-
the-Internet.-In-this-situation,-the-provider-on-the-site-lacks-credibility-because-no-credentials-
are-listed,-and-the-information-is-not-current.
4.-A-primary-care-clinic-in-a-small-urban-center-sees-a-high-volume-of-cardiology-patients.-
Patients-who-attend-the-clinic-have-smart-cards-that-they-use-at-hospitals,-clinics,-and-
Emergency-Departments-within-that-region-of-the-state.-A-primary-benefit-of-the-smart-card-
for-these-patients-would-be:
a.-rapid-and-accurate-treatment-in-emergency-situations.
b.-reduced-wait-times-to-see-specialists.
c.-e-mail-notification-of-test-results.
d.-readily-available-information-regarding-medications.---correct-answers--B
The Impact of Technology with correct
answers 2026
1.-A-nurse-manager-was-orienting-new-staff-members-to-computerized-charting.-To-
understand-computerized-charting,-staff-members-must-understand-informatics.-The-three-
core-concepts-in-informatics-are:
a.-hardware,-software,-and-printers.
b.-data,-information,-and-knowledge.
c.-decision-making,-data-gathering,-and-reporting.
d.-wireless-technology,-voice-recognition,-and-handheld-devices.---correct-answers--B
Informatics-is-the-application-of-technology-to-all-fields-of-nursing-to-facilitate-and-extend-
nurses'-decision-making-abilities-and-to-support-nurses-in-the-use,-storage,-and-linkage-of-
clinical-information-to-provide-effective-and-efficient-patient-care.
2.-The-nursing-manager-of-a-surgical-unit-has-been-asked-by-administration-to-evaluate-client-
outcomes-post-cardiac-catheterization.-Using-data-about-client-outcomes-post-cardiac-
catheterization-for-the-past-6-months-in-order-to-modify-practice-is-an-example-of:
a.-information.
b.-cost-effective-care.
c.-meeting-standards.
, d.-evidence-based-practice.---correct-answers--D
Technology-enables-evidence-based-practice-by-collecting-good-clinical-knowledge,-translating-
nursing-knowledge-into-reference-materials-that-can-be-accessed-at-the-point-of-care,-and,-
potentially,-assisting-nurses-to-take-action-based-on-best-evidence-for-practice.
3.-Mr.-Cruiser-has-been-surfing-the-Web.-He-is-looking-for-healthcare-information-on-low-back-
pain.-He-shows-the-clinic-nurse-a-webpage-he-thinks-is-great-and-tells-her-that-he-has-been-
following-the-exercises-recommended-by-the-author.-He-wants-to-know-what-she-thinks-
about-the-site.-When-the-clinic-nurse-evaluates-this-site,-she-discovers-that-its-author-is-a-
personal-trainer.-No-credentials-are-listed.-In-several-testimonials-on-the-page,-people-(their-
pictures-are-included)-say-how-wonderful-they-feel-after-having-done-these-exercises.-The-
exercises-all-have-animated-demos-when-you-click-on-the-pertinent-highlighted-text-or-icon.-
They-seem-easy-to-follow.-The-site-was-posted-5-years-earlier-and-was-last-updated-3-years-
before.-The-clinic-nurse-advises-Mr.-Cruiser-to:
a.-avoid-this-site.
b.-check-with-his-primary-healthcare-provider.
c.-continue-with-the-exercises.
d.-contact-the-author-for-additional-exercise-and---correct-answers--ANS:-A
Patients-need-coaching-as-to-how-to-use-and-decipher-information-that-is-available-through-
the-Internet.-In-this-situation,-the-provider-on-the-site-lacks-credibility-because-no-credentials-
are-listed,-and-the-information-is-not-current.
4.-A-primary-care-clinic-in-a-small-urban-center-sees-a-high-volume-of-cardiology-patients.-
Patients-who-attend-the-clinic-have-smart-cards-that-they-use-at-hospitals,-clinics,-and-
Emergency-Departments-within-that-region-of-the-state.-A-primary-benefit-of-the-smart-card-
for-these-patients-would-be:
a.-rapid-and-accurate-treatment-in-emergency-situations.
b.-reduced-wait-times-to-see-specialists.
c.-e-mail-notification-of-test-results.
d.-readily-available-information-regarding-medications.---correct-answers--B
