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WGU C790 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
WGU C790 Exam Coverage
The WGU C790 course commonly focuses on healthcare informatics, data management,
healthcare technologies, clinical decision-making systems, patient privacy regulations,
interoperability, quality improvement, electronic health records, and leadership applications
within healthcare environments. Questions are often scenario-based and emphasize application
of informatics principles in clinical and administrative settings.
High-yield exam topics frequently include:
Healthcare informatics foundations
Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)
HIPAA and patient privacy regulations
Data standards and interoperability
Quality improvement and patient safety
Telehealth and emerging technologies
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Data analytics and evidence-based practice
Nursing informatics competencies
Project management and workflow analysis
Cybersecurity and healthcare information protection
Leadership and change management in informatics
WGU C790 EXAM
Randomized MCQs With Rationales
Questions 1–20
1.
A nurse informaticist evaluates whether a newly implemented electronic health record
improves medication administration accuracy across inpatient departments. Which informatics
goal is primarily addressed?
A. Financial reimbursement optimization
B. Patient safety enhancement
C. Human resource recruitment
D. Inventory management reduction
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electronic health records improve patient safety through accurate documentation
and medication tracking.
2.
Which healthcare technology primarily assists clinicians by generating alerts regarding drug
interactions, allergies, and contraindicated medications during patient care?
A. Telehealth monitoring system
B. Clinical Decision Support System
C. Revenue cycle management software
D. Inventory procurement database
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clinical Decision Support Systems provide safety alerts and evidence-based
recommendations.
3.
A healthcare organization experiences unauthorized access to patient records because
employees shared login credentials improperly. Which security principle was violated primarily?
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A. Data interoperability
B. Authentication integrity
C. Workflow optimization
D. Clinical standardization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sharing login credentials compromises authentication and accountability measures.
4.
Which federal regulation establishes national standards protecting confidentiality and security
of patient health information within healthcare organizations?
A. OSHA
B. HIPAA
C. EMTALA
D. CMS Conditions of Participation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIPAA protects patient privacy and health information security.
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WGU C790 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
WGU C790 Exam Coverage
The WGU C790 course commonly focuses on healthcare informatics, data management,
healthcare technologies, clinical decision-making systems, patient privacy regulations,
interoperability, quality improvement, electronic health records, and leadership applications
within healthcare environments. Questions are often scenario-based and emphasize application
of informatics principles in clinical and administrative settings.
High-yield exam topics frequently include:
Healthcare informatics foundations
Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)
HIPAA and patient privacy regulations
Data standards and interoperability
Quality improvement and patient safety
Telehealth and emerging technologies
, Page 2 of 116
Data analytics and evidence-based practice
Nursing informatics competencies
Project management and workflow analysis
Cybersecurity and healthcare information protection
Leadership and change management in informatics
WGU C790 EXAM
Randomized MCQs With Rationales
Questions 1–20
1.
A nurse informaticist evaluates whether a newly implemented electronic health record
improves medication administration accuracy across inpatient departments. Which informatics
goal is primarily addressed?
A. Financial reimbursement optimization
B. Patient safety enhancement
C. Human resource recruitment
D. Inventory management reduction
, Page 3 of 116
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electronic health records improve patient safety through accurate documentation
and medication tracking.
2.
Which healthcare technology primarily assists clinicians by generating alerts regarding drug
interactions, allergies, and contraindicated medications during patient care?
A. Telehealth monitoring system
B. Clinical Decision Support System
C. Revenue cycle management software
D. Inventory procurement database
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clinical Decision Support Systems provide safety alerts and evidence-based
recommendations.
3.
A healthcare organization experiences unauthorized access to patient records because
employees shared login credentials improperly. Which security principle was violated primarily?
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A. Data interoperability
B. Authentication integrity
C. Workflow optimization
D. Clinical standardization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sharing login credentials compromises authentication and accountability measures.
4.
Which federal regulation establishes national standards protecting confidentiality and security
of patient health information within healthcare organizations?
A. OSHA
B. HIPAA
C. EMTALA
D. CMS Conditions of Participation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIPAA protects patient privacy and health information security.
5.
