NURSING INFORMATICS AND THE
FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE
COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PRACTICE
SOLUTION VERIFIED
◉ 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
◉ Which statement indicates the appropriate level of informatics
competencies to the correct nurse?
1. A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop best
practice model for indwelling catheter care.
2. The novice nurse using a spreadsheet to document medication
reactions.
3. An experienced staff nurse creates databases employing SNOMED.
4. A beginning nurse utilizes the Internet to integrate multidisciplinary
languages. Answer: 1
FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE
COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PRACTICE
SOLUTION VERIFIED
◉ 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
◉ Which statement indicates the appropriate level of informatics
competencies to the correct nurse?
1. A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop best
practice model for indwelling catheter care.
2. The novice nurse using a spreadsheet to document medication
reactions.
3. An experienced staff nurse creates databases employing SNOMED.
4. A beginning nurse utilizes the Internet to integrate multidisciplinary
languages. Answer: 1
