WGU C790 FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING
INFORMATICS EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE (2026/2027 EDITION)
150 Multiple-Choice Questions - Complete OA Practice
Independent-Study Disclaimer
This practice examination is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by
Western Governors University (WGU) or any other institution. It is provided for educational and self-assessment
purposes only and is not a substitute for official WGU C790 course materials, assessments, or professional
guidance. Standards and regulations are subject to change; always consult current course materials, HIPAA,
HITECH, and informatics references.
, Section 1: Introduction to Nursing Informatics – Definitions, History, Roles,
Competencies (20 questions)
Q1: Which of the following best defines nursing informatics?
A. The use of computers only for billing
B. The study of computer hardware
C. A type of medical device
D. The integration of nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and
communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nursing informatics integrates nursing, computer, and information science. The others are
incorrect.
Q2: Which of the following is a core component of nursing informatics?
A. Only anatomy
B. Only pharmacology
C. Nursing science, computer science, and information science [CORRECT]
D. Only surgery
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing informatics integrates nursing, computer, and information science. The others are
incorrect.
Q3: Which of the following is TRUE about the evolution of informatics in healthcare?
A. It has not evolved
B. Informatics has evolved from basic data processing to advanced analytics and decision support
[CORRECT]
C. It only involves paper records
D. It is a recent, minor field
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informatics has evolved to advanced analytics and decision support. The others are incorrect.
Q4: Which of the following is a role of the informatics nurse?
A. Only performing surgery
B. Supporting the use of health information technology to improve care [CORRECT]
C. Only doing billing
D. Only writing prescriptions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The informatics nurse supports the use of health IT to improve care. The others are incorrect.
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, Q5: Which of the following is a role of the informatics nurse specialist?
A. Leading informatics projects and system design [CORRECT]
B. Only providing direct care
C. Only doing laundry
D. Only filing paperwork
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The informatics nurse specialist leads informatics projects and system design. The others are
incorrect.
Q6: Which of the following is a core competency for nursing informatics?
A. Only typing speed
B. Technology skills, data management, and clinical workflow [CORRECT]
C. Only physical fitness
D. Only culinary skills
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Core competencies include technology skills, data management, and clinical workflow. The
others are incorrect.
Q7: Which of the following is TRUE about the 'data, information, knowledge, wisdom' (DIKW) framework?
A. It describes how data becomes information, then knowledge, then wisdom [CORRECT]
B. It is a billing model
C. It is not used
D. It only applies to hardware
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The DIKW framework describes data→information→knowledge→wisdom. The others are
incorrect.
Q8: Which of the following is TRUE about 'data' in informatics?
A. Data are interpreted meaning
B. Data are decisions
C. Data are wisdom
D. Data are raw, unprocessed facts [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Data are raw facts; information is interpreted data. The others are incorrect.
Q9: Which of the following is TRUE about 'information' in informatics?
A. It is raw facts
B. It is wisdom
C. It is data that has been interpreted and given meaning [CORRECT]
D. It is hardware
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Information is interpreted data. The others are incorrect.
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, Q10: Which of the following is TRUE about 'knowledge' in informatics?
A. It is raw data
B. It is hardware
C. It is the synthesis of information to identify patterns and relationships [CORRECT]
D. It is billing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Knowledge is the synthesis of information. The others are incorrect.
Q11: Which of the following is TRUE about 'wisdom' in informatics?
A. It is the application of knowledge to make decisions [CORRECT]
B. It is raw data
C. It is hardware
D. It is billing
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wisdom is the application of knowledge. The others are incorrect.
Q12: Which of the following is a benefit of nursing informatics?
A. Improved data access, decision support, and care coordination [CORRECT]
B. More paper records
C. Reduced data quality
D. Slower communication
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nursing informatics improves data access, decision support, and coordination. The others are
incorrect.
Q13: Which of the following is TRUE about the role of informatics in nursing practice?
A. It replaces nursing judgment
B. It is optional
C. It supports evidence-based practice, documentation, and communication [CORRECT]
D. It only affects billing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informatics supports EBP, documentation, and communication. The others are incorrect.
Q14: Which of the following is TRUE about the informatics nurse's collaboration?
A. The informatics nurse works alone
B. Collaboration is optional
C. Only IT matters
D. The informatics nurse collaborates with clinicians, IT, and leadership [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informatics nurses collaborate across disciplines. The others are incorrect.
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INFORMATICS EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE (2026/2027 EDITION)
150 Multiple-Choice Questions - Complete OA Practice
Independent-Study Disclaimer
This practice examination is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by
Western Governors University (WGU) or any other institution. It is provided for educational and self-assessment
purposes only and is not a substitute for official WGU C790 course materials, assessments, or professional
guidance. Standards and regulations are subject to change; always consult current course materials, HIPAA,
HITECH, and informatics references.
, Section 1: Introduction to Nursing Informatics – Definitions, History, Roles,
Competencies (20 questions)
Q1: Which of the following best defines nursing informatics?
A. The use of computers only for billing
B. The study of computer hardware
C. A type of medical device
D. The integration of nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and
communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nursing informatics integrates nursing, computer, and information science. The others are
incorrect.
Q2: Which of the following is a core component of nursing informatics?
A. Only anatomy
B. Only pharmacology
C. Nursing science, computer science, and information science [CORRECT]
D. Only surgery
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing informatics integrates nursing, computer, and information science. The others are
incorrect.
Q3: Which of the following is TRUE about the evolution of informatics in healthcare?
A. It has not evolved
B. Informatics has evolved from basic data processing to advanced analytics and decision support
[CORRECT]
C. It only involves paper records
D. It is a recent, minor field
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informatics has evolved to advanced analytics and decision support. The others are incorrect.
Q4: Which of the following is a role of the informatics nurse?
A. Only performing surgery
B. Supporting the use of health information technology to improve care [CORRECT]
C. Only doing billing
D. Only writing prescriptions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The informatics nurse supports the use of health IT to improve care. The others are incorrect.
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, Q5: Which of the following is a role of the informatics nurse specialist?
A. Leading informatics projects and system design [CORRECT]
B. Only providing direct care
C. Only doing laundry
D. Only filing paperwork
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The informatics nurse specialist leads informatics projects and system design. The others are
incorrect.
Q6: Which of the following is a core competency for nursing informatics?
A. Only typing speed
B. Technology skills, data management, and clinical workflow [CORRECT]
C. Only physical fitness
D. Only culinary skills
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Core competencies include technology skills, data management, and clinical workflow. The
others are incorrect.
Q7: Which of the following is TRUE about the 'data, information, knowledge, wisdom' (DIKW) framework?
A. It describes how data becomes information, then knowledge, then wisdom [CORRECT]
B. It is a billing model
C. It is not used
D. It only applies to hardware
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The DIKW framework describes data→information→knowledge→wisdom. The others are
incorrect.
Q8: Which of the following is TRUE about 'data' in informatics?
A. Data are interpreted meaning
B. Data are decisions
C. Data are wisdom
D. Data are raw, unprocessed facts [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Data are raw facts; information is interpreted data. The others are incorrect.
Q9: Which of the following is TRUE about 'information' in informatics?
A. It is raw facts
B. It is wisdom
C. It is data that has been interpreted and given meaning [CORRECT]
D. It is hardware
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Information is interpreted data. The others are incorrect.
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, Q10: Which of the following is TRUE about 'knowledge' in informatics?
A. It is raw data
B. It is hardware
C. It is the synthesis of information to identify patterns and relationships [CORRECT]
D. It is billing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Knowledge is the synthesis of information. The others are incorrect.
Q11: Which of the following is TRUE about 'wisdom' in informatics?
A. It is the application of knowledge to make decisions [CORRECT]
B. It is raw data
C. It is hardware
D. It is billing
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wisdom is the application of knowledge. The others are incorrect.
Q12: Which of the following is a benefit of nursing informatics?
A. Improved data access, decision support, and care coordination [CORRECT]
B. More paper records
C. Reduced data quality
D. Slower communication
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nursing informatics improves data access, decision support, and coordination. The others are
incorrect.
Q13: Which of the following is TRUE about the role of informatics in nursing practice?
A. It replaces nursing judgment
B. It is optional
C. It supports evidence-based practice, documentation, and communication [CORRECT]
D. It only affects billing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informatics supports EBP, documentation, and communication. The others are incorrect.
Q14: Which of the following is TRUE about the informatics nurse's collaboration?
A. The informatics nurse works alone
B. Collaboration is optional
C. Only IT matters
D. The informatics nurse collaborates with clinicians, IT, and leadership [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informatics nurses collaborate across disciplines. The others are incorrect.
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