2700 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING EXAM #1 UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Informatics
Answer:
Question:
2. Informatics
Answer:
The managing and processing of information necessary to make decisions
Question:
3. 4 components of informatics
Answer:
1.) Data
2.) Information
3.) Knowledge
4.) Wisdom
Question:
4. Evidence-based practice
Answer:
Approach that uses firm scientific data when it comes to making decisions about
medical & nursing practice.
-Goal is to identify most effective/cost effective treatments
Question:
5. Common nursing language purpose
Answer:
Using the same terms to describe a clinical condition to help facilitate
communication among organizations & between the healthcare team.
Question:
6. Advantages of paper records
Answer:
-Care providers are comfortable w/ it bc it's familiar
-Does not require large databases & secure networks
-No downtime for system changes, weather, etc
-Inexpensive to create new forms or update new ones
,Question:
7. Disadvantages of paper records
Answer:
-Access may be delayed bc only 1 person @ a time can access it
-Receiving information may be slow (searching through multiple pages)
-Time consuming
-High risk for patient care error (messy handwriting, papers get lost)
-Paper record storage is expensive
-Confidentiality is harder to protect
Question:
8. Advantages of EHR
Answer:
-Can be accessed by more than 1 person in multiple places
-Stores patient info in one location
-Reduces errors
-Limits access to sensitive patient info
-Can automatically enter orders based on patient's condition
-Standardized care plans
-Saves time
Question:
9. Disadvantages of EHR
Answer:
-Expensive
-Downtime: processes must be put in place when EHR not available
-Not all EHR systems are user friendly & can be hard to learn
-Lack of integration: most EHR systmes are not integrated across different
departments
Question:
10. Quantitive research
Answer:
-Data: numerical (e.g. questionnaires, # of incidents, or reactions to a medication.
-Person's studied: large #'s of subjects so it can be generalized to other
populations
-Has a hypothesis
-Environment: needs to be in controlled setting E.g.) lab
-Analysis: objective data, tested with statistical methods
, Question:
11. Qualitative research
Answer:
-Data: non-numerical, may consist of words from interviews, observations, written
documents, words, photos
-Person's studied: small #, not designed to generalize
-NO hypothesis
-Environment: done in natural setting (home or work)
-Analysis: subjective data, identifies themes
Question:
12. Informed consent rights
Answer:
-Right to not be harmed
-Right to full disclosure
-Right to self-determination: able to say no at any time
-Rights of privacy & confidentiality
Question:
13. Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Answer:
Oversees ethical standards.
-Main goals are to protect research participants from harm & ensure the research
is of value.
-Consists of healthcare professionals and people from community who review &
critique proposals.
Question:
14. Research questions (P.I.C.O)
Answer:
P: patient population or problem
I: Intervention, treatment, cause
C: Comparison intervention
O: Time (How often will outcome be measured?)
Question:
15. Therapeutic & Professional Communication
Answer:
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Informatics
Answer:
Question:
2. Informatics
Answer:
The managing and processing of information necessary to make decisions
Question:
3. 4 components of informatics
Answer:
1.) Data
2.) Information
3.) Knowledge
4.) Wisdom
Question:
4. Evidence-based practice
Answer:
Approach that uses firm scientific data when it comes to making decisions about
medical & nursing practice.
-Goal is to identify most effective/cost effective treatments
Question:
5. Common nursing language purpose
Answer:
Using the same terms to describe a clinical condition to help facilitate
communication among organizations & between the healthcare team.
Question:
6. Advantages of paper records
Answer:
-Care providers are comfortable w/ it bc it's familiar
-Does not require large databases & secure networks
-No downtime for system changes, weather, etc
-Inexpensive to create new forms or update new ones
,Question:
7. Disadvantages of paper records
Answer:
-Access may be delayed bc only 1 person @ a time can access it
-Receiving information may be slow (searching through multiple pages)
-Time consuming
-High risk for patient care error (messy handwriting, papers get lost)
-Paper record storage is expensive
-Confidentiality is harder to protect
Question:
8. Advantages of EHR
Answer:
-Can be accessed by more than 1 person in multiple places
-Stores patient info in one location
-Reduces errors
-Limits access to sensitive patient info
-Can automatically enter orders based on patient's condition
-Standardized care plans
-Saves time
Question:
9. Disadvantages of EHR
Answer:
-Expensive
-Downtime: processes must be put in place when EHR not available
-Not all EHR systems are user friendly & can be hard to learn
-Lack of integration: most EHR systmes are not integrated across different
departments
Question:
10. Quantitive research
Answer:
-Data: numerical (e.g. questionnaires, # of incidents, or reactions to a medication.
-Person's studied: large #'s of subjects so it can be generalized to other
populations
-Has a hypothesis
-Environment: needs to be in controlled setting E.g.) lab
-Analysis: objective data, tested with statistical methods
, Question:
11. Qualitative research
Answer:
-Data: non-numerical, may consist of words from interviews, observations, written
documents, words, photos
-Person's studied: small #, not designed to generalize
-NO hypothesis
-Environment: done in natural setting (home or work)
-Analysis: subjective data, identifies themes
Question:
12. Informed consent rights
Answer:
-Right to not be harmed
-Right to full disclosure
-Right to self-determination: able to say no at any time
-Rights of privacy & confidentiality
Question:
13. Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Answer:
Oversees ethical standards.
-Main goals are to protect research participants from harm & ensure the research
is of value.
-Consists of healthcare professionals and people from community who review &
critique proposals.
Question:
14. Research questions (P.I.C.O)
Answer:
P: patient population or problem
I: Intervention, treatment, cause
C: Comparison intervention
O: Time (How often will outcome be measured?)
Question:
15. Therapeutic & Professional Communication
Answer:
