WGU Information Management and the Application of Technology - C468

WGU Information Management and the Application of Technology - C468 Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively -ANSWER Information literacy Term used to describe data that has been interpreted -ANSWER Information Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences -communication science -computer science -social science -library science -cognitive science -ANSWER Information science Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way -ANSWER Information systems How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes -ANSWER Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Nurses in this type of role -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product -ANSWER Knowledge worker The beginner nurse is expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how to pull trends out of data -ANSWER False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam -ANSWER False, does have a national certification Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies -ANSWER True, rooted in evidenced based research CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what -ANSWER Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR -ANSWER Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment -ANSWER True, type of information technology Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice -ANSWER True, examples of clinical decision support The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice -ANSWER Nursing informatics The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge dissemination -ANSWER The foundation of knowledge model A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what -ANSWER Data, not information until it has been analyzed Not an emerging trend in healthcare -ANSWER Less consumer accountability The purpose or reason for an organizations existence -ANSWER The mission The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization -ANSWER Strategic planning, long-range Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes -ANSWER They will need to be trained on the system Strategic planning is not driven by -ANSWER Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term goal Not a national trend related to nursing informatics -ANSWER Blogging