WGU D220 - Information Technology in Nursing
Practice Exam
Differentiate between DATA and INFORMATION
• Data – Collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are gathered according
to some perceived need for analysis and, possibly, action at a later point in
time
• Information – Collection of data that have been interpreted and examined for
patterns and structure.
What purpose is the GRADE approach used?
• To determine the level of evidence of information to make
informed recommendations
• To bring forward previous work and ideas to promote development
Define Translational Science
• Turning observations into interventions to improve patient’s health
Define Value Based Care
• Based on Quality of care provided that are appropriate for the diagnosis.
List barriers to the use of consumer health informatics (CHI)
• Lack of consensus on what compromise CHI
• Literacy issues
• Inequalities with Access to Online applications
• Varying levels of patient engagements
, • Persistent SOCIETAL ATTITUDES when it comes to healthcare delivery
Define DATA INTEGRITY - Ability to collect; store; and retrieve correct, complete, and
current data so that the data are available to authorized users when needed.
• Wholeness when data is collected, stored and retrieved
• Correct, complete – available to users when needed
• Data is uncorrupted, accurate and valid
Predictive Modeling/Predictive analysis uses what to forecast the likelihood of an
event?
, • Previous events or historical information
• Past and current data examples from EHRs
List barriers to TELEHEALTH
• Access to computers
• Internet
• Computer Literacy
• Cognitive abilities
• Protecting Privacy
What is included in an Administrative Information System (AIS)?
• Financial Systems
• Patient Demographic Information
• Human Resources Systems
• Scheduling
• ADT (Admission-Transfer-Discharge)
Define Health Information Exchanges
• Electronic Sharing of patient information between providers securely
and confidentially
Define Metadata
• Set of data that provides information on how, when and by whom data are
collected, formatted, and stored
List the benefits of using standardized terminologies
• Prevents ERRORS
• Ability to SHARE data
• Facilitate COMMUNICATION
• Standards of care
Practice Exam
Differentiate between DATA and INFORMATION
• Data – Collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are gathered according
to some perceived need for analysis and, possibly, action at a later point in
time
• Information – Collection of data that have been interpreted and examined for
patterns and structure.
What purpose is the GRADE approach used?
• To determine the level of evidence of information to make
informed recommendations
• To bring forward previous work and ideas to promote development
Define Translational Science
• Turning observations into interventions to improve patient’s health
Define Value Based Care
• Based on Quality of care provided that are appropriate for the diagnosis.
List barriers to the use of consumer health informatics (CHI)
• Lack of consensus on what compromise CHI
• Literacy issues
• Inequalities with Access to Online applications
• Varying levels of patient engagements
, • Persistent SOCIETAL ATTITUDES when it comes to healthcare delivery
Define DATA INTEGRITY - Ability to collect; store; and retrieve correct, complete, and
current data so that the data are available to authorized users when needed.
• Wholeness when data is collected, stored and retrieved
• Correct, complete – available to users when needed
• Data is uncorrupted, accurate and valid
Predictive Modeling/Predictive analysis uses what to forecast the likelihood of an
event?
, • Previous events or historical information
• Past and current data examples from EHRs
List barriers to TELEHEALTH
• Access to computers
• Internet
• Computer Literacy
• Cognitive abilities
• Protecting Privacy
What is included in an Administrative Information System (AIS)?
• Financial Systems
• Patient Demographic Information
• Human Resources Systems
• Scheduling
• ADT (Admission-Transfer-Discharge)
Define Health Information Exchanges
• Electronic Sharing of patient information between providers securely
and confidentially
Define Metadata
• Set of data that provides information on how, when and by whom data are
collected, formatted, and stored
List the benefits of using standardized terminologies
• Prevents ERRORS
• Ability to SHARE data
• Facilitate COMMUNICATION
• Standards of care
