WGU Information Management and the Application of Technology

WGU Information Management and the Application of Technology Terms in this set (70) Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Information literacy CORRECT ANSWER; Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Information Brainpower Read More Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences CORRECT ANSWER; -communication science CORRECT ANSWER; -computer science CORRECT ANSWER; -social science CORRECT ANSWER; -library science CORRECT ANSWER; -cognitive science Information science CORRECT ANSWER; Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way Information systems CORRECT ANSWER; How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Nurses in this type of role CORRECT ANSWER; -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product Knowledge worker CORRECT ANSWER; 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 False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam CORRECT ANSWER; False, does have a national certification Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies CORRECT ANSWER; True, rooted in evidenced based research CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what CORRECT 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 CORRECT 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 CORRECT ANSWER; True, type of information technology Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice CORRECT ANSWER; True, examples of clinical decision support The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice CORRECT ANSWER; Nursing informatics The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system CORRECT ANSWER; It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge dissemination The foundation of knowledge model CORRECT ANSWER; A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Data, not information until it has been analyzed CORRECT ANSWER; Not an emerging trend in healthcare Less consumer accountability CORRECT ANSWER; The purpose or reason for an organizations existence The mission CORRECT ANSWER; The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization Strategic planning, long-range Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes They will need to be trained on the system Strategic planning is not driven by CORRECT ANSWER; Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term goal