Nursing Today Chapter 23. Nursing Informatics questions and correct answers

Nursing Today Chapter 23. Nursing Informatics questions and correct answers 1. Which is the most likely reason for a college of nursing to offer distance learning courses?1. To decrease faculty workload by automating course content and lectures2. To facilitate computer literacy in students who are unfamiliar with computers3. To minim ize student contact with faculty by using e -mail and the Internet4. To extend geographic boundaries and reach increased numbers of students - >>4 2. Which student may be least suited for a distance learning class?1. A 20 -year -old professional nursing student in the last semester of the program2. A 38 -year -old RN to BSN student returning to school after a 14 -year absence3. A 24 -year -old graduate nursing student in a nurse practitioner program4. A 48 -year -old RN who has just completed one year of master's level courses - >>2 3. Web -based instruction (WBI) makes use of the hypertext capabilities of the Web. Which principle would best guide faculty who are teaching a Web -based course?1. Assign group projects for students to encourage interaction and discussion among students2. Use the latest version of software to encourage efficient and timely student response3. Make detailed, lengthy documents for students to download and peruse at their leisure4. On the class website, load multimedia presentations that utilize plug -ins to enhance instruction - >>1 4. Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of Web -based instruction (WBI) for nursing students?1. Learning time is prolonged due to the downloading of large learning modules.2. The locus of control for learning lies with the student.3. Online acces s is limited to those students who have a computer with Internet service.4. Socializing students to their chosen profession is difficult. - >>4 5. A virtual learning environment (VLE) is a system that uses the Internet to assist faculty in developing, managing, and administering educational materials for students. Which type of continuing nursing education content is least suited for a VLE alone?1. A program reviewing assessment of heart and lung sounds2. A refresher program on various types of injection administration skills3. A program reviewing drug calculations and dosages for medication administration4. A program reviewing documentation for an el ectronic medical record - >>2 6. Three emergency room nurses are planning community education offerings that will use the American Heart Association's "Heartsaver CPR" training. Which of these would be a disadvantage to using manikin simulation technology for CPR skills practice and testing?1. More instructors would be needed to oversee the training and testing.2. Instruction time may be increased for training and testing purposes.3. Participants may need to perform the skills several times to pass the test.4. Initial costs for program implementation may be increased. - >>4 7. Schools of nursing are employing the use of virtual learning environments (VLEs) to teach students. Which of the following are considered advantages to VLEs?Standard Text: Select all that apply.1. Learners can proceed at a pace conducive to comprehension.2 . Learning offered at any site that has computer access3. Learners can skim through familiar content and focus on weak areas.4. 24 -hour access5. Consistent instruction in a safe environment - >>12345 8. Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) are used more in the classroom as a learning tool for nurses. Which of the following statements is accurate about the use of VLEs?1. VLEs allow learners to practice new skills without fear of harm to themselves or other s.2. VLEs are difficult to navigate in a classroom setting.3. Faculty members have difficulty creating measurable objectives for its use.4. VLEs technology intimidates contemporary student nurses. - >>1 9. Which of these would best prepare a nursing student for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX -RN®)?1. Purchase a review text with a companion compact disc that has links to study sites on the Internet.2. Purchase a review text with companion compact disc containing NCLEX -RN® types of questions.3. Purchase a review text that has practice questions and drills on a compact disc, including test answers.4. Form a study group to review subject content and surf the Internet for re view sites and links. - >>2 10. Which statement is true concerning health care professional continuing education taken over the Internet?1. Feedback may be delayed while data are collected for the continuing education certificate.2. Instruction is too generalized to meet the needs of spe cific targeted populations.3. Personnel may attend continuing education programs at any time convenient for the participant.4. Where continuing education is mandatory, utilizing the Internet causes documentation concerns. - >>3 11. Which of the following is an advantage to computer generated discharge instructions for postoperative clients?1. The physician only provides clients with information necessary for each case.2. Repetition of the information helps clients to remember pertine nt details.3. Consistent instructions may be generated very quickly for each client.4. Nurses include what they feel is most important for each client. - >>3