1. The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of
practice bywhich statement?
There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work groups and
organizations within the United States.
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process information to support all
areas of nursing, including practice, education, administration and research. (Correct Answer)
A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed before a nurse iseligible to
sit for the credentialing examination.
As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the client, the environment,health,
and the nurse.
2. Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information literate"?
"I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and
presentations."
, "I utilize databases in the health care setting to input client information such as skin
condition."
"I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide information."
‘’I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs.’’
(Correct Answer)
3. The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the higher-level
"information" useful in caring for clients?
Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with differential.
After receiving Rocephin(ceftriaxone sodium)10.0 gram IV yesterday, the client reported
feeling better today (Correct Answer)
The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with prostatitis.
The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8 degrees F., and
oxygen saturation of 98%.
4. Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer
literacy?
Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas computer literacy helps the
nurse toaccess data.
A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not information skills.
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy
refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers. (Correct Answer)
Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas computer literacy provides the
basis for computer order entry.
5. Which statement regarding pressures that drive the health care delivery system today is not
accurate?
practice bywhich statement?
There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work groups and
organizations within the United States.
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process information to support all
areas of nursing, including practice, education, administration and research. (Correct Answer)
A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed before a nurse iseligible to
sit for the credentialing examination.
As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the client, the environment,health,
and the nurse.
2. Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information literate"?
"I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and
presentations."
, "I utilize databases in the health care setting to input client information such as skin
condition."
"I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide information."
‘’I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs.’’
(Correct Answer)
3. The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the higher-level
"information" useful in caring for clients?
Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with differential.
After receiving Rocephin(ceftriaxone sodium)10.0 gram IV yesterday, the client reported
feeling better today (Correct Answer)
The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with prostatitis.
The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8 degrees F., and
oxygen saturation of 98%.
4. Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer
literacy?
Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas computer literacy helps the
nurse toaccess data.
A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not information skills.
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy
refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers. (Correct Answer)
Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas computer literacy provides the
basis for computer order entry.
5. Which statement regarding pressures that drive the health care delivery system today is not
accurate?
