Ch. 1
Q 1
The_ nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice by
which statement?
1. Research priorities for nursing informatics include the_ development of a standard nursing
language and the_ development of databases for clinical information.
2. A formal educational program at the_ master's level must be completed before a nurse is eligible
to sit for the_ credentialing examination.
3. As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the_ client, the_ environment,
health, and the_ nurse.
4. The_ re is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work groups and
organizations within the_ United States.
Ans: 1
Rat 1: The_ development of research priorities is a key point in a specialty practice. Although
degrees at the_ master's level are available, the_ degree required for credentialing is typically at
the_ bachelor's level and includes experience in the_ field. Current demands for safer, cost-
effective, quality care require evidence of the_ best practices supported by research.
Rat 2: Such a formal educational program does not necessarily mean a specialty area of practice.
Although degrees at the_ master's level are available, the_ degree required for credentialing is
typically at the_ bachelor's level and includes experience in the_ field. The_ development of
research priorities is a key point in a specialty practice.
Rat 3: Your chosen response refers to the_ entire discipline of nursing. The_ specialty of nursing
informatics integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and
communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom into nursing practice. The_ development of
research priorities is a key point in a specialty practice.
Rat 4: The_ re are many work groups in the_ United States related to informatics that focus on the_
specialty of informatics practice. One example is the_ Nursing Informatics Special Interest Group of
the_ International Medical Informatics Association. The_ development of research priorities is a key
point in a specialty practice.
Global Rat :
Cognitive Level: Understanding
1
,Q 2
Which statement by the_ nurse verifies that the_ nurse is "information literate"?
1. "I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs."
2. "I utilize databases in the_ health care setting to input client information such as skin condition."
3. "I use email over the_ Internet to correspond with clients and provide information."
4. "I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations."
Ans: 1
Rat 1: Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the_ ability to find, evaluate, and effectively
use information. The_ othe_ r answers are examples of computer literacy but do not have the_
higher functions of information literacy.
Rat 2: Your chosen response is an example of computer literacy, but it does not have the_ higher
functions of information literacy. Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the_ ability to find,
evaluate, and effectively use information.
Rat 3: Your chosen response is an example of computer literacy but, it does not have the_ higher
functions of information literacy. Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the_ ability to find,
evaluate, and effectively use information.
Rat 4: This answer is an example of computer literacy but, it does not have the_ higher functions of
information literacy. Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the_ ability to find, evaluate,
and effectively use information.
Global Rat :
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Q 3
The_ nurse gathe_ rs much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the_ higher-level
"information" useful in caring for clients?
1. 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%.
2. Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with differential.
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,3. The_ client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with prostatitis.
4. After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the_ client reported feeling
better today.
Ans: 4
Rat 1: Your chosen response is an example of having pieces of data without interpretation.
"Information" necessitates that the_ nurse interpret and structure the_ results of clinical data into
information.
Rat 2: Your chosen response is an example of having pieces of data without interpretation.
"Information" necessitates that the_ nurse interpret and structure the_ results of clinical data into
information.
Rat 3: Your chosen response is an example of having pieces of data without interpretation.
"Information" necessitates that the_ nurse interpret and structure the_ results of clinical data into
information.
Rat 4: "Information" necessitates that the_ nurse interpret and structure clinical data into
information. It can the_ n be used to aid clinical decision making and client monitoring. All othe_ r
responses included pieces of data without interpretation.
Global Rat :
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Q 4
Which statement best distinguishes the_ difference between information literacy and computer
literacy?
1. Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas computer literacy provides the_ basis
for computer order entry.
2. Information literacy is the_ foundation of the_ EHR whereas computer literacy helps the_ nurse
to access data.
3. A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not information skills.
4. Information literacy forms the_ basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a
familiarity with the_ use of personal computers.
Ans: 4
3
, Rat 1: Computer literacy is a popular term used to refer to a familiarity with the_ use of personal
computers, including the_ use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation graphics, and e-mail. The_ majority of students admitted to nursing schools now enter
with some level of computer literacy.
Rat 2: Computer literacy is a popular term used to refer to a familiarity with the_ use of personal
computers, including the_ use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation graphics, and e-mail. The_ majority of students admitted to nursing schools now enter
with some level of computer literacy.
Rat 3: Computer literacy is a popular term used to refer to a familiarity with the_ use of personal
computers, including the_ use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation graphics, and e-mail. The_ majority of students admitted to nursing schools now enter
with some level of computer literacy.
Rat 4: Computer literacy is a popular term used to refer to a familiarity with the_ use of personal
computers, including the_ use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation graphics, and e-mail. The_ majority of students admitted to nursing schools now enter
with some level of computer literacy.
Global Rat :
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Q 5
Which statement indicates the_ appropriate level of informatics competencies to the_ correct nurse?
1. A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop best practice model for indwelling
cathe_ ter care.
2. The_ novice nurse using a spreadsheet to document medication reactions.
3. An experienced staff nurse creates databases employing SNOMED.
4. A beginning nurse utilizes the_ Internet to integrate multidisciplinary languages.
Ans: 1
Rat 1: The_ nurse informatics specialist has the_ ability and education to access data and create a
model of excellence based on the_ findings.
Rat 2: According to research, nurses are graduating from programs without experience with
databases, spreadsheets, and statistical packages. The_ re is a learning curve from graduation to
comfort with the_ information system and its capabilities.
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Q 1
The_ nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice by
which statement?
1. Research priorities for nursing informatics include the_ development of a standard nursing
language and the_ development of databases for clinical information.
2. A formal educational program at the_ master's level must be completed before a nurse is eligible
to sit for the_ credentialing examination.
3. As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the_ client, the_ environment,
health, and the_ nurse.
4. The_ re is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work groups and
organizations within the_ United States.
Ans: 1
Rat 1: The_ development of research priorities is a key point in a specialty practice. Although
degrees at the_ master's level are available, the_ degree required for credentialing is typically at
the_ bachelor's level and includes experience in the_ field. Current demands for safer, cost-
effective, quality care require evidence of the_ best practices supported by research.
Rat 2: Such a formal educational program does not necessarily mean a specialty area of practice.
Although degrees at the_ master's level are available, the_ degree required for credentialing is
typically at the_ bachelor's level and includes experience in the_ field. The_ development of
research priorities is a key point in a specialty practice.
Rat 3: Your chosen response refers to the_ entire discipline of nursing. The_ specialty of nursing
informatics integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and
communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom into nursing practice. The_ development of
research priorities is a key point in a specialty practice.
Rat 4: The_ re are many work groups in the_ United States related to informatics that focus on the_
specialty of informatics practice. One example is the_ Nursing Informatics Special Interest Group of
the_ International Medical Informatics Association. The_ development of research priorities is a key
point in a specialty practice.
Global Rat :
Cognitive Level: Understanding
1
,Q 2
Which statement by the_ nurse verifies that the_ nurse is "information literate"?
1. "I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs."
2. "I utilize databases in the_ health care setting to input client information such as skin condition."
3. "I use email over the_ Internet to correspond with clients and provide information."
4. "I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations."
Ans: 1
Rat 1: Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the_ ability to find, evaluate, and effectively
use information. The_ othe_ r answers are examples of computer literacy but do not have the_
higher functions of information literacy.
Rat 2: Your chosen response is an example of computer literacy, but it does not have the_ higher
functions of information literacy. Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the_ ability to find,
evaluate, and effectively use information.
Rat 3: Your chosen response is an example of computer literacy but, it does not have the_ higher
functions of information literacy. Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the_ ability to find,
evaluate, and effectively use information.
Rat 4: This answer is an example of computer literacy but, it does not have the_ higher functions of
information literacy. Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the_ ability to find, evaluate,
and effectively use information.
Global Rat :
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Q 3
The_ nurse gathe_ rs much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the_ higher-level
"information" useful in caring for clients?
1. 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%.
2. Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with differential.
2
,3. The_ client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with prostatitis.
4. After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the_ client reported feeling
better today.
Ans: 4
Rat 1: Your chosen response is an example of having pieces of data without interpretation.
"Information" necessitates that the_ nurse interpret and structure the_ results of clinical data into
information.
Rat 2: Your chosen response is an example of having pieces of data without interpretation.
"Information" necessitates that the_ nurse interpret and structure the_ results of clinical data into
information.
Rat 3: Your chosen response is an example of having pieces of data without interpretation.
"Information" necessitates that the_ nurse interpret and structure the_ results of clinical data into
information.
Rat 4: "Information" necessitates that the_ nurse interpret and structure clinical data into
information. It can the_ n be used to aid clinical decision making and client monitoring. All othe_ r
responses included pieces of data without interpretation.
Global Rat :
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Q 4
Which statement best distinguishes the_ difference between information literacy and computer
literacy?
1. Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas computer literacy provides the_ basis
for computer order entry.
2. Information literacy is the_ foundation of the_ EHR whereas computer literacy helps the_ nurse
to access data.
3. A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not information skills.
4. Information literacy forms the_ basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a
familiarity with the_ use of personal computers.
Ans: 4
3
, Rat 1: Computer literacy is a popular term used to refer to a familiarity with the_ use of personal
computers, including the_ use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation graphics, and e-mail. The_ majority of students admitted to nursing schools now enter
with some level of computer literacy.
Rat 2: Computer literacy is a popular term used to refer to a familiarity with the_ use of personal
computers, including the_ use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation graphics, and e-mail. The_ majority of students admitted to nursing schools now enter
with some level of computer literacy.
Rat 3: Computer literacy is a popular term used to refer to a familiarity with the_ use of personal
computers, including the_ use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation graphics, and e-mail. The_ majority of students admitted to nursing schools now enter
with some level of computer literacy.
Rat 4: Computer literacy is a popular term used to refer to a familiarity with the_ use of personal
computers, including the_ use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentation graphics, and e-mail. The_ majority of students admitted to nursing schools now enter
with some level of computer literacy.
Global Rat :
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Q 5
Which statement indicates the_ appropriate level of informatics competencies to the_ correct nurse?
1. A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop best practice model for indwelling
cathe_ ter care.
2. The_ novice nurse using a spreadsheet to document medication reactions.
3. An experienced staff nurse creates databases employing SNOMED.
4. A beginning nurse utilizes the_ Internet to integrate multidisciplinary languages.
Ans: 1
Rat 1: The_ nurse informatics specialist has the_ ability and education to access data and create a
model of excellence based on the_ findings.
Rat 2: According to research, nurses are graduating from programs without experience with
databases, spreadsheets, and statistical packages. The_ re is a learning curve from graduation to
comfort with the_ information system and its capabilities.
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