WGU Information Management and the Application of
Technology - C468 questions and answers with complete
solution-2024
clinical information system - answer- -laboratory system
- order entry system
- monitoring system
information literacy - answer- this is defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as
well as the skills to find,evaluate, and use needed information effectively
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and
use needed information effectively - Answer- Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - Answer- Information
Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates features
from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science - Answer- Information science
strategic planning is driving by all of the following - answer- - organization mission and values
- short term goals
- service offered
- long term goals
a person's ht,wt, code status and date of birth are all examples of - answer- data
,the mission - answer- is the purpose or reason for an organization existence
strategic planning - answer- is the development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the
activities and operations of an organization
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in
which way - Answer- Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes - Answer- Allowing
them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product - Answer- Knowledge worker
the foundation of knowledge model - answer- - is the basic for which knowledge is used to meet the needs
of the healthcare delivery system
- it is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge
dissemination
nursing informatics - answer- the use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing
practices
information life cycle - answer- - needs assessment phase
- system selection phase
- system implementation phase
- maintenance phase
emerging trends in healthcare - answer- - a push for patient safety
- error reduction
,- additional regulatory requirements
project scope - answer- the size and details of a collaborative effort
nurses active participation is imported to ensure the information is current and accessible to hc team
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 - Answer- False,
these are qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam - Answer- False, does have a
national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies - Answer- True, rooted in
evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what -
Answer- Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system
why is the nurses active participation in electronic patient information important - answer- to ensure the
information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
#1 needs assessment phase - answer- organization performs gaps, analysis, determining the needs and
wants in a information system
#2 system selection phase - answer- - organization seeks out a vendor company that offer them a system
that best fits their needs.
* rfi- initial contact with a vendor
* rfp- proposal request
* rfq- request for pricing quote
#3 system implementation phase - answer- - go live planning
- training of end-users
- execute system changes
, #4 maintenance phase - answer- - problem solving, debugging
- backup files
- installing system upgrades
essential components of the ehr - answer- - assessment findings
- patient demographics
- vital signs
The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into
the EHR - 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 - Answer- True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing
practice - Answer- True, examples of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice - Answer- Nursing
informatics
The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge
dissemination - Answer- The foundation of knowledge model
example of a essential component of the ehr: - answer- evidence - based decision support
function of ehr: - answer- barcode medication administration (bcma)
cpoe (computerized physician order entry) - answer- the process by which the dr or provider enters orders
electronically into the ehr
Technology - C468 questions and answers with complete
solution-2024
clinical information system - answer- -laboratory system
- order entry system
- monitoring system
information literacy - answer- this is defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as
well as the skills to find,evaluate, and use needed information effectively
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and
use needed information effectively - Answer- Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - Answer- Information
Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates features
from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science - Answer- Information science
strategic planning is driving by all of the following - answer- - organization mission and values
- short term goals
- service offered
- long term goals
a person's ht,wt, code status and date of birth are all examples of - answer- data
,the mission - answer- is the purpose or reason for an organization existence
strategic planning - answer- is the development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the
activities and operations of an organization
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in
which way - Answer- Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes - Answer- Allowing
them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product - Answer- Knowledge worker
the foundation of knowledge model - answer- - is the basic for which knowledge is used to meet the needs
of the healthcare delivery system
- it is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge
dissemination
nursing informatics - answer- the use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing
practices
information life cycle - answer- - needs assessment phase
- system selection phase
- system implementation phase
- maintenance phase
emerging trends in healthcare - answer- - a push for patient safety
- error reduction
,- additional regulatory requirements
project scope - answer- the size and details of a collaborative effort
nurses active participation is imported to ensure the information is current and accessible to hc team
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 - Answer- False,
these are qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam - Answer- False, does have a
national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies - Answer- True, rooted in
evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what -
Answer- Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system
why is the nurses active participation in electronic patient information important - answer- to ensure the
information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
#1 needs assessment phase - answer- organization performs gaps, analysis, determining the needs and
wants in a information system
#2 system selection phase - answer- - organization seeks out a vendor company that offer them a system
that best fits their needs.
* rfi- initial contact with a vendor
* rfp- proposal request
* rfq- request for pricing quote
#3 system implementation phase - answer- - go live planning
- training of end-users
- execute system changes
, #4 maintenance phase - answer- - problem solving, debugging
- backup files
- installing system upgrades
essential components of the ehr - answer- - assessment findings
- patient demographics
- vital signs
The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into
the EHR - 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 - Answer- True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing
practice - Answer- True, examples of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice - Answer- Nursing
informatics
The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge
dissemination - Answer- The foundation of knowledge model
example of a essential component of the ehr: - answer- evidence - based decision support
function of ehr: - answer- barcode medication administration (bcma)
cpoe (computerized physician order entry) - answer- the process by which the dr or provider enters orders
electronically into the ehr
