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WGU C468 Information Management and Application
of Technology Studyguide 2025
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the
skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively -
(answers)Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - (answers)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 - (answers)Information science
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an
example of using the EHR in which way - (answers)Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall
outcomes - (answers)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 - (answers)Knowledge worker
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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 - (answers)False, these are qualities of the
experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam -
(answers)False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies -
(answers)True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all
examples of what - (answers)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 - (answers)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 -
(answers)True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how
informatics can affect nursing practice - (answers)True, examples of clinical
decision support
WGU C468 Information Management and Application
of Technology Studyguide 2025
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the
skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively -
(answers)Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - (answers)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 - (answers)Information science
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an
example of using the EHR in which way - (answers)Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall
outcomes - (answers)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 - (answers)Knowledge worker
, 2
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 - (answers)False, these are qualities of the
experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam -
(answers)False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies -
(answers)True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all
examples of what - (answers)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 - (answers)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 -
(answers)True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how
informatics can affect nursing practice - (answers)True, examples of clinical
decision support
