WGU C468 0A EXAM WITH DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
Informatics - ANSWER The science and art of turning data into information.
Nursing Informatics * - ANSWER -The use of information and technology to
support all aspects of nursing practice
-Including direct delivery of care, administration, education, and research.
Information Literacy - ANSWER -The ability to recognize when info is
needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use effectively.
Information - ANSWER -Data that has been interpreted
Information Science - ANSWER -Focus on how to gather, process and
transform info into knowledge.
-Includes 5 Sciences;
Communication, Computer, Social, Library and Cognitive
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 System
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall
outcomes? - ANSWER Allowing hands on practice and immediate
feedback of the skill being learned.
Knowledge Worker - ANSWER -Continuous learner
-Uses technology to support and inform nursing practice
-Generate knowledge as a product *
Experienced Nurse - ANSWER -Fully intergrade informatics throughout the
course of her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval.
-Knows how to pull trends out of data.
Beginner Nurses - ANSWER -Uses information systems to manage
patients.
Nursing Informatics - ANSWER -National Certification Exam
,Clinical Practice Guidelines - ANSWER -Can allow for the creation of
nursing policies (example of clinical decision support)
Information Technologies - ANSWER -CPOE
-Barcode Medication Administration
-Clinical Decision Support
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - ANSWER -The process by
which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) - ANSWER -Type of technology that is
used to identify and track supplies and medications
-Also can track medical equipment and patients
Examples of How Informatics can Affect Nursing Practice - ANSWER -
Clinical pathways
-Computer generated care plans
Foundation of Knowledge Model - ANSWER -Knowledge is used to meet
the needs of the healthcare delivery system
-3 Elements (acquisition, process and dissemination)
Data - ANSWER -Patients HT, WT, Code status and DOB
Emerging Trends in Healthcare - ANSWER -Patient safety
-Error reduction
-Additional regulatory requirements
The Mission - ANSWER -Purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic Planning - ANSWER -Comprehensive long range plan for guiding
the activities and operations of an organization
Reasons why the Selection Committee Board Members need to
understand software and electronic processes - ANSWER -Impact
business goals
-Affect success or failure
-Determine budget allocations
,Strategic Planning is Driven By - ANSWER -Organization mission and
values
-Long term goals *
-Service offered
National Trends related to Nursing Informatics - ANSWER -CPOE
-Barcode Medication Administration
-Clinical decision support tools
Needs Assessment Phase - ANSWER -Organization performs a gap
analysis determining the "needs and wants"
System Selection Phase - ANSWER -Organization seeks out a vendor
company that offers them a system that best fits their needs
-RFI (request for info), RFP (request for proposal), RFQ (request for quote)
System Implementation Phase - ANSWER -Go live planning
-Training of end users
-Execute system changes
Maintenance Phase - ANSWER -Problem solving, debugging
-Back up files
-Installing system upgrades
Project Scope - ANSWER -The size and detail of a collaborative effort
Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important? -
ANSWER -To ensure the info is current and accessible to the healthcare
team
Responsibility of the Project Implement Team - ANSWER -Execution of
system changes
-Active involvement in user participation
-Knowledge of current workflows
A common request contained in a Request for Info) RFI documentation
includes - ANSWER -Company history
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - ANSWER -Process by
which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
, Example of Essential Component of EHR - ANSWER -Evidence based
decision support
Component of EHR - ANSWER -Assessment findings
-Demographics
-Vital Signs
Function of EHR - ANSWER -Barcode Medication Administration
Benefits of EHR - ANSWER -Reduce medication errors
-Improved provider documentation
What is the primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of the
health information system? - ANSWER -To promote patient safety
Health Informatics System - ANSWER -Group of systems used within a
hospital that support and enhance healthcare
Administrative Info Systems - ANSWER -Registration
-Financial
-Scheduling
Clinical Info Systems - ANSWER -Lab
-Pharmacy
-EHR
Local Area Network (LAN) - ANSWER -Type of connection needed to
access EHR when an internet connection is lost
How does the EHR helps patients receive quality care when going from
one facility to another? - ANSWER -Provides continuity of care
-Review previous care and provide appropriate treatment
Order Entry System - ANSWER -Ensures accuracy of physicians orders
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) - ANSWER -Nursing terminology
contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the
perioperative experience
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
Informatics - ANSWER The science and art of turning data into information.
Nursing Informatics * - ANSWER -The use of information and technology to
support all aspects of nursing practice
-Including direct delivery of care, administration, education, and research.
Information Literacy - ANSWER -The ability to recognize when info is
needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use effectively.
Information - ANSWER -Data that has been interpreted
Information Science - ANSWER -Focus on how to gather, process and
transform info into knowledge.
-Includes 5 Sciences;
Communication, Computer, Social, Library and Cognitive
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 System
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall
outcomes? - ANSWER Allowing hands on practice and immediate
feedback of the skill being learned.
Knowledge Worker - ANSWER -Continuous learner
-Uses technology to support and inform nursing practice
-Generate knowledge as a product *
Experienced Nurse - ANSWER -Fully intergrade informatics throughout the
course of her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval.
-Knows how to pull trends out of data.
Beginner Nurses - ANSWER -Uses information systems to manage
patients.
Nursing Informatics - ANSWER -National Certification Exam
,Clinical Practice Guidelines - ANSWER -Can allow for the creation of
nursing policies (example of clinical decision support)
Information Technologies - ANSWER -CPOE
-Barcode Medication Administration
-Clinical Decision Support
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - ANSWER -The process by
which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) - ANSWER -Type of technology that is
used to identify and track supplies and medications
-Also can track medical equipment and patients
Examples of How Informatics can Affect Nursing Practice - ANSWER -
Clinical pathways
-Computer generated care plans
Foundation of Knowledge Model - ANSWER -Knowledge is used to meet
the needs of the healthcare delivery system
-3 Elements (acquisition, process and dissemination)
Data - ANSWER -Patients HT, WT, Code status and DOB
Emerging Trends in Healthcare - ANSWER -Patient safety
-Error reduction
-Additional regulatory requirements
The Mission - ANSWER -Purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic Planning - ANSWER -Comprehensive long range plan for guiding
the activities and operations of an organization
Reasons why the Selection Committee Board Members need to
understand software and electronic processes - ANSWER -Impact
business goals
-Affect success or failure
-Determine budget allocations
,Strategic Planning is Driven By - ANSWER -Organization mission and
values
-Long term goals *
-Service offered
National Trends related to Nursing Informatics - ANSWER -CPOE
-Barcode Medication Administration
-Clinical decision support tools
Needs Assessment Phase - ANSWER -Organization performs a gap
analysis determining the "needs and wants"
System Selection Phase - ANSWER -Organization seeks out a vendor
company that offers them a system that best fits their needs
-RFI (request for info), RFP (request for proposal), RFQ (request for quote)
System Implementation Phase - ANSWER -Go live planning
-Training of end users
-Execute system changes
Maintenance Phase - ANSWER -Problem solving, debugging
-Back up files
-Installing system upgrades
Project Scope - ANSWER -The size and detail of a collaborative effort
Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important? -
ANSWER -To ensure the info is current and accessible to the healthcare
team
Responsibility of the Project Implement Team - ANSWER -Execution of
system changes
-Active involvement in user participation
-Knowledge of current workflows
A common request contained in a Request for Info) RFI documentation
includes - ANSWER -Company history
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - ANSWER -Process by
which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
, Example of Essential Component of EHR - ANSWER -Evidence based
decision support
Component of EHR - ANSWER -Assessment findings
-Demographics
-Vital Signs
Function of EHR - ANSWER -Barcode Medication Administration
Benefits of EHR - ANSWER -Reduce medication errors
-Improved provider documentation
What is the primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of the
health information system? - ANSWER -To promote patient safety
Health Informatics System - ANSWER -Group of systems used within a
hospital that support and enhance healthcare
Administrative Info Systems - ANSWER -Registration
-Financial
-Scheduling
Clinical Info Systems - ANSWER -Lab
-Pharmacy
-EHR
Local Area Network (LAN) - ANSWER -Type of connection needed to
access EHR when an internet connection is lost
How does the EHR helps patients receive quality care when going from
one facility to another? - ANSWER -Provides continuity of care
-Review previous care and provide appropriate treatment
Order Entry System - ANSWER -Ensures accuracy of physicians orders
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) - ANSWER -Nursing terminology
contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the
perioperative experience
