WGU D220- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING PRACTICE EXAM.GUARANTEED
PASS!!
What role does information technology play in nursing practice? - ANSWER: It enhances
critical care services, improves efficiency and effectiveness, and facilitates patient
admission and clinical record retrieval.
How does IT support patient care? - ANSWER: IT processes, stores, and integrates @#
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physiological and diagnostic data, alerts on deviations from set ranges, documents patient#$%^&*(
care in a clinical repository, graphs data trends, supports clinical decisions with alerts, and &*()
evaluates patient outcomes.
What are the components of physiological monitors? - ANSWER: 1. Sensor 2. Signal
conditioners 3. Filter 4. Computer processor 5. Evaluation or controlling component.
What functions do microprocessors serve in healthcare? - ANSWER: Microprocessors are
used for signal processing, data management, and provide platform flexibility.
What is telemetry in the context of physiological monitoring systems? - ANSWER:
Telemetry allows hemodynamic monitoring to occur bedside or remotely.
What is the purpose of computerized monitoring in arrhythmia detection? - ANSWER: It
detects lethal heart rhythms.
What is a Critical Care Information System (CIS)? - ANSWER: CIS displays diagnostic
testing results in follow sheets and supports physical assessment findings documentation.
How does decision support technology assist in patient care? - ANSWER: It provides alerts
and reminders to guide care based on evidence-based guidelines.
What is the purpose of medication management in nursing? - ANSWER: It facilitates the
medication administration process.
What is provider order entry in healthcare IT? - ANSWER: It involves electronic entry and
communication of patient orders.
What is the Community Health Application in nursing? - ANSWER: It is the methodical
application of information science and technology to community and public health
processes.
PASS!!
What role does information technology play in nursing practice? - ANSWER: It enhances
critical care services, improves efficiency and effectiveness, and facilitates patient
admission and clinical record retrieval.
How does IT support patient care? - ANSWER: IT processes, stores, and integrates @#
$%^
physiological and diagnostic data, alerts on deviations from set ranges, documents patient#$%^&*(
care in a clinical repository, graphs data trends, supports clinical decisions with alerts, and &*()
evaluates patient outcomes.
What are the components of physiological monitors? - ANSWER: 1. Sensor 2. Signal
conditioners 3. Filter 4. Computer processor 5. Evaluation or controlling component.
What functions do microprocessors serve in healthcare? - ANSWER: Microprocessors are
used for signal processing, data management, and provide platform flexibility.
What is telemetry in the context of physiological monitoring systems? - ANSWER:
Telemetry allows hemodynamic monitoring to occur bedside or remotely.
What is the purpose of computerized monitoring in arrhythmia detection? - ANSWER: It
detects lethal heart rhythms.
What is a Critical Care Information System (CIS)? - ANSWER: CIS displays diagnostic
testing results in follow sheets and supports physical assessment findings documentation.
How does decision support technology assist in patient care? - ANSWER: It provides alerts
and reminders to guide care based on evidence-based guidelines.
What is the purpose of medication management in nursing? - ANSWER: It facilitates the
medication administration process.
What is provider order entry in healthcare IT? - ANSWER: It involves electronic entry and
communication of patient orders.
What is the Community Health Application in nursing? - ANSWER: It is the methodical
application of information science and technology to community and public health
processes.
