EDCO C790 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Change Theory - CORRECT ANSWER -Framework for effectively planning/ implementing change.
Planned vs Diffusion of innovation
Shannon-Weaver Model - CORRECT ANSWER -Sender, Encoder, Channel, Decoder, Receiver
Chaos Theory (change) - CORRECT ANSWER -Dynamic non-linear system, change with time,
cause and effect relationships between input and output r/t reiterative feedback loops
closed system - CORRECT ANSWER -Enclosed with impermeable boundary, do not interact with
environment
open system - CORRECT ANSWER -Enclosed with semi-impermeable boundary, interact with
environment. Take input-process it- return output to environment. Analyze interacting systems.
Staggers and Nelson SLC model - CORRECT ANSWER -Analyze-Plan- Develop/Purchase-Test-
Implement/GoLive-Maintain/Evolve-Evaluate-Return to analyze
Theory - CORRECT ANSWER -Explains what/how, can provide direction for planning
interventions. Scientifically acceptable explanation of phenomena
Interoperability - CORRECT ANSWER -Ability of two entities, human or machine, to exchange
and predictably use data or information while retaining the original meaning of that data
Health informatics nurse professional - CORRECT ANSWER -Looks for info, verifies ownership of
info, connects other parties within the healthcare organization
, Semantic interoperability - CORRECT ANSWER -guarantees that the meaning of the exchanged
data remains the same on both ends of the transaction. Critical for clinical data
process interoperability - CORRECT ANSWER -coordinates business processes at the
organizational level, allowing systems to work together
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - CORRECT ANSWER -How orders are traditionally
ordered for patients. Pt safety enhanced with legible orders.
Needs Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER -Assess dept/ organization using diff methods: surveys,
interviews, report gathering
Gap Analysis - CORRECT ANSWER -Measurement of where a condition, situation, or metric is
currently compared to where it needs to be
Current/Future State Report - CORRECT ANSWER -Report stating the conditions of current state
of affairs and where it should be ideally
BCMA - CORRECT ANSWER -Bar Code Medication Administration
Data Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER -Guarantee of wholeness when data is collected, stored,
retrieved by authorized user
System Check - CORRECT ANSWER -a mechanism provided by the computer system to assist
users by prompting them to complete a task, verify information, or prevent entry of
inappropriate information
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Change Theory - CORRECT ANSWER -Framework for effectively planning/ implementing change.
Planned vs Diffusion of innovation
Shannon-Weaver Model - CORRECT ANSWER -Sender, Encoder, Channel, Decoder, Receiver
Chaos Theory (change) - CORRECT ANSWER -Dynamic non-linear system, change with time,
cause and effect relationships between input and output r/t reiterative feedback loops
closed system - CORRECT ANSWER -Enclosed with impermeable boundary, do not interact with
environment
open system - CORRECT ANSWER -Enclosed with semi-impermeable boundary, interact with
environment. Take input-process it- return output to environment. Analyze interacting systems.
Staggers and Nelson SLC model - CORRECT ANSWER -Analyze-Plan- Develop/Purchase-Test-
Implement/GoLive-Maintain/Evolve-Evaluate-Return to analyze
Theory - CORRECT ANSWER -Explains what/how, can provide direction for planning
interventions. Scientifically acceptable explanation of phenomena
Interoperability - CORRECT ANSWER -Ability of two entities, human or machine, to exchange
and predictably use data or information while retaining the original meaning of that data
Health informatics nurse professional - CORRECT ANSWER -Looks for info, verifies ownership of
info, connects other parties within the healthcare organization
, Semantic interoperability - CORRECT ANSWER -guarantees that the meaning of the exchanged
data remains the same on both ends of the transaction. Critical for clinical data
process interoperability - CORRECT ANSWER -coordinates business processes at the
organizational level, allowing systems to work together
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - CORRECT ANSWER -How orders are traditionally
ordered for patients. Pt safety enhanced with legible orders.
Needs Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER -Assess dept/ organization using diff methods: surveys,
interviews, report gathering
Gap Analysis - CORRECT ANSWER -Measurement of where a condition, situation, or metric is
currently compared to where it needs to be
Current/Future State Report - CORRECT ANSWER -Report stating the conditions of current state
of affairs and where it should be ideally
BCMA - CORRECT ANSWER -Bar Code Medication Administration
Data Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER -Guarantee of wholeness when data is collected, stored,
retrieved by authorized user
System Check - CORRECT ANSWER -a mechanism provided by the computer system to assist
users by prompting them to complete a task, verify information, or prevent entry of
inappropriate information
