C790 Nursing Informatics (WGU) Exam
2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
goal of EBP - Correct answer-is improvement of systems and microsystems within
healthcare, with these improvements based on science
STEEEP principles - Correct answer-The Institute of Medicine (IOM) expert panel
issued recommendations for urgent action to redesign healthcare so that it is safe,
timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered
(S) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Safe-Avoid injuries to patients from the care that
is intended to help them.
(T) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Timely-Reduce waits and sometimes harmful
delays for both those who receive and those who give care.
(E) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Effective-Provide services based on scientific
knowledge to all who could benefit, and refrain from providing services to those
not likely to benefit.
(E) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Efficient-Avoid waste, including waste of
equipment, supplies, ideas, and energy.
,(E) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Equitable-Provide care that does not vary in
quality because of personal characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, geographic
location, and socioeconomic status.
(P) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Patient-centered Provide care that is respectful of
and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensure that
patient values guide all clinical decisions.
ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation
Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC)
Model of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare
Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model and Guidelines
Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice
Stetler Model of Research Utilization - Correct answer-FOCUS: EBP, research use,
and knowledge transformation processes
DESCRIPTION: Direct a systematic approach to synthesizing knowledge and
transforming research findings to improve patient outcomes and the quality of care
,Address both individual practitioners and healthcare organizations Focus on
increasing the meaningfulness and utility of research findings in clinical decision
making
Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (PARiHS)
Vratny and Shriver Model for Evidence-Based Practice Pettigrew and Whipp
Model of Strategic Change
Outcomes-Focused Knowledge Translation
Determinants of Effective Implementation of Complex Innovations in
Organizations
Ottawa Model of Research Use - Correct answer-FOCUS: Strategic and
organizational change theory to promote uptake and adoption of new knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Trace mechanisms by which individual, small group, and
organizational contexts affect diffusion, uptake, and adoption of new knowledge
and innovation
Premise is that interventions, outcomes evaluations, and feedback are important
methods to promote practice change
, Collaborative Model for Knowledge Translation between Research and Practice
Settings
Framework for Translating Evidence into Action
Knowledge Transfer and Exchange
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Knowledge Translation within the Research
Cycle Model or Knowledge Action Model
Interactive Systems Framework for Dissemination and Implementation - Correct
answer-FOCUS: Knowledge exchange and synthesis for application and inquiry
DESCRIPTION: Structure ongoing interactions among practitioners, researchers,
policy-makers, and consumers to facilitate the generation of clinically relevant
knowledge and the application of knowledge in practice
All parties are engaged in bidirectional collaboration across the translation
continuum
Knowledge Transformation - Correct answer-(Ace Star Model)
is defined as the conversion of research findings from discovery of primary
research results, through a series of stages and forms, to increase the relevance,
2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
goal of EBP - Correct answer-is improvement of systems and microsystems within
healthcare, with these improvements based on science
STEEEP principles - Correct answer-The Institute of Medicine (IOM) expert panel
issued recommendations for urgent action to redesign healthcare so that it is safe,
timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered
(S) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Safe-Avoid injuries to patients from the care that
is intended to help them.
(T) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Timely-Reduce waits and sometimes harmful
delays for both those who receive and those who give care.
(E) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Effective-Provide services based on scientific
knowledge to all who could benefit, and refrain from providing services to those
not likely to benefit.
(E) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Efficient-Avoid waste, including waste of
equipment, supplies, ideas, and energy.
,(E) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Equitable-Provide care that does not vary in
quality because of personal characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, geographic
location, and socioeconomic status.
(P) in STEEEP - Correct answer-Patient-centered Provide care that is respectful of
and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensure that
patient values guide all clinical decisions.
ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation
Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC)
Model of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare
Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model and Guidelines
Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice
Stetler Model of Research Utilization - Correct answer-FOCUS: EBP, research use,
and knowledge transformation processes
DESCRIPTION: Direct a systematic approach to synthesizing knowledge and
transforming research findings to improve patient outcomes and the quality of care
,Address both individual practitioners and healthcare organizations Focus on
increasing the meaningfulness and utility of research findings in clinical decision
making
Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (PARiHS)
Vratny and Shriver Model for Evidence-Based Practice Pettigrew and Whipp
Model of Strategic Change
Outcomes-Focused Knowledge Translation
Determinants of Effective Implementation of Complex Innovations in
Organizations
Ottawa Model of Research Use - Correct answer-FOCUS: Strategic and
organizational change theory to promote uptake and adoption of new knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Trace mechanisms by which individual, small group, and
organizational contexts affect diffusion, uptake, and adoption of new knowledge
and innovation
Premise is that interventions, outcomes evaluations, and feedback are important
methods to promote practice change
, Collaborative Model for Knowledge Translation between Research and Practice
Settings
Framework for Translating Evidence into Action
Knowledge Transfer and Exchange
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Knowledge Translation within the Research
Cycle Model or Knowledge Action Model
Interactive Systems Framework for Dissemination and Implementation - Correct
answer-FOCUS: Knowledge exchange and synthesis for application and inquiry
DESCRIPTION: Structure ongoing interactions among practitioners, researchers,
policy-makers, and consumers to facilitate the generation of clinically relevant
knowledge and the application of knowledge in practice
All parties are engaged in bidirectional collaboration across the translation
continuum
Knowledge Transformation - Correct answer-(Ace Star Model)
is defined as the conversion of research findings from discovery of primary
research results, through a series of stages and forms, to increase the relevance,
