NURSING INFORMATICS AND THE FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE 2026 COMPREHENSIVE

NURSING INFORMATICS AND THE
FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE 2026
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS UPDATED
REVIEW SET

◉ What does the term 'knowledge' mean in the DIKW hierarchy?
Answer: Information that has been synthesized and formalized to
guide decision-making.


◉ What is the role of health information informatics specialists?
Answer: To support the use of health information standards in
hospitals.


◉ What is the definition of a computer according to Merriam-
Webster?
Answer: A programmable, usually electronic device that can store,
retrieve, and process data.


◉ What is the significance of the SHIP99 standards?
Answer: They established Philippine standards for health
informatics.

, ◉ What does the term 'wisdom' imply in the DIKW hierarchy?
Answer: The appropriate use of knowledge to manage and solve
problems.


◉ What is the key focus of Nursing Informatics as described by
Graves and Corcoran?
Answer: A combination of computer science, information science,
and nursing science to assist in managing nursing data.


◉ What is the importance of information technology in nursing?
Answer: It supports clinical practice, administration, education, and
research in nursing.


◉ What are the four stages of the Novice to Expert Model?
Answer: 1. Novice 2. Advanced Beginner 3. Competent 4. Proficient
5. Expert.


◉ What does the term 'information' refer to in the DIKW hierarchy?
Answer: Data that is interpreted, organized, or structured.


◉ What is the role of cognitive science in Nursing Informatics?