NR_599 sample mid term questions and answers

The nurse understands that nursing informatics as a specialty area of practiced by which statement? Research priorities for nursing informatics includes the development of a standard nursing language and the development of databases for clinical information 2. Which statement by the nurse verifies that nurse is “information literate”? I understand how to research for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs 3. What is information? Data that can be interpreted. EX: Pt’s temp. Grouping of data process into meaningful Structured form 4. The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the higher-level “information” useful in caring for clients? After receiving Rocephin 1.0g IV yesterday, the client reported feeling better 5. Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer Literacy? Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers 6. Which statement indicates the appropriate level of informatics competencies to the correct nurse? A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop best practice model for indwelling catheter care. 7. What is Quality Information? Information that is timeless, precision, accuracy, numerically quantifiable, easily available, unbiased, clear, and reliable 8. What is data? Collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are gathered for a need. EX: Pts VS. Raw unprocessed number symbols or words that have no meaning by themselves. without context data is meaningless. 9. What is data integrity? Ability to collect, store, and retrieve correct, complete, and current data. So data is available to authorize users. 10. What is necessary to determine of a website has quality information? Credited seal, good contact information, not selling things, creditable authors, unbiased (things discussed in class) has URAC or HON CODE 11. Why do we study nurse informatics? Information is power and technology facilitates a creative process in nurses, and improves patient education, teaching, and learning. 12. What is a common reality that occurs with nursing and technology? Nurses will be comfortable working with computers and advanced technology while providing care for clients