WGU Information Management and the Application of Technology - C468

Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Correct Ans:- Information literacy Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Correct Ans:- Information Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences -communication science -computer science -social science -library science -cognitive science Correct Ans:- Information science Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way Correct Ans:- Information systems How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes Correct Ans:- Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Nurses in this type of role -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product Correct Ans:- Knowledge worker The beginner nurse is expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how to pull trends out of data Correct Ans:- False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam Correct Ans:- False, does have a national certification Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies Correct Ans:- True, rooted in evidenced based research CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what Correct Ans:- Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR Correct Ans:- Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment Correct Ans:- True, type of information technology Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice Correct Ans:- True, examples of clinical decision support The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice Correct Ans:- Nursing informatics The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge dissemination Correct Ans:- The foundation of knowledge model A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Correct Ans:- Data, not information until it has been analyzed Not an emerging trend in healthcare Correct Ans:- Less consumer accountability The purpose or reason for an organizations existence Correct Ans:- The mission The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization Correct Ans:- Strategic planning, long-range Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes Correct Ans:- They will need to be trained on the system Strategic planning is not driven by Correct Ans:- Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term goal Not a national trend related to nursing informatics Correct Ans:- Blogging During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined Correct Ans:- Needs assessment Phases of the information life cycle Correct Ans:- 1. Needs assessment phase 2. System selection phase 3. System implementation phase 4. Maintenance phase Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort Correct Ans:- Project scope Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important Correct Ans:- To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team Responsibilities of the project implementation team Correct Ans:- execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document includes what Correct Ans:- Company history System implementation role Correct Ans:- Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system Correct Ans:- Continuous Examples of an essential components of the EHR Correct Ans:- Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data What is a function of the EHR Correct Ans:- Bar-code medication administration Benefits to using the EHR Correct Ans:- Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation Example of patient support Correct Ans:- Providing education material One primary benefit of the EHR is a decreased wait time for diagnostic testing Correct Ans:- False Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a health information system Correct Ans:- EHR is all about promoting patient safety Health information system Correct Ans:- Broad term used to describe administrative and clinical systems to streamline work flow processes efficiency Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart patient assessments a barrier to patient centered care Correct Ans:- True, try to chart in real time Can computer position be considered a barrier is placed between the provider and patient Correct Ans:- True, pay attention to the patient