WGU Information Management and the Application of Technology - C468 questions and answers

Information literacy Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Information Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Information science 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 Information systems Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes Knowledge worker Nurses in this type of role -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse 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 False, does have a national certification Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam True, rooted in evidenced based research Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR True, type of information technology A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment True, examples of clinical decision support Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice Nursing informatics The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice The foundation of knowledge model 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 Data, not information until it has been analyzed A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Less consumer accountability Not an emerging trend in healthcare The mission The purpose or reason for an organizations existence Strategic planning, long-range The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization They will need to be trained on the system Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term goal Strategic planning is not driven by Blogging Not a national trend related to nursing informatics Needs assessment During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined 1. Needs assessment phase 2. System selection phase 3. System implementation phase 4. Maintenance phase Phases of the information life cycle Project scope Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows Responsibilities of the project implementation team Company history A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document includes what Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training System implementation role Continuous Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data Examples of an essential components of the EHR Bar-code medication administration What is a function of the EHR Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation Benefits to using the EHR