SOS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Data - answer-characters, numbers, or facts gathered for analysis and possibly later
action
Information - answer-interpreted data, i.e., b/p readings
Knowledge - answer-synthesis of information from several sources to produce a single
concept
Wisdom - answer-occurs when knowledge is used appropriately to manage and solve
problems
Data gatherer - answer-collects clinical data
Information user - answer-interprets clinical data and uses it to monitor patients, aid with
decisions
Knowledge user - answer-compares data to current knowledge
Knowledge builder - answer-amasses data to show patterns that can be interpreted
using existing knowledge or used to create new knowledge
Information management - answer-right info right time right people
Knowledge management - answer-creates systems allowing organizations to tap into
knowledge, experience, and creativity of staff to improve performance
Informatics - answer-art and science of making data information
Medical informatics - answer-application of information science and technology to
acquire, process, organize, interpret, store, use and communicate medical data in
education, practice, research, and management
Nursing informatics - answer-nursing science with computer science and information
science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom into
nursing
Consumer informatics - answer-branch of medical informatics that studies electronic
information and communication to improve medical outcomes from the patient
perspective
Information literacy - answer-recognize when information is needed as well as skills to
find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
,Key organizations - answer-iom
American hospital association
Qsen
Joint commission
Competencies - answer-entry level
Experienced nurse
Informatics nurse
Informatics nurse specialist
Entry level - answer-basic computer skills
Information technology to support clinical and administrative process
Access data and charts electronically
Support patient safety initiatives using information technology
Role of informatics in nursing
Experienced nurse - answer-basic computer skills
Support specialty area, quality improvement, other activities
Use ebp databases
Promote tech applications
Use information systems to work with it staff to enact improvements
Informatics nurse - answer-proficient with informatics applications to support all areas of
nursing
Fiscal management
Integration of multidisciplinary language/standards of practice
Demonstrates critical thinking, data management, decision making, and system
development and computer skills, provides data for decision making
Informatics nurse specialist - answer-sophisticated level of understanding and skills
Innovator
Conducts informatics research to generate theories
Forces driving information technology - answer-push for patient safety
Nursing shortage
Ebp
Genomics
Cost and quality care
Research
Pay for performance
Push for patient safety - answer-accurate patient identification
It safeguards
Computerized provider order entry
E-prescribing
,Bar-code and rfid medication administration
Decision support software
Smart technology
Nursing shortage - answer-flight out of profession
Aging nurses
Workflow changes to support nurses
Ebp - answer-proven interventions
Greater quality and lower cost
Consistency
Genomics - answer-study of genes and function and tailored treatment
Outgrowth of demands for quality and efficiency
Tailored care
Demands for quality and affordable care - answer-online report cards
Consumer transparency
Remote clinical monitoring
Disease management
Research
Magnet hospital focus
Benefits of informatics - answer-support for work processes
Improved records
Decreased redundancy
Increased convenience
Improved data collection
Improved documentation
Improved safety (better patientid, decision support, tracking)
Improved communication and access to information
Education opportunities - answer-expands access to all types of education
Formal and information programs promote informatics skills
Future - answer-help clinicians develop need for competencies
Develop and implement information technology
Generate new knowledge
New roles with consumers
New technology
Computer - answer-information processing electronic device that can be used to collect,
store, manipulate, process data and information
Computer components - answer-hardware
Software
, Data
System usage rules
Interfaces to support interaction
Hardware - answer-physical parts of computer including:
Input devices
Central processing unit
Primary and peripheral hardware
Output devices
Input devices - answer-allow user to feed data into computer
Keyboard
Mouse
Touchscreen
Voice microphone
Scanner
Sensors
Web camera
Output devices - answer-allow user to view and hear processed data
Printers
Speakers
Monitor guis
Disk drive
Projector
Screen
Central processing unit - answer-brain of computer that works with speed and capability
Arithmetic logic unit
Memory (read only and random access)
Control unit manages instruction to other parts of computer
External storage devices - answer-retain data data computer is turned off
Hard disk drive
Usb
Digital video
Cloud drives
Computer technology evolution - answer-size
Speed
External storage media and capacity
Ease of use
Availability
Cost
Types of computers - answer-supercomputer
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Data - answer-characters, numbers, or facts gathered for analysis and possibly later
action
Information - answer-interpreted data, i.e., b/p readings
Knowledge - answer-synthesis of information from several sources to produce a single
concept
Wisdom - answer-occurs when knowledge is used appropriately to manage and solve
problems
Data gatherer - answer-collects clinical data
Information user - answer-interprets clinical data and uses it to monitor patients, aid with
decisions
Knowledge user - answer-compares data to current knowledge
Knowledge builder - answer-amasses data to show patterns that can be interpreted
using existing knowledge or used to create new knowledge
Information management - answer-right info right time right people
Knowledge management - answer-creates systems allowing organizations to tap into
knowledge, experience, and creativity of staff to improve performance
Informatics - answer-art and science of making data information
Medical informatics - answer-application of information science and technology to
acquire, process, organize, interpret, store, use and communicate medical data in
education, practice, research, and management
Nursing informatics - answer-nursing science with computer science and information
science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom into
nursing
Consumer informatics - answer-branch of medical informatics that studies electronic
information and communication to improve medical outcomes from the patient
perspective
Information literacy - answer-recognize when information is needed as well as skills to
find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
,Key organizations - answer-iom
American hospital association
Qsen
Joint commission
Competencies - answer-entry level
Experienced nurse
Informatics nurse
Informatics nurse specialist
Entry level - answer-basic computer skills
Information technology to support clinical and administrative process
Access data and charts electronically
Support patient safety initiatives using information technology
Role of informatics in nursing
Experienced nurse - answer-basic computer skills
Support specialty area, quality improvement, other activities
Use ebp databases
Promote tech applications
Use information systems to work with it staff to enact improvements
Informatics nurse - answer-proficient with informatics applications to support all areas of
nursing
Fiscal management
Integration of multidisciplinary language/standards of practice
Demonstrates critical thinking, data management, decision making, and system
development and computer skills, provides data for decision making
Informatics nurse specialist - answer-sophisticated level of understanding and skills
Innovator
Conducts informatics research to generate theories
Forces driving information technology - answer-push for patient safety
Nursing shortage
Ebp
Genomics
Cost and quality care
Research
Pay for performance
Push for patient safety - answer-accurate patient identification
It safeguards
Computerized provider order entry
E-prescribing
,Bar-code and rfid medication administration
Decision support software
Smart technology
Nursing shortage - answer-flight out of profession
Aging nurses
Workflow changes to support nurses
Ebp - answer-proven interventions
Greater quality and lower cost
Consistency
Genomics - answer-study of genes and function and tailored treatment
Outgrowth of demands for quality and efficiency
Tailored care
Demands for quality and affordable care - answer-online report cards
Consumer transparency
Remote clinical monitoring
Disease management
Research
Magnet hospital focus
Benefits of informatics - answer-support for work processes
Improved records
Decreased redundancy
Increased convenience
Improved data collection
Improved documentation
Improved safety (better patientid, decision support, tracking)
Improved communication and access to information
Education opportunities - answer-expands access to all types of education
Formal and information programs promote informatics skills
Future - answer-help clinicians develop need for competencies
Develop and implement information technology
Generate new knowledge
New roles with consumers
New technology
Computer - answer-information processing electronic device that can be used to collect,
store, manipulate, process data and information
Computer components - answer-hardware
Software
, Data
System usage rules
Interfaces to support interaction
Hardware - answer-physical parts of computer including:
Input devices
Central processing unit
Primary and peripheral hardware
Output devices
Input devices - answer-allow user to feed data into computer
Keyboard
Mouse
Touchscreen
Voice microphone
Scanner
Sensors
Web camera
Output devices - answer-allow user to view and hear processed data
Printers
Speakers
Monitor guis
Disk drive
Projector
Screen
Central processing unit - answer-brain of computer that works with speed and capability
Arithmetic logic unit
Memory (read only and random access)
Control unit manages instruction to other parts of computer
External storage devices - answer-retain data data computer is turned off
Hard disk drive
Usb
Digital video
Cloud drives
Computer technology evolution - answer-size
Speed
External storage media and capacity
Ease of use
Availability
Cost
Types of computers - answer-supercomputer
