WGU C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
AND APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
The TIGER initiative states that transformation fo the helathcare delivery system
through the development of a national health information infrastructure requires
nursing leaders who understand and promote good use of HIT. Which of the
following represents a way that might help to create this type of leadership?
a. an increased focus upon combined MBA/MSN programs so that nurse leaders
can develop a better appreciated of the financial implications
b. separation of informatics competencies form the Magnet journey
c. the integration and expansion of nursing informatics competencies throughout
nursing programs, and nurse leadership programs in particular
d. the requirement that all nurse executives be personally schooled in the use of
the clinical information systems that their subordinates use - ANSWERS-c. the
integration and expansion of nursing informatics competencies throughout
nursing programs, and nurse leadership programs in particular
Potential barrier to Personal Health Record (PHR) use that must be considered
include the following:
a. lack of computer access
b. high levels of health literacy, limited use of mobile computing
c. provider demands
d. no or poor internet access, poorly designed application, limited clinical
integration - ANSWERS-d. no or poor internet access, poorly designed application,
limited clinical integration
,What is SNOWMED-CT and what relevance, if any, does it have to the adoption
and meaningful use of EHRS?
a. SNOMED-CT is frequently adopted by MDs, but has no relevance to the
meaningful use of EHR's
b. SNOMED-CT is an obscure vocabulary used only in veterinary medicine
c. SNOMED-CT does not provide for interoperable data collection or exchange
d. SNOMED-CT refers to globally recognized vocabulary that provides a common
language EHRs, that supports interoperable data collection - ANSWERS-d.
SNOMED-CT refers to globally recognized vocabulary that provides a common
language EHRs, that supports interoperable data collection
Based upon your reading, what do you see as the future areas for health
information technology policy development?
a. Large datasets resulting from meaningful use and other incentives will provide
increased bodies of evidence to support HIT policy decision that weight national
as well as global implications
b. increased emphasis upon regional health issues
c. no significant changes are expected in the near future
d. a move away from a global to a local view - ANSWERS-a. Large datasets
resulting from meaningful use and other incentives will provide increased bodies
of evidence to support HIT policy decision that weight national as well as global
implications
____ are used to access client data that are used to plan, implement and evaluate
care.
, a. clinical information systems (CIS)
b. hospital information systems
c. Administrative information systems (AIS)
d. information systems (IS) - ANSWERS-a. clinical information systems (CIS)
System security involves protection against____
a. poor system design
b. noncompliant users
c. deliberate attacks, errors, omissions, disaster and viruses
d. Vendors breech of support contact - ANSWERS-c. deliberate attacks, errors,
omissions, disaster and viruses
Which of the following is a mechanism that logs a user off the system afeter a
specified period of inactivity on the terminal or computer?
a. automatic sign off
b. remote access
c. automatic access
d. automatic password proect - ANSWERS-a. automatic sign off
The sharing of private information in a situation in which a relationship has been
established for the purose of treatment or delivery of services, with the
understanding that this information will remain protected is ____
a.information privacy
AND APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
The TIGER initiative states that transformation fo the helathcare delivery system
through the development of a national health information infrastructure requires
nursing leaders who understand and promote good use of HIT. Which of the
following represents a way that might help to create this type of leadership?
a. an increased focus upon combined MBA/MSN programs so that nurse leaders
can develop a better appreciated of the financial implications
b. separation of informatics competencies form the Magnet journey
c. the integration and expansion of nursing informatics competencies throughout
nursing programs, and nurse leadership programs in particular
d. the requirement that all nurse executives be personally schooled in the use of
the clinical information systems that their subordinates use - ANSWERS-c. the
integration and expansion of nursing informatics competencies throughout
nursing programs, and nurse leadership programs in particular
Potential barrier to Personal Health Record (PHR) use that must be considered
include the following:
a. lack of computer access
b. high levels of health literacy, limited use of mobile computing
c. provider demands
d. no or poor internet access, poorly designed application, limited clinical
integration - ANSWERS-d. no or poor internet access, poorly designed application,
limited clinical integration
,What is SNOWMED-CT and what relevance, if any, does it have to the adoption
and meaningful use of EHRS?
a. SNOMED-CT is frequently adopted by MDs, but has no relevance to the
meaningful use of EHR's
b. SNOMED-CT is an obscure vocabulary used only in veterinary medicine
c. SNOMED-CT does not provide for interoperable data collection or exchange
d. SNOMED-CT refers to globally recognized vocabulary that provides a common
language EHRs, that supports interoperable data collection - ANSWERS-d.
SNOMED-CT refers to globally recognized vocabulary that provides a common
language EHRs, that supports interoperable data collection
Based upon your reading, what do you see as the future areas for health
information technology policy development?
a. Large datasets resulting from meaningful use and other incentives will provide
increased bodies of evidence to support HIT policy decision that weight national
as well as global implications
b. increased emphasis upon regional health issues
c. no significant changes are expected in the near future
d. a move away from a global to a local view - ANSWERS-a. Large datasets
resulting from meaningful use and other incentives will provide increased bodies
of evidence to support HIT policy decision that weight national as well as global
implications
____ are used to access client data that are used to plan, implement and evaluate
care.
, a. clinical information systems (CIS)
b. hospital information systems
c. Administrative information systems (AIS)
d. information systems (IS) - ANSWERS-a. clinical information systems (CIS)
System security involves protection against____
a. poor system design
b. noncompliant users
c. deliberate attacks, errors, omissions, disaster and viruses
d. Vendors breech of support contact - ANSWERS-c. deliberate attacks, errors,
omissions, disaster and viruses
Which of the following is a mechanism that logs a user off the system afeter a
specified period of inactivity on the terminal or computer?
a. automatic sign off
b. remote access
c. automatic access
d. automatic password proect - ANSWERS-a. automatic sign off
The sharing of private information in a situation in which a relationship has been
established for the purose of treatment or delivery of services, with the
understanding that this information will remain protected is ____
a.information privacy
