NR599 Midterm Exam
The nurse understands that nursing informatics as a specialty area of practiced by which statement ? -
ANS: nursing language and the development of databases for clinical information Research priorities for
nursing informatics includes the development of a standard
Which statement by the nurse verifies that nurse is " information literate " ? - ANS: understand how to
research for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs information
3. What is information ? - ANS: Data that can be interpreted . EX : Pt's temp . Grouping of data process
into meaningful Structured form
The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients . Which is an example of the higher - level "
information " useful in caring for clients ? - ANS: After receiving Rocephin 1.0g IV yesterday , the client
reported feeling better
Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer
Literacy ? - ANS: Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy
refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers
Which statement indicates the appropriate level of informatics competencies to the correct nurse ? -
ANS: A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop best practice model for indwelling
catheter care .
What is Quality Information ? - ANS: Information that is timeless , precision , accuracy , numerically
quantifiable , easily available , unbiased , clear , and reliable
What is data ? - ANS: 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
, What is data integrity ? - ANS: Ability to collect , store , and retrieve correct , complete , and current data
. So data is available to authorize users .
What is necessary to determine of a website has quality information ? - ANS: Credited seal , good contact
information , not selling things , creditable authors , unbiased ( things discussed in class ) has URAC or
HON CODE
Why do we study nurse informatics ? - ANS: Information is power and technology facilitates a creative
process in nurses , and improves patient education , teaching , and learning .
What is a common reality that occurs with nursing and technology ? - ANS: Nurses will be comfortable
working with computers and advanced technology while providing care for clients
What are the functions of computers and nursing practice? - ANS: Record information, provide access to
other departments, manage schedules
What is telehealth? - ANS: Uses technology to access, diagnose, and treat at a distance
What is biometric technology? - ANS: Using human characteristics to authenticate or grant access to data
or information
How do you human resources use computers? - ANS: Employee database, administration services
What is the definition of information technology? - ANS: Use of hardware and software, that facilitate
storage, retrieval, communication, and management information
What is the definition of computer literacy? - ANS: knowledge and understanding of computers with
effective use
The nurse understands that nursing informatics as a specialty area of practiced by which statement ? -
ANS: nursing language and the development of databases for clinical information Research priorities for
nursing informatics includes the development of a standard
Which statement by the nurse verifies that nurse is " information literate " ? - ANS: understand how to
research for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs information
3. What is information ? - ANS: Data that can be interpreted . EX : Pt's temp . Grouping of data process
into meaningful Structured form
The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients . Which is an example of the higher - level "
information " useful in caring for clients ? - ANS: After receiving Rocephin 1.0g IV yesterday , the client
reported feeling better
Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer
Literacy ? - ANS: Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy
refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers
Which statement indicates the appropriate level of informatics competencies to the correct nurse ? -
ANS: A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop best practice model for indwelling
catheter care .
What is Quality Information ? - ANS: Information that is timeless , precision , accuracy , numerically
quantifiable , easily available , unbiased , clear , and reliable
What is data ? - ANS: 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
, What is data integrity ? - ANS: Ability to collect , store , and retrieve correct , complete , and current data
. So data is available to authorize users .
What is necessary to determine of a website has quality information ? - ANS: Credited seal , good contact
information , not selling things , creditable authors , unbiased ( things discussed in class ) has URAC or
HON CODE
Why do we study nurse informatics ? - ANS: Information is power and technology facilitates a creative
process in nurses , and improves patient education , teaching , and learning .
What is a common reality that occurs with nursing and technology ? - ANS: Nurses will be comfortable
working with computers and advanced technology while providing care for clients
What are the functions of computers and nursing practice? - ANS: Record information, provide access to
other departments, manage schedules
What is telehealth? - ANS: Uses technology to access, diagnose, and treat at a distance
What is biometric technology? - ANS: Using human characteristics to authenticate or grant access to data
or information
How do you human resources use computers? - ANS: Employee database, administration services
What is the definition of information technology? - ANS: Use of hardware and software, that facilitate
storage, retrieval, communication, and management information
What is the definition of computer literacy? - ANS: knowledge and understanding of computers with
effective use
