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FoundationofKnowledge5thEditionbyDee
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McGonigle, Kathleen Mastrian
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Thenurseunderstandsthatnursinginformaticsisrecognizedasaspecialtyareaofpracticebywhich
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statement?
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1. Research priorities for nursing informatics include the development of a standard nursing ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns
language and the development of databases for clinical information.
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2. Aformaleducational programatthemaster'slevelmustbecompletedbefore anurseis eligible
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to sit for the credentialing examination.
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3. As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the client, the environment,
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health, and the nurse.
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4. Thereisaneedfornursinginformaticsintereststogainrepresentationbyworkgroupsand
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organizations within the United States.
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Answer: 1 n s
Rationale1:Thedevelopmentofresearchprioritiesisakeypointinaspecialtypractice.Although degreesat
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the master'slevelareavailable,thedegreerequiredforcredentialing istypicallyatthe bachelor's level and
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includes experience in the field. Current demands for safer, cost-effective, quality care require evidence
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of the best practices supported by research.
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Rationale 2: Such a formal educational program does not necessarily mean a specialty area of practice.
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Althoughdegreesatthemaster'slevelareavailable,thedegreerequiredforcredentialing istypicallyatthe
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bachelor'slevelandincludesexperienceinthefield.Thedevelopmentofresearch priorities is a key point
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in a specialty practice.
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Rationale3:Yourchosenresponsereferstotheentiredisciplineofnursing.Thespecialtyofnursing informatics
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integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicatedata,
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information,knowledge,andwisdomintonursingpractice.Thedevelopmentof research priorities is a key point
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in a specialty practice.
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Rationale 4: There are many work groups in the United States related to informatics that focus on the
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specialtyofinformatics practice. Oneexample istheNursing Informatics Special Interest Group of the
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International Medical Informatics Association. The development of research priorities is a key point in a
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specialty practice.
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Global Rationale: n s
Cognitive Level: Understanding n s n s
, Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
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Client Need Sub: Management of Care
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Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment n s n s n s n s
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Type:MCSA
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Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information literate"?
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1. "I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needs."
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2. "Iutilizedatabasesinthehealthcaresettingto inputclientinformation such asskin
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condition."
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3. "I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide information."
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4. "I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations."
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Answer: 1 n s
Rationale 1: Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the ability to find, evaluate, and
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effectivelyuseinformation.Theotheranswersareexamplesofcomputerliteracybutdonothavethe higher
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functions of information literacy.
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Rationale 2: Yourchosen response is an example of computer literacy, but it does not have the higher
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functions of information literacy. Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the ability to find,
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evaluate, and effectively use information.
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Rationale 3: Your chosen response is an example of computer literacy but, it does not have the higher
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functions of information literacy. Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the ability to find,
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evaluate, and effectively use information.
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Rationale 4: This answer is an example of computer literacy but, it does not have the higher functions of
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information literacy. Information literacy necessitates that nurses have the ability to find, evaluate, and
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effectively use information.
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Global Rationale: n s
Cognitive Level: Understanding n s n s
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
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Client Need Sub: Management of Care Nursing/Integrated Concepts:
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Nursing Process: Planning Learning Outcome:
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