WGU C468 Information Management Exam 2025

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 Simulation Technology improving patient outcomes. - -Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Knowledge worker - -Nurses in this type of role -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product Expert/Experienced Nurse - -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 Nursing informatics - -Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National certification exam Clinical practice guidelines - -Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research 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 WGU WGU RFID - -A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment Informatics affecting Nursing Practice - -Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of clinical decision support 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 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 Strategic Planning - -Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL 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 Information Life Cycle Phases - -1. Needs assessment phase 2. System selection phase 3. System implementation phase 4. Maintenance phase Project scope - -Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort Nurses active participation in Electronic Information Importance - -To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team WGU WGU Project Implementation Team Responsibilities - -Execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows Company history - -A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document includes what System Implementation Role - -Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training Continuous - -Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system EHR Essential Components - -Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data EHR Function - -Bar-code medication administration EHR Benefits - -Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation Patient Support Example - -Providing education material EHR Primary Benefit - -One primary benefit of the EHR is a decreased wait time for diagnostic testing...FALSE EHR Main Goal - -Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a health information system is promoting patient safety HIS Health Information System - -Broad term used to describe administrative and clinical systems to streamline work flow processes efficiency Barrier to patient centered care - -Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart patient assessments a barrier to patient centered care...Yes, chart in real time. Computer position can be a barrier if it is placed between the provider and the patient...pay attention to your patient. Standardization of Data and Different data needs of each clinic - -What potential challenge can occur when implementing an EHR in a medical center with various outpatient clinics Local Area Network (LAN) access - -What is the type of connection is needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost EHR Information Includes - -Immunization history, CT scan results, date of birth EHR Quality Care Between Facilities - -By providing continuity of care, interoperability WGU WGU EHR - -The EHR is a longitudinal electronic patient record of all health care encounters...carries with the patient (longitudinal) Medication Administration System (Pyxis) Access - -Barcode ID badge, fingerprint Order entry system - -Type of health information system that ensures the accuracy of physician orders ADT System (Admission, discharge, transfer) - -A registration system is also commonly refereed to as Health information systems - -A group of systems used within the hospital to support and enhance healthcare HIS Implementation Nursing - -It is important to secure staff nurses active participation when implementing a health information system b/c the nurses knowledge of current patient care workflow may improve implementation decisions Standardized Terminologies important to nursing - -They improve communication within the interdisciplinary team HIS Examples - -Laboratory system, pharmacy system, registration system Perioperative nursing data set (PNDS) - -Which nursing terminology con