Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of data and looks for
previously hidden trends? - CORRECT ANSWER -Data Mining
the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new information - CORRECT ANSWER -
Data Mining
A Nurse is reviewing a patient's pneumonia vaccination status in the electronic medical record. The
nurse determines the patient needs this vaccine before discharge to meet the requirements of a current
clinical pathway.
Why would the nurse use information systems in this manner? - CORRECT ANSWER -To promote desired
clinical outcomes
A nursing informatics specialist at a small, rural hospital implemented a clinical information system
utilizing an electronic health record (EHR). She obtained input from nurses regarding selection of the
specific EHR. She noted that some of the nurses had negative attitudes towards a change to the EHR,
but she encouraged them to try the system and note its benefits. She implemented the system after all
nurses were trained about the EHR. There were numerous complaints about the EHR, which the Nursing
Informatics Specialist decided to ignore since the personnel were new to the system. Which barrier to
implementing technology is present in the scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lack of continued support
How is information related to data? - CORRECT ANSWER -Information is data that has been interpreted
, How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in nursing? - CORRECT
ANSWER -- The nurse can discern research findings that can be applied to practice
- Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and general internet searches
A nurse documents care of a patient with a decubitus ulcer in the electronic health record.
Which term describes the electronic health record in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Information
system
Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? - CORRECT ANSWER -Nurses generate
knowledge as a product
Beginning nurse
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Uses information systems to manage
patients
Experienced nurse
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Pulls trends out of data
Informatics innovator
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
previously hidden trends? - CORRECT ANSWER -Data Mining
the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new information - CORRECT ANSWER -
Data Mining
A Nurse is reviewing a patient's pneumonia vaccination status in the electronic medical record. The
nurse determines the patient needs this vaccine before discharge to meet the requirements of a current
clinical pathway.
Why would the nurse use information systems in this manner? - CORRECT ANSWER -To promote desired
clinical outcomes
A nursing informatics specialist at a small, rural hospital implemented a clinical information system
utilizing an electronic health record (EHR). She obtained input from nurses regarding selection of the
specific EHR. She noted that some of the nurses had negative attitudes towards a change to the EHR,
but she encouraged them to try the system and note its benefits. She implemented the system after all
nurses were trained about the EHR. There were numerous complaints about the EHR, which the Nursing
Informatics Specialist decided to ignore since the personnel were new to the system. Which barrier to
implementing technology is present in the scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lack of continued support
How is information related to data? - CORRECT ANSWER -Information is data that has been interpreted
, How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in nursing? - CORRECT
ANSWER -- The nurse can discern research findings that can be applied to practice
- Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and general internet searches
A nurse documents care of a patient with a decubitus ulcer in the electronic health record.
Which term describes the electronic health record in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Information
system
Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? - CORRECT ANSWER -Nurses generate
knowledge as a product
Beginning nurse
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Uses information systems to manage
patients
Experienced nurse
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Pulls trends out of data
Informatics innovator
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
