WGU C468 FINAL OA LATEST EXAM GUARANTEED
PASS!!
Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of data and
looks for previously hidden trends? - (ANSWER)Data Mining
the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new information -
(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? - (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? - (ANSWER)Lack of continued support
How is information related to data? - (ANSWER)Information is data that has been interpreted
How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in nursing? -
(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? - (ANSWER)Information
system
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, Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? - (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 - (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 - (ANSWER)B. Pulls trends out of data
Informatics innovator
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - (ANSWER)C. Generates informatics theory
Informatics nurse specialist
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
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PASS!!
Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of data and
looks for previously hidden trends? - (ANSWER)Data Mining
the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new information -
(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? - (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? - (ANSWER)Lack of continued support
How is information related to data? - (ANSWER)Information is data that has been interpreted
How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in nursing? -
(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? - (ANSWER)Information
system
Page 1 of 9
, Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? - (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 - (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 - (ANSWER)B. Pulls trends out of data
Informatics innovator
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
B. Pulls trends out of data
C. Generates informatics theory
D. Focuses on nursing's information needs - (ANSWER)C. Generates informatics theory
Informatics nurse specialist
A. Uses information systems to manage patients
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