NR599 Midterm Exam: Questions With Detailed
Answers
The nurse understands that nursing informatics as a specialty area of
practiced by which statement ? Right 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 " ?
Right Ans - understand how to research for a website and evaluate its
usefulness for health care needs information
3. What is information ? Right 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 ? Right 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 ? Right 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 ? Right Ans - A nurse informatics specialist
extrapolates data to develop best practice model for indwelling catheter care .
What is Quality Information ? Right Ans - Information that is timeless ,
precision , accuracy , numerically quantifiable , easily available , unbiased ,
clear , and reliable
What is data ? Right 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 ? Right 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 ?
Right 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 ? Right 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 ? Right
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? Right Ans -
Record information, provide access to other departments, manage schedules
What is telehealth? Right Ans - Uses technology to access, diagnose, and
treat at a distance
What is biometric technology? Right Ans - Using human characteristics to
authenticate or grant access to data or information
How do you human resources use computers? Right Ans - Employee
database, administration services
What is the definition of information technology? Right Ans - Use of
hardware and software, that facilitate storage, retrieval, communication, and
management information
What is the definition of computer literacy? Right Ans - knowledge and
understanding of computers with effective use
How do you identify problems? Right Ans - Locate current literature and
related concepts
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