Information literacy Ans- Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed
as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information Ans- Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science Ans- Focus on how to gather, process a...
Information literacy Ans- Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed
as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information Ans- Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information science Ans- 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 Ans- 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. Ans- Allowing them hands-on
practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Knowledge worker Ans- 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 Ans- 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 Ans- Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National
certification exam
Clinical practice guidelines Ans- 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 Ans- CPOE, bar
code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) Ans- The name used to describe the
process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
, RFID Ans- 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 Ans- Clinical pathways and computer generated
care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples
of clinical decision support
Nursing informatics Ans- The use of technology and information to help support all
aspects of nursing practice
The foundation of knowledge model Ans- 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) Ans- A patients height, weight, code
status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Less consumer accountability Ans- Not an emerging trend in healthcare
Mission Ans- The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic planning, long-range Ans- 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 Ans- Why is it not important that selection
committee board members understand software and electronic processes
Strategic Planning Ans- Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic
Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL
Blogging Ans- Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Needs assessment Ans- During which phase of the information life cycle should the
"musts" and "wants" be determined
Information Life Cycle Phases Ans- 1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Project scope Ans- Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Nurses active participation in Electronic Information Importance Ans- To ensure the
information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
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