WGU Information Management and the Application of Technology - C468 Verified Study Guide

Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to
find, evaluate and use needed information effectively - Information literacy
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - Information
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 science
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of
using the EHR in which way - Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes -
Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product - Knowledge worker
The beginner nurse is 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 - False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam - False, does
have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies - True, rooted in
evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all
examples of what - Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system
WGU Information Management and the
Application of Technology - C468
Verified Study Guide
The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters
orders electronically into the EHR - Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to identify and
track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment - True, type of
information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics
can affect nursing practice - True, examples of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice -
Nursing informatics
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 - The foundation of knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what - Data,
not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare - Less consumer accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence - The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and
operations of an organization - Strategic planning, long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software
and electronic processes - They will need to be trained on the system