NR 599 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK 4 (95/95 Verified Q&A)

1. The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a

specialty area of practice by which statement?

a) There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation

by work groups and organizations within the United States

b) A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed

before a nurse is eligible to sit for the credentialing examination

c) As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon the

client, the environment, health, and the nurse

d) The use of information and computer technology as a tool to process

information to support all areas of nursing, including practice, education,

administration and research. Research priorities for nursing informatics

includes the development of a standardnursing language and the

development of databases for clinical information

2. Which statement by the nurse verifies that nurse is “information

literate”?

a) I can use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets,

and presentations

b) I utilize databases in the health care setting to input client information

such as skin condition

c) I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and provide

information

d) I understand how to research for a website and evaluate its usefulness

for healthcare needs

3. What is information?

Data that can be interpreted. Eg: Patient’s temp. Grouping of data process

intomeaningful structured form

4. The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an

example of the higher-level“information” useful in caring for clients?

a) Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count

with differential

b) The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with

prostatitis

c) After receiving Rocephin 1.0g IV yesterday, the client reported feeling

better

d) The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8

degrees F., and oxygen saturation of 98%.

5. Which statement best distinguishes the difference between

information literacy and computerLiteracy?

a) Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas computer

literacy helps the nurse to access data

b) Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas

computerliteracy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers

c) A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not

information skills

d) Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas computer

literacy provides the basis for computer order entry

6. Which statement regarding pressures that drive the health care

delivery system today is not accurate?

a) Evidence-based practice is supported with technology that enables the

health care provider to utilize up-to-date research findings

b) Managed care may utilize disease management to identify clients with

chronic conditions, and treat them effectively to minimize complications and

cost

c) The current and projected nursing shortage may be eliminated by

instituting technology enhancements in the acute care setting

d) Medication errors and adverse events may be reduced with the

implementation of computerized physician order entry (CPOE).

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