NR 599 Midterm Exam Review Questions
- The nurse understands that nursing informatics as a specialty area of
practiced by whichstatement?
Research priorities for nursing informatics includes the
development of a standardnursing language and the development
of databases for clinical information - Which statement by the nurse verifies that nurse is “information literate”?
I understand how to research for a website and evaluate its
usefulness for healthcare needs - What isinformation?
Data that can be interpreted. EX: Pt’s temp. Grouping of data
process intomeaningful 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?
After receiving Rocephin 1.0g IV yesterday, the client reported
feeling better - Which statement best distinguishesthe difference between information
literacy and computerLiteracy?
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning
whereas computerliteracy refers to a familiarity with the use of
personal computers - Which statement indicatesthe appropriate level of informatics
competencies to the correctnurse?
A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop
best practice modelfor indwelling catheter care. - What is Quality Information?
Information that is timeless, precision, accuracy, numerically
quantifiable, easilyavailable, unbiased, clear, and reliable - What is data?
Collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are gathered for
a need. EX: PtsVS. Raw unprocessed number symbols or
words that have no meaning by themselves. without context
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data is meaningless. - What is data integrity?
Ability to collect, store, and retrieve correct, complete, and
current data. So datais available to authorize users. - What is necessary to determine of a website has quality information?
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?
Information is power and technology facilitates a creative
process in nurses, andimproves patient education, teaching,
and learning. - What is a common reality that occurs with nursing and technology?
Nurses will be comfortable working with computers and
advanced technologywhile providing care for clients
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