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What is telehealth?
Uses technology to access, diagnose, and treat at a distance
What is biometric technology?
Using human characteristics to authenticate or grant access to data or information
How do your human resources use computers?
Employee database, administration services
What is the definition of information technology?
Use of hardware and software, that facilitate storage, retrieval, communication, and managementÂ
information
The nurse understands that nursing informatics as a specialty area of practiced by whichÂ
statement?
nursing language and the development of databases for clinical information Research prioritiesÂ
for nursing informatics includes the development of a standard
Which statement by the nurse verifies that nurse is " information literate " ?
understand how to research for a website and evaluate its usefulness for health care needsÂ
information
What is information?
Data that can be interpreted. EX: Pt's temp. Grouping of data process into meaningful StructuredÂ
form
The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the higher - level "Â
information " useful in caring for clients?
After receiving Rocephin 1.0g IV yesterday, the client reported feeling better
Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computerÂ
Literacy?
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to aÂ
familiarity with the use of personal computers
Which statement indicates the appropriate level of informatics competencies to the correct nurseÂ
?
A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop best practice model for indwellingÂ
catheter care .
What is Quality Information ?
Information that is timeless , precision , accuracy , numerically quantifiable , easily available ,Â
unbiased , clear , and reliable
What is data ?
Collection of numbers , characters , or facts that are gathered for a need . EX Pts VS. RawÂ
unprocessed number symbols or words that have no meaning by themselves , without contextÂ
data is meaningless
What is data integrity ?
Ability to collect , store , and retrieve correct , complete , and current data . So data is availableÂ
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 (Â
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 , and improvesÂ
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 technology while providingÂ
care for clients
What are the functions of computers and nursing practice?
Record information, provide access to other departments, manage schedules
What is the definition of computer literacy?
knowledge and understanding of computers with effective use
How do you identify problems?
Locate current literature and related concepts
What is the three things needed when looking for information online?
Purpose, focus, and approach
Define purpose
Why are you doing research? Why do you need this information?
Define focus
Basic information for you, oriented to your patience, professionally oriented to your colleagues
Define approach
Broad and general with information that can be quickly accessed
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