WGU C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY LATEST
EXAM 2022-2023/ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 300 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIRD
ANSWERS | NEW UPDATE
How is information related to data? - ANSWER- Information is data that have
been interpreted
How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in
nursing? - ANSWER- The nurse can discern research findings that can be applied
to practice and Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and
general internet searches
A nurse documents care of a patient with a decubitus ulcer in the electronic health
record. Which term describes the electronic health record in this situation? -
ANSWER- Information system
Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? - ANSWER- Nurses
generate knowledge as a product.
Beginning Nurse - ANSWER- Uses information systems to manage patients
Experienced Nurse - ANSWER- Pulls trends out of data
Informatics innovator - ANSWER- Generates informatics theory
Informatics nurse specialist - ANSWER- Focuses on nursing's information needs
The RN who works in the area of informatics. Has an interest or experience but no
formal training. Ensures that information is disseminated at appropriate times for
appropriate uses - ANSWER- Informatics Nurse
Plays an active role in research and theory development. Has advanced graduate
training in nursing informatics. - ANSWER- Informatics Nurse Specialist
Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of
data and looks for previously hidden trends? - ANSWER- Data Mining
A nurse is reviewing a patient's pneumonia vaccination status in the electronic
medical record. The nurse determines the patient needs this vaccine before
discharge to meet the requirements of a current clinical pathway. Why would the
nurse use information systems in this manner? - ANSWER- To promote desired
clinical outcomes
A nursing informatics specialist at a small, rural hospital implemented a clinical
information system utilizing an electronic health record (EHR). She obtained input
from nurses regarding selection of the specific EHR. She noted that some of the
nurses had negative attitudes towards a change to the EHR, but she encouraged
them to try the system and note its benefits. She implemented the system after all
nurses were trained about the EHR. There were numerous complaints about the
EHR, which the Nursing Informatics Specialist decided to ignore since the
personnel were new to the system. Which barrier to implementing technology is
present in the scenario? - ANSWER- Lack of continued support
A computer program was implemented at a hospital that required nurses to wait
until the patient arrived in the emergency room and was registered into the
program before orders for critical time-sensitive treatment could be written. How
could this program become a barrier to the nurses attempting to deliver patientcentered care? - ANSWER- The time spent waiting for the program to register the
patient could delay critical care being delivered in a timely manner
Which national trend is related to nursing informatics? - ANSWER- Barcode
scanning for medication administration
Which standardized nursing terminology is composed of nursing diagnoses,
nursing actions, and nursing outcomes? - ANSWER- ICNP
Which of the following requires standardized nursing terminology to meet its
criteria? - ANSWER- Meaningful Use
What is a challenge to the adoption of eHealth strategies? - ANSWER- Creating
economic incentives and policies that providers view as essential to accomplishing
their financial and professional goals
What is the importance of a nurse's active participation in electronic patient
information? - ANSWER- To ensure patient information will be current and
accessible to the healthcare team
A nurse is working on a medical surgical unit and is concerned over a patient's
worsening heart failure. The nurse calls the provider to discuss the assessments.
How does the electronic medical record facilitate a collaborative discussion in this
situation? - ANSWER- The provider can visualize the chest x-ray remotely.. The
provider has access to the data being discussed.
What are three types of clinical information systems? - ANSWER- Laboratory
system. Order entry system. Monitoring system.
What are common features of the various health information systems? -
ANSWER- Creates a comprehensive record of the patient's medical history. Is
unique in the way they function and provide information to clinicians. Collects,
processes and distributes patient centered data to manage and provide care.
Administrative Information Systems - ANSWER- Admission, discharge, and
transfer system. Financial system. Scheduling system
Clinical Information Systems - ANSWER- Radiology information system. Clinical
documentation system.
Which health information system is used to collect and store client identification
and demographic data that are verified and updated at the time of each visit? -
ANSWER- Registration system
Administration in an acute care clinic is considering adopting a health information
system. A team is formed with members of clinical areas, software vendors, and an
executive team of stakeholders. Which collaborative tasks are important for this
team to accomplish with regard to selecting the health information system? -
ANSWER- Determine who will be accountable for the project. Determine how
resources will be allocated to support the system. Assess potential for process
improvement while using the system.
An admission nurse is awaiting notification of whether a patient being monitored
by telehealth will be admitted to the hospital. The physician has already
documented the admission orders in the digital medical record. Due to
miscommunication, the admitting nurse did not access the digital medical record.
There was a significant delay in the patient's admission, which led to decreased
patient satisfaction with the admission process. How can the use of the digital
health record improve this process? - ANSWER- It prevents the delay of tests and
services.. It allows for easy access to patient information.
What are the essential components of an electronic health record? - ANSWERVital signs. Lab results. Demographics.
Which function is performed within an electronic health record system? -
ANSWER- Bar scanning medications and patients
What can a nurse, working in a hospital, use to access a patient's electronic health
record and prescription drugs from a medication administration system? -
ANSWER- Bar coded identification cards
Which mechanism is used to streamline caregivers' workflow that needs to include
past medical history, patient demographics, immunizations, and medication
history? - ANSWER- Electronic health record
What are some benefits of using an electronic health record (EHR) system in an
ambulatory care clinic? - ANSWER- Decrease medication errors. Increase clinic
reimbursement. Improve provider documentation. Increase delivery of guideline
based care
A local medical clinic is attempting to develop an electronic health record (EHR)
system. Which challenges should the organization anticipate? - ANSWERIdentifying data needs for differing nursing practice specialties. Implementing
standardization of documentation across physician offices
A nurse is administering a new medication to a patient who has never taken this
medication in the past. The patient is already taking seven different medications at
this time .Which nursing intervention should the nurse do before administering this
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