NR 599 Midterm Exam Review Questions

NR 599 Midterm Exam Review Questions

• The nurse understands that nursing informatics as a specialty area of

practiced by which statement?Research priorities for nursing informatics includes the development of a standard nursing 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 health care needs

• What is information?

Data that can be interpreted. EX: Pt’s temp. Grouping of data

process into meaningful 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 distinguishes the difference between information

literacy and computer Literacy?Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers

• Which statement indicates the appropriate level of informatics

competencies to the correct nurse?A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop best practice model for indwelling catheter care.

• What is Quality Information?

Information that is timeless, precision, accuracy, numerically quantifiable, easily available, unbiased, clear, and reliable

• What is data?

Collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are gathered for

a need. EX: Pts VS. 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 data is 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, and improves 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 providing care for clients

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