WGU C468
Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of data and looks for previously hidden trends? - CORRECT ANSWER Data Mining the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new information - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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 1 / 2
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Lack of continued support How is information related to data? - CORRECT ANSWER Information is data that has been interpreted How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - The nurse can discern research findings that can be applied to practice
- Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and general internet
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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? - CORRECT ANSWER Information system Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? - CORRECT ANSWER Nurses generate knowledge as a product