the Application of Technology Study Guide

WGU C468 - OA Information Management and the Application of Technology Study Guide

information literacy (Ans- the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively

Information (Ans- used to describe data that has been interpreted

information science (Ans- Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences -communication science -computer science -social science -library science -cognitive science

clinical practice guidelines (Ans- allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in evidenced based research

CPOE (Ans- the name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the HER

Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) (Ans- a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment

Nursing informatics (Ans- uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making

Foundation of Knowledge model (Ans- The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system

It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge dissemination

Strategic Planning (Ans- the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization

Project Scope (Ans- the size and details of a collaborative effort

Local area network (LAN) access (Ans- the type of connection needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost

order entry systems (Ans- this type of health information system ensures the accuracy of physician orders

Health information systems (Ans- A group of systems used within the hospital to support and enhance healthcare

Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) (Ans- Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience

HL7 (Health Level 7) (Ans- Acronym used to refer a standard of interoperability and exchange of clinical data

Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way?(Ans- Information system

How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes?(Ans- By allowing them hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned

Knowledge worker - nurses in this type of role:

(Ans- Are continuous learners

Use technology to support and inform nursing practice

Generate knowledge as a product

Characteristics of an experience nurse:

(Ans- Fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval

Know how to pull trends out of data

Characteristics of a beginner nurse:

(Ans- Uses information systems to manage patients

CPOE, Barcode Medication Administration, and Clinical Decision Support

are all examples of:

(Ans- Information Technologies (functions within the information systems)

Clinical pathways and computer-generated care plans (examples of clinical decision support) are examples of (Ans- how informatics can affect nursing

A patient's height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples

of:

(Ans- Data

Emerging trends in healthcare (Ans- Error reduction

A push for patient safety

Additional regulatory requirements

This is the purpose or reason for an organization's existence (Ans- The mission

Reasons why it's important that selection committee Board Members

understand software and electronic processes:

(Ans- It can affect success or failure of the project

It can impact business goals

They often determine budget allocations

Strategic planning is driven by:

(Ans- Organization's mission and values

Services offered

Long-term goals