Midterm

Question 1

2 Levels of nursing informatics practice

Answer 1

generalists and informatics-nurse specialists

Question 2

Data

Answer 2

uninterpreted items
referred as “data elements”
(ex: height, weight)

Question 3

Information

Answer 3

Group of data elements that are organized and processed so we can interpret the significance
(ex: BMI)

Data that can be interpreted

Question 4

Knowledge

Answer 4

built on the formalized relationship of data and information

fever?

Question 5

wisdom

Answer 5

appropriate use of data, information and knowledge to make clinical decisions

Question 6

sciences underpinning nursing informatics

Answer 6

nursing science
information science
computer science

Question 7

foundation of knowledge model

Answer 7

proposes that humans are organic information systems constantly acquiring, processing and generating information or knowledge

Question 8

Four main kinds of knowledge in the foundation of knowledge model

Answer 8

knowledge acquisition
knowledge dissemination
knowledge generation
knowledge processing

Question 9

cognitive science

Answer 9

study of thought, learning and mental organization

Question 10

information science

Answer 10

the retrieval and management of information as well as human-computer interactions

Question 11

standard terminology (ST)

Answer 11

ensure that all professionals share the same understanding or meaning of a given concept
STs support knowledge acquisition, dissemination, generation, and processing

Question 12

Nomenclature

Answer 12

system of rules and procedures for adding names used in science

Question 13

classification

Answer 13

systems that capture categories which are used to determine costs or outcomes
(insufficient in detail for clinical documentation)

Question 14

Taxonomy

Answer 14

uses classification according to a system with resulting catalog used to provide a conceptual framework for discussion, analysis, or information retrieval

Question 15

Data set

Answer 15

named collection of data

Question 16

information literacy

Answer 16

use of digital technology to locate, navigate, manage , integrate, evaluate, create and communicate.

Question 17

3 information literacy comps

Answer 17

• identify when info is needed
• evaluate online resources for quality
• search databases effectively

Question 18

3 computer literacy comps

Answer 18

• basic familiarity with computer uses and applications
• use hyperlinks
• set up and use database to retrieve info

Question 19

clinical information management comps

Answer 19

• uses clinical decision making and system safeguards to protect health information
• able to request and evaluate reports for decision making
• participate in selection, design and evaluation of information systems and care technologies
• uses technologies to appropriately and effectively communicate

Question 20

health literacy

Answer 20

the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information

Question 21

meaningful use

Answer 21

defined by the use of certified EHR technology in a meaningful manner to improve quality of care

Question 22

why was meaningful use developed

Answer 22

as an incentive program to assure EHRs are used according to standards

Question 23

Clinical decision support systems

Answer 23

provides knowledge and person-specific information to enhance health and healthcare

uses tools like alerts, reminders, data reports, templates, diagnostic support

Question 24

EHR

Answer 24

electronic version of a patients medical history (history, immunizations, lab data, problems, medications)

Question 25

Human-Technology interface

Answer 25

the interaction between human and technology The application of computer technology to all fields of nursing (computers, patient monitors and digital screens)

Question 26

Health information technology

Answer 26

comprised of hardware, software and integrated technologies that are designed to support involves the exchange of health information in electronic environment

Question 27

Alarm fatigue

Answer 27

desensitization of alarm stimulus that results from sensory overload causing response to be delayed or missed

Question 28

Purpose of information literacy competency standards for nursing

Answer 28

- provide framework in the development of information literacy skills - encourage a common language - create learning activities that support information literacy - shared understanding of student competencies - continuing education

Question 29

standard one of ILCSN

Answer 29

The information literate nurse determines the nature and extent of the information needed - identifies types of potential sources-has knowledge of literature and how it is made - considers costs and benefits - reevaluates nature and extent of information need

Question 30

standard two of ILCSN

Answer 30

the information literate nurse accesses needed information effectively and efficiently - selects most appropriate methods - constructs and implements search strategies - retrieves information in a variety of methods - refines the search strategy - extracts, records and manages information and sources

Question 31

standard three

Answer 31

the information literate nurse critically evaluate the procured info and its sources and decides weather or not to modify the initial query or seek additional sources - summarizes main ideas - selects information - synthesizes main ideas to construct new concepts - compares new knowledge with prior - validates understanding of info through discourse with other individuals - determines whether the initial query should be revised - evaluates the procured information and entire process

Question 32

Standard four

Answer 32

the literate nurse uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose - applied new and prior information to plan a product - revises development process for product - communicates the product to others

Question 33

standard five

Answer 33

literate nurse understand many economic, legal and social issues

Question 34

Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)

Answer 34

bill by obama in 09 to create incentives for the use of EHR saying it strengthened HIPPA Those that comply with meaningful use for EHR got more reimbursement