Deck 23: Technology, Informatics, and the Internet Into Nursing Education

Question 1

The community health nurse is designing a four week e-learning program for rural diabetic clients. One concern is that some of these clients may feel isolated. Which of the following could the nurse employ to prevent feelings of isolation?

A)Additional written assignments
B)Audio narrated lecture assignments
C)Message board assignments
D)Video enabled Skype assignments
E)Synchronous online chats

Answer 1

Message board assignments
Video enabled Skype assignments
Synchronous online chats

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage to computer generated discharge instructions for postoperative clients?

A)The physician only provides clients with information necessary for each case.
B)Repetition of the information helps clients to remember pertinent details.
C)Consistent instructions may be generated very quickly for each client.
D)Nurses include what they feel is most important for each client.

Answer 2

Consistent instructions may be generated very quickly for each client.

Question 3

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of Web-based instruction (WBI) for nursing students?

A)Learning time is prolonged due to the downloading of large learning modules.
B)The locus of control for learning lies with the student.
C)Online access is limited to those students who have a computer with Internet service.
D)Socializing students to their chosen profession is difficult.

Answer 3

Socializing students to their chosen profession is difficult.

Question 4

Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) benefit education by using the Internet to facilitate e-learning. Which of the following are other terms used for VLEs?

A)Learning management systems (LMS)
B)Competency-based training (CBT)
C)Course management system (CMS)
D)Managed learning environment (MLE)
E)Interactive multimedia systems (IMS)

Question 5

The term Web 2.0 has yet to be defined; however, it has been described as consisting of a set of "core characteristics." Which of the following are considered core characteristics?

A)User-centered design
B)Web as platform
C)Collaboration
D)Power decentralization
E)Dynamic content

Question 6

Web-based instruction (WBI) uses the attributes and resources of the Internet to deliver and support education. Which of the following ways may effectively be used to teach health care content via WBI?

A)Teleconferencing mode
B)Stand-alone course
C)Supplement traditional, face-to-face courses
D)Wiki mode
E)Connectivity with hospital information systems

Question 7

Formal applications for using computers to support nursing education include which one of the following?

A)Podcasts
B)Blogs
C)Continuing nursing education
D)Instant messaging

Question 8

Which of the following devices are increasingly being deployed to facilitate learning?

A)Personal Digital Assistants
B)Cell phones
C)Classroom response systems (CRS)
D)Laptop computers

Question 9

Which is the most likely reason for a college of nursing to offer distance learning courses?

A)To decrease faculty workload by automating course content and lectures
B)To facilitate computer literacy in students who are unfamiliar with computers
C)To minimize student contact with faculty by using e-mail and the Internet
D)To extend geographic boundaries and reach increased numbers of students

Question 10

Schools of nursing are employing the use of virtual learning environments (VLEs) to teach students. Which of the following are considered advantages to VLEs?

A)Learners can proceed at a pace conducive to comprehension.
B)Learning offered at any site that has computer access
C)Learners can skim through familiar content and focus on weak areas.
D)24-hour access
E)Consistent instruction in a safe environment

Question 11

Web 2.0 is a second phase of the World Wide Web development. Which of the following technologies are included in Web 2.0?

A)Podcasts
B)Blogs
C)Wikis
D)YouTube
E)Vodcasts

Question 12

When comparing various uses of computing, which of these works well for corporate training?

A)Chat room
B)Wiki
C)E-mail
D)E-learning

Question 13

Which statement is true concerning health care professional continuing education taken over the Internet?

A)Feedback may be delayed while data are collected for the continuing education certificate.
B)Instruction is too generalized to meet the needs of specific targeted populations.
C)Personnel may attend continuing education programs at any time convenient for the participant.
D)Where continuing education is mandatory, utilizing the Internet causes documentation concerns.

Question 14

Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) are used more in the classroom as a learning tool for nurses. Which of the following statements is accurate about the use of VLEs?

A)VLEs allow learners to practice new skills without fear of harm to themselves or others.
B)VLEs are difficult to navigate in a classroom setting.
C)Faculty members have difficulty creating measurable objectives for its use.
D)VLEs technology intimidates contemporary student nurses.

Question 15

Which student may be least suited for a distance learning class?

A)A 20-year-old professional nursing student in the last semester of the program
B)A 38-year-old RN to BSN student returning to school after a 14-year absence
C)A 24-year-old graduate nursing student in a nurse practitioner program
D)A 48-year-old RN who has just completed one year of master's level courses

Question 16

Three emergency room nurses are planning community education offerings that will use the American Heart Association's "Heartsaver CPR" training. Which of these would be a disadvantage to using manikin simulation technology for CPR skills practice and testing?

A)More instructors would be needed to oversee the training and testing.
B)Instruction time may be increased for training and testing purposes.
C)Participants may need to perform the skills several times to pass the test.
D)Initial costs for program implementation may be increased.

Question 17

Which of these would best prepare a nursing student for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN^®)?

A)Purchase a review text with a companion compact disc that has links to study sites on the Internet.
B)Purchase a review text with companion compact disc containing NCLEX-RN^® types of questions.
C)Purchase a review text that has practice questions and drills on a compact disc, including test answers.
D)Form a study group to review subject content and surf the Internet for review sites and links.

Question 18

Web-based instruction (WBI) makes use of the hypertext capabilities of the Web. Which principle would best guide faculty who are teaching a Web-based course?

A)Assign group projects for students to encourage interaction and discussion among students
B)Use the latest version of software to encourage efficient and timely student response
C)Make detailed, lengthy documents for students to download and peruse at their leisure
D)On the class website, load multimedia presentations that utilize plug-ins to enhance instruction

Question 19

Which of the following computer related technology tools may be used in a variety of ways to support and enrich education?

A)Word-processing software allows the instructor to prepare student handouts.
B)Slide presentation software offers the ability to create presentations and audio-visual aids.
C)Spreadsheets or course management tools assist in the maintenance of attendance records and grades.
D)Course management system (CMS) tools offer tools to develop, administer, and score examinations and provide formative evaluation tools.
E)Communication tools such as Weblogs (blogs) answer student questions and provide feedback to students on their progress.

Question 20

A virtual learning environment (VLE) is a system that uses the Internet to assist faculty in developing, managing, and administering educational materials for students. Which type of continuing nursing education content is least suited for a VLE alone?

A)A program reviewing assessment of heart and lung sounds
B)A refresher program on various types of injection administration skills
C)A program reviewing drug calculations and dosages for medication administration
D)A program reviewing documentation for an electronic medical record

Question 21

Mobile technology can be found in health care organizations and useful in teaching nursing students. Which of the following devices are not currently used in the educational setting?

A)Moodle
B)PDA
C)Clicker
D)MP3 player

Question 22

Distance education incorporates more than the World Wide Web (WWW) to connect educator and students who are located at a minimum of two different locations. Which of the following tools are also used to facilitate the teaching learning process?

A)Audio
B)Video
C)Teleconferencing
D)Television
E)Computer

Question 23

Distance education allows faculty and students connectivity to telecommunications via sophisticated phone systems. Which of the following is considered a component of distance learning?

A)Story board
B)Computer
C)Flash drive
D)Notebook

Question 24

Web-based instruction (WBI) has become an important facet of the educational experience. Which of the following are considered advantages of WBI?

A)Comprehensive instructional design
B)Minimal communication
C)Lack of control
D)Lack of intellectual stimulation
E)Ability to work in an asynchronous environment

Question 25

Which of the following answers is not an advantage of Web 2.0 technologies?

A)Minimizes communication
B)Manages information
C)Enriches health care professional collaboration
D)Can employ podcasts as a learning strategy

Question 26

Which of the following statements best describes the use of a clicker?

A)A clicker is a handheld device that beams information showing the response to specific, real time questions projected overhead to a group of students to a receiver on the instructor's computer which transforms the data into a chart detailing the responses.
B)A clicker beams information to the class about a current event.
C)A clicker is not useful in measuring knowledge.
D)A clicker is not a valuable educational tool.

Question 27

Which of the following is an accurate statement of YouTube's usefulness in the classroom setting?

A)Digital natives desire multimedia educational experiences.
B)Students are uncomfortable accessing videos on YouTube.
C)Most instructors do not see the usefulness of YouTube.
D)YouTube videos are not relevant for classroom learning activities.

Question 28

Nurses with information technology experience are in greater demand as more organizations incorporate the use of the electronic health record and computerized order entry. Which of the following are considered skills and/or competencies for nurses to develop to prepare for the changes in health care?

A)Collaboration and communication
B)Organizational and interpersonal skills
C)Ability to review, critique, and evaluate evidence available through clinical practice guidelines and research
D)Aptitude for translating clinical practice recommendations into algorithms
E)Proficiency to disseminate research findings

Question 29

With the adoption of the electronic health record and importance of technology, there is a need for nurses with technology experience. What are the two ways nurses can specialize in informatics?

A)Complete a BSN
B)RN with experience as a super user
C)A nurse with a graduate degree in informatics
D)Operating room nurse who is on the technology committee
E)A BSN nurse who completes a certificate in web based design