Question 1

Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is "information literate"?

Accepted Answer

Information literacy includes the ability to effectively search for and evaluate information sources, which is demonstrated in statement A. Statements B, C, and D demonstrate technology literacy, but not necessarily information literacy.

Question 2

The best estimate of the number of informatics nurses needed over the next few years is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The demand for informatics nurses is expected to grow significantly due to the increasing integration of technology in healthcare. Estimates suggest a need for thousands, not just hundreds, of these professionals to meet the future demands of healthcare systems, making the range of 6000 to 12,000 a realistic projection.

Question 3

There are no available nursing informatics programs including doctoral degrees; therefore, nurses prepare for advanced practice through medical informatics curriculum. This answer is false because of which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

There are, in fact, accredited advanced nursing education programs in informatics in the United States, including doctoral degree programs. Therefore, the statement that there are no available nursing informatics programs including doctoral degrees is false. Option B is incorrect, as the availability of online programs does not negate the presence of traditional programs. Option C is also incorrect, as there are many nurses who have shown interest in pursuing advanced education in nursing informatics. Option D is incorrect because, while experience in technology is important, advanced theoretical education is still necessary to effectively analyze and apply technical knowledge within the healthcare industry.

Question 4

Knowledge management is a structured process for the generation, storage, distribution, and application of what kind of knowledge in the organization?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge management involves the handling of both tacit knowledge, which is based on personal experience and often difficult to formalize, and explicit knowledge, which is documented and easily shared.

Question 5

Which of the following is not associated with information literacy?

Accepted Answer

The use of personal computers and software is not directly related to information literacy. While computers and software may be used to access and process information, information literacy is focused on the ability to find, evaluate, and use information effectively, regardless of the tools used to do so.

Question 6

Which statement regarding pressures that drive the health care delivery system today is not accurate?

Accepted Answer

Technology enhancements may help alleviate some of the nursing shortage by increasing efficiency, but they are not likely to completely eliminate the shortage. There are also concerns about potential job loss for nurses due to automation.

Question 7

Which action indicates the nurse is functioning as a knowledge worker?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is functioning as a knowledge worker in option C by using their clinical knowledge and judgment to modify care (encouraging the client to turn, cough, and deep breathe more frequently) based on the assessment of diminished breath sounds, which indicates critical thinking and application of knowledge to improve patient outcomes.

Question 8

Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer literacy?

Accepted Answer

Information literacy refers to skills and abilities required to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use information from various sources. Computer literacy, on the other hand, refers to the knowledge and skills required to use computers and related technology efficiently. While computer literacy is important for accessing and processing information, information literacy is essential for evaluating and using the information effectively. In other words, computer literacy is about the tools, while information literacy is about the content. Therefore, option D is the best statement that distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer literacy as it explains that information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning, while computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers.

Question 9

The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice by which statement?

Accepted Answer

Research in nursing informatics indeed includes the development of a standard nursing language and databases for clinical information, which are key components in organizing and analyzing health information effectively.

Question 10

The role of the informatics nurse does not include assessing the usability of devices for health care consumers. This statement is false because of which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

The development of policies and procedures related to the usability of devices for health care consumers is an important responsibility of the informatics nurse. This includes assessing usability from the perspective of patients and making recommendations for improvements. While the informatics nurse may not be directly responsible for approving devices, they do play a critical role in ensuring that devices are usable and effective for patients. Additionally, the informatics nurse is concerned with both the actual device and its usability, as these factors are closely related and impact patient outcomes. Finally, the informatics nurse works closely with both nursing staff and patients to ensure that devices are effectively used in the clinical setting.

Question 11

Nursing informatics employs information and computer technology to support all aspects of nursing practice, including research. Which is an example of supporting research?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nursing informatics employs information and computer technology...

Question 12

Health care consumers have all the information and tools to make health care choices because they can easily compare quality and cost of care. Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

While there are resources available for consumers to compare quality and cost of care, such as Healthcare Bluebook or insurance provider comparison tools, these resources may not be easily accessible or understandable for all consumers. Additionally, there may be limitations to the information available, such as lack of transparency in pricing from healthcare providers. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that all healthcare consumers have the information and tools necessary to make fully informed healthcare choices.

Question 13

In which way does medical informatics overlap with nursing informatics?

Accepted Answer

Both medical and nursing informatics involve the use of technology and information management to retrieve and utilize health information. While they may have different focuses and areas of expertise within the healthcare field, there is overlap in their use of informatics tools and techniques.

Question 14

A nurse manager wishes to hire a new nurse who has just graduated from nursing school. At the beginning level of informatics competencies, the nurse should be able to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

At the beginning level of informatics competencies, the nurse should be able to input vital signs and intake and output data in the electronic medical record. This is a basic competency that is essential for providing safe and effective patient care. While the other options may be important for advancing informatics competencies, they are not necessarily expected of a new graduate nurse at the beginning of their practice.

Question 15

Over the next few years, nursing informatics and other health informatics disciplines will crisscross, resulting in more interdisciplinary projects. This statement is true because of which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

Nursing informatics specialists have a unique understanding of the needs of healthcare providers as well as patients. They can work collaboratively with other disciplines such as information technology, computer science, and healthcare management to develop user-friendly systems that meet the needs of all stakeholders. This interdisciplinary approach will be necessary to overcome the complex challenges facing healthcare technology today. It is not true that nursing informatics specialists are knowledgeable about all the disciplines, but they have expertise in their own discipline, which is nursing. They need to collaborate with other disciplines to achieve their goals.

Question 16

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) incorporated the foundation provided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) in its definition of nursing informatics and scope and standards of practice. Applicants for the Informatics Nurse credentialing examination are required to meet which of the following minimum criteria?

Accepted Answer

The ANCC's criteria for the Informatics Nurse credentialing examination include having the equivalent of two years of full-time professional practice (B), holding a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or a relevant field (D), and possessing a current, active license as a professional nurse (E). These requirements ensure candidates have a solid foundation in nursing practice and education, as well as legal authorization to practice nursing.

Question 17

A disadvantage to the utilization of the electronic medical record (EMR) includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

One disadvantage to the utilization of the electronic medical record (EMR) is the intensive training needed to prepare staff members to use it. While the other options listed are potential advantages or disadvantages, they are not directly related to the question of a disadvantage of using the EMR.

Question 18

The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for clients?

Accepted Answer

Option D provides an example of higher-level "information" because it describes a change in the client's condition in response to treatment, which is more useful for guiding care decisions than simply listing observations or test results.

Question 19

Which statement indicates the appropriate level of informatics competencies to the correct nurse?

Accepted Answer

A nurse informatics specialist is an expert in the field of nursing informatics and is expected to have a high level of competencies in using technology and data to develop best practices.

Answer: B
 A novice nurse is at the beginning stage of their nursing career and is not expected to have advanced competencies in informatics. Using a spreadsheet to document medication reactions is a basic informatics skill.

Answer: C
 An experienced staff nurse has a higher level of informatics competencies and is expected to be able to create databases employing SNOMED, which is a more advanced level of informatics skill.

Answer: D
 A beginning nurse is not expected to have advanced competencies in informatics. Using the internet to integrate multiple disciplinary languages is a basic level of informatics skill.

Question 20

Describe at least three factors in the current healthcare delivery system that drive the implementation of information technology in the acute care setting.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 1: Informatics in Healthcare Professions