- The nurse understands that nursing informatics as a specialty area of practice by which statement? Research priorities for nursing informatics include the development of a standard nursing language and the development of databases for clinical information.
- Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is “information literate”? I understand how to research for a website and evaluate its usefulness for healthcare needs.
- What is information? Data that can be interpreted. EX: Patient’s temperature. Grouping of data processed into meaningful structured form.
- The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the higher-level “information” useful in caring for clients? After receiving Rocephin 1.0g IV yesterday, the client reported feeling better.
- Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer literacy? Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers.
- Which statement indicates the appropriate level of informatics competencies to the correct nurse? A nurse informatics specialist extrapolates data to develop a best practice model for indwelling catheter care.
- What is quality information? Information that is timely, precise, accurate, numerically quantifiable, easily available, unbiased, clear, and reliable.
- What is data? Collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are gathered for a need. EX: Patient’s vital signs. Raw, unprocessed numbers, symbols, or words that have no meaning by themselves. Without context, data is meaningless.
- What is data integrity? Ability to collect, store, and retrieve correct, complete, and current data so that data is available to authorized users.
- What is necessary to determine if a website has quality information? Credited seal, good contact information, not selling things, credible authors, unbiased (things discussed in class), has URAC or HONcode.
- Why do we study nurse informatics? Information is power and technology facilitates a creative process in nurses, and improves patient education, teaching, and learning.
- What is a common reality that occurs with nursing and technology? Nurses will be comfortable working with computers and advanced technology while providing care for clients.
- What are the functions of computers in nursing practice? Record information, provide access to other departments, manage schedules.
- What is telehealth? Uses technology to access, diagnose, and treat at a distance.
- What is biometric technology? Using human characteristics to authenticate or grant access to data or information.
- How do human resources use computers? Employee database, administration services.
- What is the definition of information technology? Use of hardware and software that facilitates storage, retrieval, communication, and management of information.
- What is the definition of computer literacy? Knowledge and understanding of computers with effective use.
- How do you identify problems? Locate current literature and related concepts.
- What are the 3 things needed when looking for information online? Purpose, focus, and approach.
- Define purpose. Why are you doing research? Why do you need this information?
