ATI NURSING INFORMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. A newly licensed nurse is determining whether he should share
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information found in an electronic journal article with colleagues. Which
of the following explains the importance of disseminating information
found in current literature or electronic resources?
A. Experienced clinicians can assist the new nurse in understanding the
information.
B. The nurse may have identified the need for a change in practice
based on current literature.
C. The nurse may lack the skill or knowledge to implement the change in
practice that the article recommends.
Answer; B (the new nurse is more likely to look for & find important
information about nursing practice because he is actively trying to
improve skirls & knowledge in his new profession)
2. Which of the following statements indicates that the nurse needs more
education related to using electronic sources to promote consumer
health literacy?
A. "I can look for the HON or eHealth code when selecting websites to
share with my clients."
B. "I make sure the internal links in web- based sources are working
before recommending them."
C. "I can print the information rom the website & share it with my
clients."
Answer; C (it is not always appropriate for the nurse to print website
information to share with clients or other consumers. nurse need to
follow legal guidelines & copyright protections when sharing
information)
3. Which of the following statements explains why it is important that
nurses learn to evaluate electronic & published health information?
A. "I can use electronic information when teaching my clients."
B. "I can improve my clients' outcomes by using current, accurate
information."
C. "I can identify addional areas of study or research by evaluating
current information."
Answer; B (It is important that professional nurses use EBP guidelines
when caring for clients in order to improve client health care outcomes.
The basis for these guidelines is accurate, current research information)
4. A nurse is trying to find ways to share evidence-based practice
information with other staff members. Which of the following methods
help engage others in transitional evidence to practice?
A. Joining a professional journal club.
B. Encouraging other staff members to follow policies & procedures.
C. Collaborating with an advanced practice nurse in the clinical setting.
Answer; A (processional journal clubs provide opportunities for
networking & sharing information)
5. A nurse is teaching a consumer about appropriate website selection.
which of the following consumer statements indicates understanding of
the teaching provided by the nurse?
A. "I will need to provide personal information in order to get
information from online sources."
B. "I will need to find websites that are current so I know they provide
accurate information."
C. "I will need to find websites that use appropriate terminology."
Answer; C (the use of appropriate terminology often indicates that the
website has been developed by a well-informed or credible organization)
6. Which of the following terms describes the ability to access, evaluate &
use electronic health information?
A. Computer literacy.
B. Health Literacy.
C. Information literacy.
Answer; B (health literacy is the ability to acquire, interpret & use health
information for health promotion & restoration)
7. Which of the following factors limits the usefulness of electronic health
care information for consumers?
A. High cost of accessing reliable online resources.
B. Rapid expansion o cable & DSL online providers.
C. Lack of regulation for online health care resources.
Answer; C (it is very easy for the consumer to access incomplete or
incorrect information because online information is not regulated)
8. When administering a client's medication, a nurse uses which of the
following actions as the best way to reduce preventable medication
errors?
A. Scan the client's medication, ask the client to state her name & date
of birth.
B. Scan the client's medication, and scan the client's hospital
identification armband.
C. Visually verify the medication, and ask the client to state her name &
date of birth.
Answer; C (the nurse should visually verify the correct medication &
dosage, as well as use 2 client identifiers before administering the
medication. this is the best way to reduce preventable medication
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