How is information related to data? - ANS-Information is data that have been interpreted
How does information literacy support the use of
... [Show More] evidence-based-practice (EBP) in
nursing? - ANS-The nurse can discern research findings that can be applied to practice
and Nurses must frequently consult resources including peers and general internet
searches
A nurse documents care of a patient with a decubitus ulcer in the electronic health
record. Which term describes the electronic health record in this situation? - ANSInformation system
Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? - ANS-Nurses generate
knowledge as a product.
Beginning Nurse - ANS-Uses information systems to manage patients
Experienced Nurse - ANS-Pulls trends out of data
Informatics innovator - ANS-Generates informatics theory
Informatics nurse specialist - ANS-Focuses on nursing's information needs
The RN who works in the area of informatics. Has an interest or experience but no
formal training. Ensures that information is disseminated at appropriate times for
appropriate uses - ANS-Informatics Nurse
Plays an active role in research and theory development. Has advanced graduate
training in nursing informatics. - ANS-Informatics Nurse Specialist
Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of data
and looks for previously hidden trends? - ANS-Data Mining
A nurse is reviewing a patient's pneumonia vaccination status in the electronic medical
record. The nurse determines the patient needs this vaccine before discharge to meet
the requirements of a current clinical pathway. Why would the nurse use information
systems in this manner? - ANS-To promote desired clinical outcomes
A nursing informatics specialist at a small, rural hospital implemented a clinical
information system utilizing an electronic health record (EHR). She obtained input from
nurses regarding selection of the specific EHR. She noted that some of the nurses had
negative attitudes towards a change to the EHR, but she encouraged them to try the
system and note its benefits. She implemented the system after all nurses were trained
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