Which of the following best defines nursing informatics?

 a) The use of technology to improve nursing practice.

 b) The integration of nursing science, computer science,

and information science.

 c) The management of patient data using electronic health

records.

 d) The implementation of telemedicine in nursing care.

Answer: b) The integration of nursing science, computer

science, and information science.

Rationale: Nursing informatics involves the use of

information and communication technologies to enhance

nursing practice, education, administration, and research. It

integrates nursing science with information and

communication technologies to manage and communicate

data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing

practice.

What is the primary goal of nursing informatics?

 a) To eliminate the need for human nurses through

automation.

 b) To improve the accuracy and accessibility of patient

data.

 c) To reduce the workload of nursing staff.

 d) To replace traditional nursing practices with

technology.

Answer: b) To improve the accuracy and accessibility of