WGU C468 FINAL OA LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 REAL EXAM 50+QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/WGU C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAM

WGU C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND

APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY LATEST

EXAM 2022-2023/ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

ANSWERS 50 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIRD

ANSWERS | NEW UPDATE

How is information related to data? - ANSWER- Information is data that have

been interpreted

How does information literacy support the use of evidence-based-practice (EBP) in

nursing? - ANSWER- 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? -

ANSWER- Information system

Which statement describes nurses as knowledge workers? - ANSWER- Nurses

generate knowledge as a product.

Beginning Nurse - ANSWER- Uses information systems to manage patients

Experienced Nurse - ANSWER- Pulls trends out of data

Informatics innovator - ANSWER- Generates informatics theory

Informatics nurse specialist - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- Informatics Nurse

Plays an active role in research and theory development. Has advanced graduate

training in nursing informatics. - ANSWER- Informatics Nurse Specialist

Which of the following uses database applications to sift through large amounts of

data and looks for previously hidden trends? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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 about the EHR. There were numerous complaints about the

EHR, which the Nursing Informatics Specialist decided to ignore since the

personnel were new to the system. Which barrier to implementing technology is

present in the scenario? - ANSWER- Lack of continued support

A computer program was implemented at a hospital that required nurses to wait

until the patient arrived in the emergency room and was registered into the

program before orders for critical time-sensitive treatment could be written. How

could this program become a barrier to the nurses attempting to deliver patientcentered care? - ANSWER- The time spent waiting for the program to register the

patient could delay critical care being delivered in a timely manner

Which national trend is related to nursing informatics? - ANSWER- Barcode

scanning for medication administration

Which standardized nursing terminology is composed of nursing diagnoses,

nursing actions, and nursing outcomes? - ANSWER- ICNP

Which of the following requires standardized nursing terminology to meet its

criteria? - ANSWER- Meaningful Use

What is a challenge to the adoption of eHealth strategies? - ANSWER- Creating

economic incentives and policies that providers view as essential to accomplishing

their financial and professional goals

What is the importance of a nurse's active participation in electronic patient

information? - ANSWER- To ensure patient information will be current and

accessible to the healthcare team

A nurse is working on a medical surgical unit and is concerned over a patient's

worsening heart failure. The nurse calls the provider to discuss the assessments.

How does the electronic medical record facilitate a collaborative discussion in this

situation? - ANSWER- The provider can visualize the chest x-ray remotely.. The

provider has access to the data being discussed.

What are three types of clinical information systems? - ANSWER- Laboratory

system. Order entry system. Monitoring system.

What are common features of the various health information systems? -

ANSWER- Creates a comprehensive record of the patient's medical history. Is

unique in the way they function and provide information to clinicians. Collects,

processes and distributes patient centered data to manage and provide care.

Administrative Information Systems - ANSWER- Admission, discharge, and

transfer system. Financial system. Scheduling system

Clinical Information Systems - ANSWER- Radiology information system. Clinical

documentation system.

Which health information system is used to collect and store client identification

and demographic data that are verified and updated at the time of each visit? -

ANSWER- Registration system

Administration in an acute care clinic is considering adopting a health information

system. A team is formed with members of clinical areas, software vendors, and an

executive team of stakeholders. Which collaborative tasks are important for this

team to accomplish with regard to selecting the health information system? -

ANSWER- Determine who will be accountable for the project. Determine how

resources will be allocated to support the system. Assess potential for process

improvement while using the system.

An admission nurse is awaiting notification of whether a patient being monitored

by telehealth will be admitted to the hospital. The physician has already

documented the admission orders in the digital medical record. Due to

miscommunication, the admitting nurse did not access the digital medical record.

There was a significant delay in the patient's admission, which led to decreased

patient satisfaction with the admission process. How can the use of the digital

health record improve this process? - ANSWER- It prevents the delay of tests and

services.. It allows for easy access to patient information.

What are the essential components of an electronic health record? - ANSWERVital signs. Lab results. Demographics.

Which function is performed within an electronic health record system? -

ANSWER- Bar scanning medications and patients

What can a nurse, working in a hospital, use to access a patient's electronic health

record and prescription drugs from a medication administration system? -

ANSWER- Bar coded identification cards

Which mechanism is used to streamline caregivers' workflow that needs to include

past medical history, patient demographics, immunizations, and medication

history? - ANSWER- Electronic health record

What are some benefits of using an electronic health record (EHR) system in an

ambulatory care clinic? - ANSWER- Decrease medication errors. Increase clinic

reimbursement. Improve provider documentation. Increase delivery of guideline

based care

A local medical clinic is attempting to develop an electronic health record (EHR)

system. Which challenges should the organization anticipate? - ANSWERIdentifying data needs for differing nursing practice specialties. Implementing

standardization of documentation across physician offices

A nurse is administering a new medication to a patient who has never taken this

medication in the past. The patient is already taking seven different medications at

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