WGU C468 Information Management Exam with Complete Solutions

Information literacy - ANSWER Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Information - ANSWER Term used to describe da ...

Information literacy - ANSWER Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Information - ANSWER Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Information science - ANSWER Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences -communication science -computer science -social science -library science -cognitive science Information systems - ANSWER Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. - ANSWER Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Knowledge worker - ANSWER Nurses in this type of role -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product Expert/Experienced Nurse - ANSWER Expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how to pull trends out of data Nursing informatics - ANSWER Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National certification exam Clinical practice guidelines - ANSWER Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system - ANSWER CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - ANSWER The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR RFID - ANSWER A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment Informatics affecting Nursing Practice - ANSWER Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of clinical decision support Nursing informatics - ANSWER The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice The foundation of knowledge model - ANSWER The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge dissemination Data (not information until it has been analyzed) - ANSWER A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Less consumer accountability - ANSWER Not an emerging trend in healthcare Mission - ANSWER The purpose or reason for an organizations existence Strategic planning, long-range - ANSWER The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization They will need to be trained on the system - ANSWER Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes Strategic Planning - ANSWER Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL Blogging - ANSWER Not a national trend related to nursing informatics Needs assessment - ANSWER During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined Information Life Cycle Phases - ANSWER 1. Needs assessment phase 2. System selection phase 3. System implementation phase 4. Maintenance phase Project scope - ANSWER Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort Nurses active participation in Electronic Information Importance - ANSWER To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team Project Implementation Team Responsibilities - ANSWER Execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows Company history - ANSWER A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document includes what System Implementation Role - ANSWER Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training Continuous - ANSWER Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system EHR Essential Components - ANSWER Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data EHR Function - ANSWER Bar-code medication administration EHR Benefits - ANSWER Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation Patient Support Example - ANSWER Providing education material EHR Primary Benefit - ANSWER One primary benefit of the EHR is a decreased wait time for diagnostic testing...FALSE EHR Main Goal - ANSWER Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a health information system is promoting patient safety HIS Health Information System - ANSWER Broad term used to describe administrative and clinical systems to streamline work flow processes efficiency Barrier to patient centered care - ANSWER Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart patient assessments a barrier to patient centered care...Yes, chart in real time. Computer position can be a barrier if it is placed between the provider and the patient...pay attention to your patient. Standardization of Data and Different data needs of each clinic - ANSWER What potential challenge can occur when implementing an EHR in a medical center with various outpatient clinics Local Area Network (LAN) access - ANSWER What is the type of connection is needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost EHR Information Includes - ANSWER Immunization history, CT scan results, date of birth EHR Quality Care Between Facilities - ANSWER By providing continuity of care, interoperability EHR - ANSWER The EHR is a longitudinal electronic patient record of all health care encounters...carries with the patient (longitudinal) Medication Administration System (Pyxis) Access - ANSWER Barcode ID badge, fingerprint Order entry system - ANSWER Type of health information system that ensures the accuracy of physician orders ADT System (Admission, discharge, transfer) - ANSWER A registration system is also commonly refereed to as Health information systems - ANSWER A group of systems used within the hospital to support and enhance healthcare HIS Implementation Nursing - ANSWER It is important to secure staff nurses active participation when implementing a health information system b/c the nurses knowledge of current patient care workflow may improve implementation decisions Standardized Terminologies important to nursing - ANSWER They improve communication within the interdisciplinary team HIS Examples - ANSWER Laboratory system, pharmacy system, registration system Perioperative nursing data set (PNDS) - ANSWER Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience Standardized Terminologies in Nursing Informatics Development is Driven by what Principles - ANSWER Accessibility, ubiquity, longevity, reusability Collaboration when selecting a Health Care System - ANSWER Collaboration leads to knowledge sharing Administrative Information System Examples - ANSWER Scheduling system, financial system, admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) system Clinical Information Systems Examples of Effectiveness - ANSWER The information retrieved can be used to foster research, improves nursing documentation compliance, It can improve clinician workflow HL7 (Health Level 7) - ANSWER Acronym used to refer a standard of interoperability and exchange of clinical data Financial Systems are designed to do what - ANSWER Manage the expenses and revenue of providing healthcare, report and track fiscal outcomes as they relate to organizational goals, help to determine the organizations strategic direction EHR implementation challenges in a medical center with various specialties - ANSWER Identifying the different data needs for each specialty practice Clinical Decision Support Tool Characteristics - ANSWER Takes specific patient data, analyzes it and provides recommendations (next action) Clinical Decision Support Tool Examples - ANSWER Computer generated care plans, alerts, smart pumps, electronic drug references Culture of Safety Principles - ANSWER 1. Commitment of resources 2. Cross collaboration 3. Blame free environment Security Threats to data/information - ANSWER 1. Unauthorized personal accessing equipment 2. Use of removable storage devices Governing Authorities protecting Information - ANSWER 1. HIPPA 2. ANA code of ethics HIPPA Privacy Act - ANSWER 1. Patients have ownership rights to their records 2. Patients can amend own records if information is incorrect Physical/Logical Means of Protecting Information - ANSWER Physical - surveillance cameras, restricted areas, hard copy records being shredded Logical - firewall protection, biometrics, authentication, automatic sign off on computers Telehealth (Store and Forward Technology) - ANSWER Means of transferring data or images from one location to another, most often used for pathology reports and radiology images Telehealth Driving Factors - ANSWER Access to care (removing geographical barriers), continuity of care, mobile devices, follow up calls, more patients than providers, increase in chronic diseases Telehealth (Ethical and Legal Implications) - ANSWER Need for extensive documentation to avoid malpractice, providers need to be licensed in every state they practice Telehealth