University Of Georgia/ Coppin State University- NURS 329NURS 329 Final Exam. 100% Grade.

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Content Objectives Number of Questions (approximately) Definition of nursing informatics, difference between nursing informatics and medical & hospital informatics, goals of nursing informatics, basi... c skills needed to participate in nursing informatics, areas where NI was first used in nursing practice, what is knowledge, data, wisdom and information Define informatics and related computer terms Define data, information and knowledge. Describe the impact of technology and the access to information to our society. 4 Computer basics, operating systems, hardware and software, how to turn on, log-off, close (shut) down a computer, input & output devices, basic programs for computing, Identify functional parts of a computer. Differentiate between a mainframe and a personal computer Define common computer terms. Discuss the components of a basic software package. Discuss the multiple applications for basic software packages. Compare and contrast a windows and a DOS operating system 2 The Internet: Facts about the internet, how did it began, how is it regulated, domain names, evaluation of a web site, discuss search engines, browers. Website evaluation Define the term “browser”. Discuss the functions of the internet. Describe the parts of an internet address. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to using the internet. Discuss the development of a wiki 5 Computer assisted communication: methods of communication-email, blogs list serves, etc.; email etiquette Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to electronic communication. Describe the various ways information can be disseminated via the internet. Discuss the use of the internet to share information with large groups of people. 3 Organization of Information: differentiate between data, information and knowledge Differentiate between information, data and knowledge. Compare and contrast information literacy and computer literacy. 4 Evolution of Informatics: Differentiate medical, hospital and nursing informatics. Identify the social sciences NI derived from, Define nursing informatics Discuss chronological evolution of computers in health care delivery. Define nursing information systems. Contrast hospital informatics and nursing informatics Discuss the relationship of informatics to nursing science and practice. Discuss the function of a NIS. Identify major areas where NIS exists 4 Implementation of a NIS system. Methods used to protect client electronic charts information. How client chart information can be violated. Describe the phases of developing a NIS. Discuss factors considered in allocating resources. Identify major issues related to implementing a NIS. Identify criteria for evaluating a NIS. Identify strategies used to maintain an existing system. 4 Ergonomics: Hazards of using a computer Physical issues that occurs with computer usage Discuss physiological and psychological factors that affect computer ergonomics. Discuss computer attributes that enhance usability. 4 Issues related to security, confidentiality and privacy. Define confidentiality, privacy and security. Identify methods to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of clients during use of computer equipment. 4 What actions should be implemented to protect electronic client information? What types of disasters can disrupt information? How are computer viruses spread? How to protect against computer viruses? ___________________________________ Telehealth What are some of the ways Telehealth can assist in Home Health nursing. What are the advantages of using Telehealth. What are the qualifications needed for telenursing. Identify future directions in Telehealth Consumer education and Informatics Define disaster planning. Identify events that can threaten system operation Outline steps of the disaster planning process Discuss how to recover from a disaster. Describe the effects of malicious software on data. Discuss the methods of contracting and spreading computers viruses. Describe methods to protect hardware and data from the invasion of malicious software and viruses. __________________________________ Define the term telehealth. Discuss various telehealth applications. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to telehealth. Discuss some issues pertaining to the practice of telenursing. Identify the role that online health information seeking plays in health management for consumers. Discuss issues associated with consumer health informatics that impact the ability to self-manage care. Identify a variety of mobile health applications. 4 _________________________ 8 _________________________ 4 50 [Show More]

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