Nursing Informatics - Exam 1
The evaluation for online website cannot have a sponsorship. Why?
A commercial product may be sponsoring a website and may influence the posters opinion.
Why is data cleansing essential to data warehousing?
Abbreviations may not mean the same thing from one database to another - default fields may create problems
______ _________ is software that will internally clean up data inconsistencies within a system - aka scrubbing
Data cleansing
The beginning nurse focuses primarily on developing and using the skills that rely upon the ability to retrieve and enter data in a electronic format that is relevant to patient care
Entry level core competencies
What is the key factor in determining whether data is stored online or offline?
Immediacy of need particular data
________ is non-reliable resource available in print - information is usually opinionated.
Newspaper
___________ have a seal on the web that indicates that the site met 50 required standards.
Organizations
___________ ___________ are designed to measure learner knowledge retention and ensure that learners can perform the required new job skills
Proficiency assessments
Staff person who have become proficient in the use of the system and mentors others
Super user
Build upon the competencies require for entry level practitioners using basic computer skills to information regarding the patient
The experienced nurse
Data mining is used in huge population to seek large treatments. T/F?
True
Journals may or may not be reliable. T/F?
True
On a website, the reading level and terminology should be appropriate to the intended audience. T/F?
True
Online information may contain more information than what is available in print. T/F?
True
Organizations such as professional organizations, hospitals, and networks may offer reliable information, but not always. T/F?
True
Reliable sources should be marked with a date of origination or date of revision. T/F?
True
The tools and technology that nurses need to perform their work efficiently are changing in such as way that informatics competencies play a greater role. T/F?
True
_________ is when a source should be able to be traced back to a reliable source such as university or government.
Validity
A ______ type of webpage that can be created by anyone and allows others to write and edit documents - not reliable.
Wiki
Computer literacy
a familiarity with the use of personal computers, including the use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and email.
Data integrity
ability to collect, store, and retrieve correct, complete and current data are available to be authorized users when needed
There is voluntary compliance to ensure that all data contained on a site is reliable. If a site has participated in this _______________, you may see a seal.
accreditation
Since anyone can post on the internet, posts should identify a contact person or cite references so that information can be evaluated. This is an example of ____________.
accuracy
Informatics nurse specialist (INS)
an EN with advanced graduate education in the IT area - may have ANCC certification
Informatics nurse (IN)
an RN with experience but no formal education in the area - shown aptitude of electrical medical records
Informatics
art and science of turing data into information using computers
A ______ is an abbreviation for a web and log - allows individuals to maintain an online journal on the internet - not reliable.
blog
Training is costly and includes productivity losses during the education process. But, it should be considered an investment in enhancing work force knowledge and as a measurement in the successful implementation of an information system
budget and costs
Advantages of web based training
can be accessed from a networked PC, provides 24 hr availability, easily updated and revised, may allow users to bookmark and return to the same spot, can test proficiency
Information
collection of data that have been interpreted and examined for patterns and structures
Data
collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are gathered according to some perceived need for analysis and possibly action at a later point in time
If all information on a site is not provided and the user has to go elsewhere to find information, the source is not ___________.
complete
Professional associations (hospitals, universities, government official health organizations) are examples of ___________.
credentials
120/70 would be an example of ________.
data
Clients vital signs, length of hospital stay for each client, client race, martial status, and employment status are all examples of _______.
data
You put _____ together to get information.
data
_____ is the building blocks in the formation of knowledge.
data
Time, temperature, pulse, and respirations are all examples of ______ and _____________.
data and information
Prompt to enter allergies not filing medication order until allergy field has been entered. This is an example of
data cleansing/scrubbing
_____ ________ is crucial in the healthcare environment because data serves as a driving force in treatment and decision making.
data integrity
______ ___________ controls the collection, storage, and retrieval and use of data; optimizes accuracy, safeguards data
data management
A knowledge management tool that engages software to uncover interrelationships within large data sets
data mining
A technique that uses software to look for hidden patterns in a system
data mining
In healthcare, _____ ______ is used to gain a competitive edge or for consumer based companies to find potential customers.
data mining
____ _____ uses artificial intelligence, statistical computation, and computerization to drill down through the large data sets in order to identify potential interrelationships.
data mining
Advantages of job aided training
decrease need to memorize, decrease training time, decrease help requests, can be created quickly and inexpensively.
health literacy
degree to which individuals can obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
If someone has posted their opinion on a site vs. facts, a ___________ needs to be stated.
disclaimer
The use of computers to transmit messages to one or more persons - delivery can be almost instantaneous
Healthcare workers who use an information system to view or document client information
end user
Advantages of a leading instructor
flexible, easy to update, can include demonstration
HON stands for
health of the net foundation
90% of people who use the internet eventually search for a ______ _______.
health topic
A needs assessment if performed in response to a training request in order to gather information to make a data-driven responsive recommendation
identification of training needs
Advantage of online data storage
if your computer crashes and you lose data - it is still online
Advantages of on the job training
individualized, permits immediate application, can test proficiency
Individual has advanced preparation in information management and possesses proficiency with informatics applications, fiscal management, and skills in critical thinking
informatics nurse
Blood pressure reading would be an example of ___________.
information
The protection of information against threats to its integrity, inadvertent disclosure, or availability.
information security
________ ________ can improve protection for client information in some ways and endanger it in others.
information security
Protection of client confidentially and information integrity and the timely availability of information when it is needed are the primary goals of
information security system
The continuous protection of both information housed on a computer system and the system itself from threats or disruption
information security system
The largest and best known network in the world - consists of thousands of interconnected networks
internet
Private company networks that are protected from outside access
intranet
Sites should be well organized, easy to navigate, and have links to other current valid websites. This is an example of _________.
navigation
Disadvantages of job aided training
not effective if access is limited
_______ data storage is used for data needed less frequently, or for long-term data storage. (old client records)
offline
CD, DVD, thumb drive, and USB are all examples of
offline data storage
_______ data storage access is slower than ______ data storage.
offline, online
_______ data storage uses rapid, high-speed hard disks drives or storage space allocated on the network.
online
Information saved to an online network; often the computer system will trigger you to perform an online storage. This defines _______ ________ _______.
online data storage
Alphanumeric code required for access and use of some computers or information systems as a security measure against unauthorized use
password
If personal information is being collected from the user, the site needs to identify what is being collected and why so that users have an chance to choose to use the site or not. This is an example of _________.
privacy
Timely, precise, and accurate are all qualities of _________ ___________.
quality information
Easy to use, states who the intended audience is, includes a privacy policy and or disclaimers, demonstrates evidence or accreditation for quality information. This is an example of
quality website
American heart association, Mayo clinic, and center for disease control are all examples of _______ __________.
quality websites
Disadvantages of a leading instructor
relies of lecture, consistency relies on director
Risks of offline data storage
remembering to back the files or losing the storage device
Disadvantages of computer based training
requires great attention to accompanying materials, limited usefulness of materials, time and labor intensive to develop and revise
Disadvantages of web based training
requires knowledge webmaster, requires an existing intranet that can be accessed by all employees
Advantages of computer based training
self paces, interactive, 24-hour availability, can be offered online or offline, facilitates mastery learning
Quality information
supports best practice in the translation of nursing science to the point of care by providing high-quality and cost effective care
Alerting users of duplicate entries is an example of
system check
Forcing users to complete required fields to profess is an example of
system check
Generating reports of actions that have not been completed is an example of
system check
Mechanism provided by a computer system to assist users by prompting them to complete a task; verify information or prevent entry of inappropriate information
system check
__________ is used as a tool to help create a safer, more efficient healthcare delivery system along with workforce preparation that would enable healthcare professionals to use that _________ to realize purported benefits.
technology
Information literacy
the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively.
The nurse interviewing the client collects data related to allergies but fails to document all reported allergies - the client may be given drugs that cause an allergic reactions --->
the data was collected but not stored properly
Possesses sophisticated level of understand and skills in information management and computer technology, demonstrating most of the competencies sen at the previous three levels
the informatics nurse specialist
Developed in coordination with the projected go-live date of the information system.
timetable and training schedule
Disadvantages of on the job training
trainer often does not know educational principles, may lose productivity of two workers, seasoned employees may pass on poor habits, difficult to achieve with many interruptions
Once the initial needs assessment data are analyzed and the task analysis is performed, decisions need to be made about how to plan instructional interventions and deliver the training.
training approach
Training is the most effective when instruction occurs at a dedicated time, is removed from the work area, and is independent of other work responsibilities
training philosophy
Administrators need to evaluate the ability and skill level of internal resources or decided to contract with outside vendor-related training professionals
training resources
Group of individuals who perform similar functions, and for the purpose of information system training and use, require instruction on how to access and use the same set of system features
user class
URAC stands for
utilization review accreditations commission
If facts or studies are cited, the original source should be cited so the reader can seek out that source. This is an example of ___________.
validity
Credentials, Validity, Accuracy, Complete, and Date are all aspects evaluated for a __________.
website
Constructing a separate firewall for the web server is an example of
website security
