Informatics: Chapter 6, 7, 9, 12 Practice Questions

12. After teaching a program on word processing to a local group of older adults, one of the group members asks the presenter how using a word processing program is similar and different from using a typewriter. Which response by the presenter would be most appropriate? A) "A word processor is no more than a fancy typewriter." B) "Being able to type is basically the only similarity." C) "Setting margins in each is pretty much the same." D) "Formatting is more limited with a word processor."

B) "Being able to type is basically the only similarity."

8. An instructor is describing the use of tables in a document, including their creation and various features. The instructor determines that the students need additional instruction when they identify which of the following as a common feature of tables? A) Use of the enter key to add a row to the bottom of a table B) Ability to perform calculations with statistical formulas C) Ability to join or split cells D) Use of the tab key to move to the right

B) Ability to perform calculations with statistical formulas

13. A student is preparing slide presentation for a class. Which of the following would be most effective in ensuring that the presentation is effective? Select all that apply. A) Use similar colors for text and background B) Allow each slide to appear on the screen for at least 10 seconds C) Limit the number of lines per slide to about 10 D) Use a sans serif font E) Include a maximum of six to seven words per line

B) Allow each slide to appear on the screen for at least 10 seconds D) Use a sans serif font E) Include a maximum of six to seven words per line

10. A group of students are planning to create a slide show for a class project. Which step would the students complete first? A) Select a layout B) Choose a background C) Enter text D) Insert graphics

B) Choose a background

An instructor is discussing the uses of PDAs in nursing and describing the advantages and disadvantages of their use. Which of the following would the instructor identify as a shortcoming? SATA A) Time management B) Cost C) Technological changes D) Battery life E) Time necessary for device selection

B) Cost C) Technological changes D) Battery life E) Time necessary for device selection

When designing a relational database, which of the following best reflects the user's use of atomic-level data? A) Age and sex are listed in one field. B) First and last names are in separate fields. C) Systolic and diastolic blood pressures are key fields. D) First and last names are in one field with first name also in a separate field.

B) First and last names are in separate fields.

A student wants to share the address of the clinical facility with another student in the group during a clinical conference. Which of the following must be true for this to occur via beaming? A) Be within 10 ft of each other B) Have infrared transmission on both devices C) Be near a hotspot D) Have different operating systems on the devices

B) Have infrared transmission on both devices

A group of nurses is creating a database. Which of the following would the nurses need to do first? A) Determine the data to be collected B) Identify the question needing an answer C) Develop a purpose for the database D) Identify the pieces of data to enter

B) Identify the question needing an answer

When looking at handheld computer and their operating systems, which of the following would a nurse identify as being fairly simple to use with a wide array of resources and applications? A) Windows CE B) Palm OS C) RIM Blackberry OS D) iPhone OS

B) Palm OS

Which of the following is essential for any PDA that contains clinical data? A) Compatibility with the agency's system B) Password encryption C) Wireless accessibility D) Personal identification

B) Password encryption

When preparing to use healthcare information databases for secondary data use, which of the following would be most important? A) Restrict the database search to one aspect of care B) Remove any patient-identifying information C) Ensure databases reflect empirical evidence D) Be knowledgeable about the questions to be answered

B) Remove any patient-identifying information

2. When creating a slide presentation, the instructor looks at several of the slides at once, checking the organization and order of presentation. The instructor is using which view? A) Normal view mode B) Slide sorter C) Notes view D) Slide show view

B) Slide sorter

11. A student is preparing a slide presentation for a class project. The student is currently involved in planning the presentation, putting the ideas and visuals into an organized framework. The student is performing which of the following? A) Creating handouts B) Storyboarding C) Developing animations D) Determining transitions

B) Storyboarding

5. An instructor is describing the use of page breaks when creating a document. Which of the following would the instructor include? A) Page breaks are fixed throughout a document. B) Tapping the Ctrl + Enter key creates a hard page break. C) Page break is the opposite of word wrap. D) Page breaks ensure that text appears where it should be.

B) Tapping the Ctrl + Enter key creates a hard page break.

1. A student is writing a report using a word processing program. The student types a sentence and then goes back to revise it. As the student types, the letters replace those already in the document. The student is using which of the following? A) Insert B) Typeover C) Normal D) Default

B) Typeover

10. When working with an outline, the user selects the regular outline format using Roman numerals as the top level and uppercase letters as the second level. After the statement listed for "C," the user wants to write a statement for the second Roman numeral (II). Which of the following would be appropriate? A) Tap the enter key after the "I" statement B) Use the shift-tab key after the "C" statement C) Type in the Roman numeral II on the next line D) Tap the enter-shift key after the "C" statement

B) Use the shift-tab key after the "C" statement

12. After teaching a group of students about presentation software and presentation skills, the instructor determines that the students have achieved intermediate-level skills when they demonstrate which of the following? Select all that apply. A) Apply a template B) Add shapes to a slide C) Move and resize objects D) Edit photos for fit and resolution E) Design on-screen navigation

C) Move and resize objects D) Edit photos for fit and resolution

1. Which of the following would be most appropriate for an instructor to use when creating a slide presentation to achieve learning at the analysis level? A) Statements written as bullet points B) Fill-in-the-blank question C) Narrative with illustrations D) Numbered list of statements

C) Narrative with illustrations

A nurse is creating a database that involves tables organized in the shape of an inverted tree with the branches of the tree being shared. The nurse is creating which type of database model? A) Hierarchical model B) Flat model C) Network model D) Relational database model

C) Network model

After attending a class on databases and searching, which of the following would a student identify as the fastest way to analyze database information? A) Ad hoc querying B) Data mining C) Online analytical processing D) Using structured query language

C) Online analytical processing

4. A student is creating a new document and wants to center the text on the page from left to right and from top to bottom. Which menu would the student need to access to complete this change? A) Format B) View C) Page setup D) Font

C) Page setup

A nurse is reviewing the development of PDAs and smartphones. Which of the following would the nurse identify as being the most popular before being replaced by the iPhone and Android phones? A) Psion B) Palm Pilot C) Pocket PC D) Newton Message Pad

C) Pocket PC

14. A nurse is presenting a slide presentation on diabetes to a group of newly diagnosed patients with diabetes. The nurse sets up the presentation using which view? A) Normal B) Slide Sorter C) Slideshow D) Outline

C) Slideshow

A group of nurses are attending an in-service program about ensuring the security of handheld devices and the use of passwords. The group demonstrates understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as important when creating secure passwords? SATA A) Choose a family member's name B) Select one with three to five characters C) Use a misspelled name of a fruit D) Replace a word letter with a number E) Include various keyboard symbols

C) Use a misspelled name of a fruit D) Replace a word letter with a number E) Include various keyboard symbols

Educational materials should be written at no higher than a...

fifth-grade level

13. An instructor teaching a class on word processing determines that the class has achieved intermediate-level skills when they demonstrate which of the following? Select all that apply. A) Use search and replace B) Insert a hyperlink C) Add readability statistics D) Obtain word count information E) Modify graphics in a document

A) Use search and replace C) Add readability statistics E) Modify graphics in a document

When was the publication of nursing research?

1952

A nurse is considering purchasing a mobile device to be used to view video for physical assessment. When making the decision, a device with which screen resolution would be the best choice? A) 960 x 640 B) 480 x 360 C) 600 x 800 D) 249 x 500

A) 960 x 640

Which of the following would be a common example of using a handheld computer in the clinical setting? A) Barcode medication administration B) Library search for citations C) Patient progress evaluation D) Reimbursement

A) Barcode medication administration

A nurse is reviewing the different types of mobile computers. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to identify as a small computer? A) Cell phone B) Smartphone C) Laptop D) Personal digital assistant

A) Cell phone

An instructor is teaching a class on databases and is describing the differences between a database and a spreadsheet. Which of the following would the instructor include as reflective of a database? Select all that apply. A) Data connected with records B) List with column headings C) Ability to crunch numbers D) Unrelated objects E) Analysis of data

A) Data connected with records B) List with column headings E) Analysis of data

Which of the following would a user identify as accurate about saving data in a database? A) Data entry is saved as soon as the insertion point moves from the record of entry. B) Changes made to a record are temporary after leaving the record. C) If a record is deleted, it can be undone, but only once. D) A user must save each item in the database after it is entered.

A) Data entry is saved as soon as the insertion point moves

14. A student is preparing a paper that includes a graphic illustration inserted on a page. Upon reviewing the paper, the student decides that this graphic should appear on the next page. Which of the following would the student do? A) Drag the graphic to the location on the next page B) Tap the Enter key until the graphic reaches the proper spot C) Click the Page Setup ribbon on the Page layout tab D) Click on the Proofing ribbon on the Review tab

A) Drag the graphic to the location on the next page

After teaching a class about the different views of data in a database, the instructor determines the need for additional teaching when students identify which of the following as a view? A) Field B) Table C) Report D) Form

A) Field

A nurse has created a database in which data is contained in one table. The nurse has created which model of database? A) Flat B) Network C) Hierarchical D) Relational

A) Flat

6. A student is preparing to work on a document created by a friend. Upon opening it, the student notices a recurring line of print at the top of each page. The student identifies this as which of the following? A) Header B) Footer C) Page number D) Page break

A) Header

11. A student is using a word processing program to write an essay and opens the word processor window. Which of the following would the student expect to use? Select all that apply. A) Icons B) Menus C) Mouse D) Page numbers E) Footnotes

A) Icons B) Menus C) Mouse

A nurse manager is preparing a presentation for the organization about the need for nurses to use handheld devices. Which of the following would a nurse manager use to promote the use of portable handheld devices in the clinical area? SATA A) Improved time management B) Fewer patient errors C) Ability to be technologically up-to-date D) Increased confidence in clinical skills E) Change in patient perception of the nurse

A) Improved time management B) Fewer patient errors D) Increased confidence in clinical skills

5. An instructor is creating a slide presentation to support a lecture. When preparing the slides, which of the following would be most appropriate for the instructor to do? A) Limit each line on the slide to six or seven words B) Use no more than eight lines of text per slide C) Use similar colors for the text and background D) Select at least four different fonts for the text

A) Limit each line on the slide to six or seven words

A nurse is preparing to do research. Which of the following would be an appropriate use for the nurse's handheld device? SATA A) Participate in Web-based research surveys B) Store data for aggregation and analysis C) Record comments from a focus group D) Take photos of changes in status with a treatment E) Search for evidence-based resources

A) Participate in Web-based research surveys C) Record comments from a focus group D) Take photos of changes in status with a treatment E) Search for evidence-based resources

After reviewing information about databases and their use, a group of students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as the most powerful tool in a database? A) Querying B) Sorting C) Downloadable data D) Mathematical capabilities

A) Querying

On a mobile device, which of the following would store all of the individual's contacts and notes? A) ROM B) RAM C) Flash memory D) Compact flash card

A) ROM

7. An in-service presenter creates a slide show in which each slide fades into view. The presenter is using which of the following? A) Transition B) Animation C) Storyboarding D) Progressive disclosure

A) Transition

15. After teaching a group of students how to use outlines using Microsoft Word®, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following? A) "The feature is found in the references tab." B) "The Shift-tab key is used to create the next numbered item." C) "The Tab key is used to create the next lower level." D) "You need to manually insert each numbered level."

C) "The Tab key is used to create the next lower level."

6. A student wants to include a video clip in a slide presentation for the class. To ensure effectiveness of the video in the presentation, the student selects a video clip of which duration? A) 15 to 30 seconds B) 30 to 45 seconds C) 45 to 60 seconds D) 60 to 75 seconds

C) 45 to 60 seconds

After teaching a group of students about data mining, the instructor determines that the students understand the teaching when they state which of the following? A) Data mining is best to use on relational databases. B) Data mining provides known information to predict the unknown. C) A data warehouse is appropriate for the use of data mining. D) Data mining involves the use of simple statistical techniques.

C) A data warehouse is appropriate for the use of data

2. When writing an essay, the student emphasizes key terms in bold. The student is using which of the following? A) Font B) Point size C) Attribute D) Page break

C) Attribute

As part of a class on informatics, a nursing instructor describes how handheld computers can be used in nursing education. Which of the following would the instructor most likely include? A) Writing care plans B) Submitting assignments C) Checking a drug dosage D) Recording patient care

C) Checking a drug dosage

9. When writing a paper for a class, a student realizes that he is frequently using the same reference citation. He is finding it time-consuming to have to type the citation each time. Which of the following would be most helpful for him to do? A) Copy and paste the citation B) Abbreviate the citation C) Create a macro D) Create a mail merge

C) Create a macro

After attending a class that compared and contrasted PCs with PDAs and smartphones, the instructor determines that the class needs additional review when they identify PDAs and smartphones as having which of the following? A) RAM B) ROM C) Hard drive D) Removable memory

C) Hard drive

3. A nursing instructor is developing a presentation slide program and is in the process of choosing a background for the slides. When selecting a background, which of the following would be best for the instructor to do? A) Select a dark background if the room will be light B) Choose a light background for a dark room C) Have the background match the lighting in the room D) Opt for a background that matches the tone of the presentation

C) Have the background match the lighting in the room

When working with a database, a data enterer selects data from a set of items that was created to avoid having to type in the entry. The data enterer is using which of the following? A) Field B) Relational database C) Look-up table D) Query

C) Look-up table

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3. A nursing student has cut and pasted a paragraph from another document into the current document. When the paragraph appears, the student sees that the text on each side of the paragraph is aligned. The student interprets this as which of the following? A) Left justification B) Right justification C) Center justification D) Full justification

D) Full justification

A nurse wants to find information about databases specifically used in nursing. Which query would the nurse use to obtain the narrowest search? A) Databases or nursing B) Nursing not databases C) Nursing and/or databases D) Nursing and databases

D) Nursing and databases

An instructor is describing the steps associated with the design of a clinical database. Which of the following would the instructor be least likely to include? A) Identify the purpose of the database B) Identify the questions the data will answer C) List the requirements for the data D) Replicate the patient record data.

D) Replicate the patient record data.

A nurse is using a mobile device that is Bluetooth enabled. Which of the following would be least appropriate for the nurse to keep in mind when using the Bluetooth? A) The distance from each device must be <32 feet B) The nurse needs to find a hotspot for a connection C) A personal area connection is made with Bluetooth D) The feature should be turned on continuously

D) The feature should be turned on continuously

15. A nurse is creating a slide presentation and is used a predesigned combination of colors, font style, size, and position of place keepers. The nurse is involved with which of the following? A) Background layer B) Content layer C) Layout layer D) Theme

D) Theme

7. A user places the insertion point on a word and then clicks on an item in the Tools menu. A list of synonyms appears in a new window. The user clicks on one of the words and the computer automatically replaces the word in the document with the new word. Which of the following is the user most likely accessing? A) Spell checker B) Grammar checker C) Language translator D) Thesaurus

D) Thesaurus

4. A student is creating a slide show for a class project. When selecting the font size for the slide, which of the following would be best for the student to use? A) 12 point B) 16 point C) 20 point D) 24 point

D) 24 point

9. The end of a slide presentation includes a slide containing summary points. To ensure retention by the audience, the presenter would include a maximum of how many points? A) 8 B) 7 C) 6 D) 5

D) 5

8. When planning a slide show presentation for a group of fellow students about a disease condition, the student also plans to supply the audience with handouts. Which of the following would be best? A) A copy of the slides in the presentation B) Copies of slides with room for note taking C) Word-processed outline of the presentation D) A notes-based outline with illustrations

D) A notes-based outline with illustrations

A student asks an instructor what requirements must be met to ensure that data in a database are searchable. Which of the following would the instructor be least likely to include in the response? A) Data must be structured. B) A category must exist for the data that are to be searched. C) Terms used for a given meaning must be standardized. D) Criteria need not be matched to data in a given field.

D) Criteria need not be matched to data in a given field.

How do you spell the Mother of Nursing name?

Florence Night-IN-Gale

Who funded research?

National Institute for Nursing Research (NINR)

What is bright stat?

a free internet-based program for statistical analysis

How can nurses stay current in practice?

by using research evidence based practice.