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When developing a plan for workflow redesign and the use of computerized documentation, which item would be the first thing to consider? P. 310 A) The number of computers needed B) Location of the computers C) Wheeled or bedside type of computer

A

When reviewing the core standards for telemedicine operations, which example would a nurse identify as a clinical standard? P. 331 A) Nursing practice standards of care B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability guidelines C) Network connectivity standards

A

Which statement best reflects saving data in a database? p. 129 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

A

A group of nurses is creating a website for the facility to provide client teaching. To ensure usability, who should the group have evaluate the site? P. 210 A) Other nurses in the facility B) The primary care providers C) Intended audience D) An outside agency

C

When discussing online support groups with clients, which precaution would the nurse include? P. 209 A) Limited range of areas covered B) Consistent quality of information C) Variable sponsorship

C

A nurse is preparing a presentation about various telehealth practices for a group of nurses in the community. Which description would the nurse include about e-intensive care (e-ICU)? P. 328 A) They require minimal planning for execution. B) Workflow typically requires redesign. C) Enhanced communication results

B

A nurse is documenting electronically and selects a problem from a drop-down menu to enter into the record. The nurse is using which feature? P. 232 A) Taxonomy B) Linear list C) Combinatorial vocabulary

B

A nurse is preparing to recommend a personal health record resource to a client. Which step would be most appropriate for the nurse to do first? P. 193 A) Look for reputable advertisements on the site B) Evaluate the complete site C) Read the privacy statement

B

A nurse is reading a journal article about the evolution of consumer empowerment. The nurse would expect to read that this movement began around which time? P. 191 A) 1850s B) Early 1900S C) Late 1930s D) Mid-1960s

B

Which statement best reflects the status of the adoption of electronic records in the United States? Allen said A) Over half of the hospitals have at least a basic EHR system. B) Security for sharing electronic health information is still low. C) Adoption of electronic health records has plateaued over the past 5 years.

A

A nurse is enrolled in a class to learn how to use spreadsheet software. During one of the classes, the nurse asks, "What is the difference between a worksheet and a workbook?" p. 103 A. "A workbook uses many more mathematical calculations than a worksheet" B. "A worksheet is a spreadsheet but a workbook has one or more worksheets" C. "The workbook is the starting point and the worksheet is the final result"

B

A nurse is evaluating a web page that was designed for use with clients. Which feature would be most important to assess? p. 210 A) Design B) Accessibility C) Usability D) Artistic approach

B

A nurse is preparing a presentation to a group of staff members comparing paper and electronic documentation. Which weaknesses of paper records would the nurse include? Select all that apply. P. 271-72 A) Legibility B) Lack of a backup system C) Difficult to transport D) Slowness in charting E) Easily damaged

A, B, E

The hospital has installed a clinical information system. Which would a nurse identify as a core information system? P. 296 A) Electronic medication administration record B) Computerized provider order entry C) Ancillary system

C

When describing foundational interoperability to a group of nurses, what information would the nursing informatics specialist include? P. 215 A) Automatic interpretation of messages exchanged B) Action by computer without human intervention C) Coordination of workflow management D) Information transmission and reception for use

D

When describing privacy and security associated with personal health information, which issue would the nursing informatics specialist identify as the important for their maintenance? P. 194 A) Standards B) Policies C) Consumerism D) Confidentiality

D

When describing the various biometric methods for authentication, which method would the nursing informatics specialist identify as most secure? P. 317 A) Fingerprint B) Voiceprint C) Retinal scan D) Iris scan

D

When working with the USA-Nursing Minimum Data Set (NMDS), which information would the nurse expect to see as part of data collected for nursing care? P. 236 A) Registered nurse provider B) Admission date C) Client disposition D) Nursing diagnosis

D

While talking with a client, a nurse determines that the client is participating in real-time telehealth based on the understanding that this involves: p. 322 A) stored images sent for interpretation at a later time. B) asynchronous transmission of clinical data. C) affordable method for practice in rural communities. D) same-time interaction of the client and provider via video

D

A nurse is talking with a client who says that he has used the World Wide Web (WWW) many times to look up his medications. Which statement best reflects the World Wide Web? a. "The WWW is a network within the Internet." b. "It can be accessed using web browser software." c. "The WWW is maintained by the WWW Consortium." d. "The WWW permits access to hypertext documents."

a. (pg 37)

A nurse is accessing the internet using the following URL- http://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/index.html. The nurse identifies the ".gov" as: a. Top-level domain name b. Folder c. Descriptor d. File name

a. (pg 38)

A nurse is creating a slide presentation for a group of newly hired nurses. After creating the title slide, the nurse moves onto the next slide. Which placeholder in the layout would the nurse expect to find? A) Title and subtitle B) Bulleted text C) Images D) Animations

b. (pg 88)

When creating a slide show, which step would be completed first? A) Select a layout B) Choose a background C) Enter text D) Insert graphics

b. (pg 88)

While planning a slide presentation for a local health fair, the nurse is putting the ideas and visuals into an organized framework. The nurse is performing which step? A) Creating handouts B) Storyboarding C) Developing animations D) Determining transitions

b. (pg 89)

a nursing informatics specialists is describing the benefits of informatics to a group of agency staff. Which would the nurse identify as a primary benefit for healthcare in general? a. increase int he usability of data b. promotion of cost saving c. promotion of time saving d. ability to identify patterns

a

which action would a nurse identify as the current focus of today's practice informatics? a. capturing data at the point of care b. performing secondary data analysis c. using aggregated data d. making decisions based on data

a

A nurse is creating a slide presentation using the lecture replacement model. The nurse would need to integrate which knowledge when developing the presentation? Select all that apply. A) The slideshow must be able to standalone. B) Learning objectives need not be explicit. C) Information must be highly detailed. D) The presentation will provide for self-learning. E) Voice-over narration may be needed for more explanation.

a,c,d,e (pg 85)

Which actions indicate the achievement of intermediate-level word processing skills? Select all that apply. A) Use search and replace B) Insert a hyperlink C) Add readability statistics D) Obtain word count information E) Design a personal custom template

a,c,e (pg 79)

A nurse who has just purchased a new laptop computer for the home is reading the manual and finds information about power-saving features. Which feature would the nurse most likely be reading about? Select all that apply. a. Sleep b. Save c. Help d. Hibernate e. Speech recognition

a,d (pg 29)

A nurse is preparing to write the abstract for a paper. Which actions would the nurse do? Select all that apply. A) Include a description of the findings B) Write it before writing the actual paper C) Use boldface type for the word, abstract D) Capitalize the first letter of the word, abstract E) Identify keywords before the text of the abstract

a,d (pg 71)

A nurse has purchased Microsoft cloud software for a mac computer for the year. Which software would the nurse be able to use? Select all that apply. a. Word b. OneNote c. Access d. PowerPoint e. Excel

a,d,e (pg 23)

A nurse belongs to a pediatric nursing e-mail discussion group. The nurse is participating in: A) a listserv. B) a wiki. C) Skype. D) FaceTime.

a.

A nurse is contacting several colleagues using the Internet for a conference call. Which is the nurse using? A) Web conferencing B) Instant messaging C) Telephony D) Webcast

a.

A nurse is writing an e-mail to a colleague that includes the following statement: "IT SHOULD NOT TAKE SOMEONE OVER AN HOUR TO ASSIST WITH A BEDBATH." How might the colleague interpret this statement? A) Shouting B) Swearing C) An emoticon D) An acronym

a.

A nurse is reviewing the components of a computer system that he has just purchased. Which operating system would he expect to find as the most common? a. Microsoft windows b. Mac OSX c. Linus d. Google Chrome

a. (pg 22)

Client information files are to be stored on a cloud computing website. Which step would be the most important to do? a. Encrypting the files b. Checking the software copyright c. Accepting the terms of use d. Checking the site for viruses

a. (pg 24)

A nurse is familiar with word processing. The nurse exhibits advanced level knowledge by demonstrating which skills? Select all that apply. A) Creating templates B) Using mail merge C) Using three or more applications involving word processing skills D) Creating an index E) Editing tab settings

a,c,d (pg 79)

A nurse has just purchased a new Mac computer for graduate school classes. The nurse previously used a Windows computer. When making the transition to the new computer, the nurse would identify that the Command key on the Mac is the same as which key on the Windows computer? a. Ctrl b. Esc c. Alt d. Windows logo

a. (pg 26)

A client is attempting to access a secure Wi-Fi network. To be successful, which action would the client need to do? a. Enter the authentication code b. Create a new password c. Run a virus scan first d. Connect to the internet

a. (pg 36)

. A nurse is reading a journal article about teletrauma care. Which description would the nurse most likely find? P. 329 A) Use of trauma care experts for second opinions B) Trauma specialist guiding trauma care via video C) Emergency care provided via robotics

A

A nurse has created a database in which data are contained in one table. The nurse has created which model of database? p. 123 A) Flat B) Network C) Hierarchical

A

A nurse has purchased a copy of a nursing review eBook. The nurse understands that the information is copyrighted by: A) Digital Rights Management. B) Project Gutenberg. C) Bluefire Reader. D) Kindle.

A

A nurse is considering purchasing a mobile device to view videos that demonstrate physical assessment skills as part of continuing education course that the nurse is taking. The nurse wants to ensure that she has the clearest image possible. Which screen resolution would the nurse select as the best choice? A) 960 640 B) 480 360 C) 600 800 D) 240 500

A

A nurse is deciding whether to create a spreadsheet or a table to present information. The nurse would most likely use a table for which information? p. 107 A. Listing benefits and limitations of breast-feeding B. Monitoring for medications errors C. Calculating length of stays of surgical clients

A

A nurse is involved with developing standards. As part of the process, the standard is open for public comment. Results indicate a problem. Which step would be performed next? P. 225 A) Refine the standard B) Subject the standard to testing C) Identify the need

A

A nurse is reading an article about databases and their use. Which tool would the nurse expect to find as the most powerful in a database? p. 120 A) Querying B) Sorting C) Downloadable data

A

A nurse is reading an article about electronic health records in use by most healthcare agencies in the current healthcare climate. Based on this information, the nurse would expect to read about which type of record? P. 189 A) Electronic medical record B) Electronic health record C) Personal health record

A

A nurse is reviewing a database and identifies which object as containing all of the data? p. 120 A) Tables B) Queries C) Forms

A

A nurse is using a mobile device and stores his calendar, contacts, and notes. The nurse understands that this information is stored at which location? A) ROM B) RAM C) Flash memory D) Compact flash card

A

A nurse is using a mobile device that is Bluetooth enabled. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to do when using the Bluetooth? A) Keeping the distance between each device to within 32 feet B) Finding a hotspot for a connection C) Remembering that a local area network is formed D) Keeping the feature turned on continuously

A

A nurse is using an electronic clinical documentation system and enters the client's pulse rate. Which display would the nurse expect to see if the value is considered abnormal? P. 297 A) The value as a different color B) An asterisk placed before the value C) The block for the value shaded

A

A nurse is using an electronic health record in which the pharmacy is able to exchange data with the laboratory and several healthcare providers. The nurse identifies this as: P. 215 A) semantic interoperability. B) standard. C) algorithm.

A

A nurse is working on creating a database. Which action would be most important to ensure that data in the database are searchable? p. 120 A) Data must be structured B) Data categories need to be generalized. C) Different terms can be used to refer to the same data.

A

A nurse manager is reading a report that describes the Physician Quality Reporting System. The nurse manager would expect to find which concept associated with this system? P. 294 A) Provision of financial incentives to fee-for-service providers for cost-effective, high-quality care B) Payment for the quantity of clients served along with the number of resources that were consumed C) A focus on decreasing client care costs by decreasing the length of stay in an agency

A

A nurse using a clinical information system is required to document the same data in more than one area because the data do not "flow over" to the other areas and the data fields are not universally designed. Which component is lacking? P. 309 A) Interoperability B) Intangibles C) Return on investment

A

A nurse wants to reference a cell range in another workbook to the current spreadsheet. Which process would the nurse use? p. 108 A) Linking B) Freezing C) Data validation

A

A nurse working in the clinical setting would most likely use a handheld computer for which activity? A) Barcode medication administration B) Library search for citations C) Client progress evaluation D) Reimbursement coding

A

A nurse writes a nursing diagnosis and includes information about the etiology along with manifestations associated with that etiology. The nurse is demonstrating an understanding of: P. 232 A) granularity. B) taxonomy. C) interface terminology

A

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting a seminar about electronic health records and the importance of interoperability. As part of the seminar, the nurse is describing the mission of the Nationwide Health Information Network. Which description would the nurse specialist include? P. 219 A) A network of other interworking networks to support health information exchange B) An organization that recommends the use of ICD-10 for mortality and morbidity statistics C) An agency whose purpose is to expedite standardization for international commerce

A

A nursing informatics specialist is describing meaningful use of electronic health records to a group of newly hired nurses at the facility. Which requirement would the nurse specialist include? P. 274 A) An interoperable healthcare information system B) Computer literacy C) Incentives to foster adoption

A

A nursing informatics specialist is describing the benefits of electronic records to a group of facility administrators. The nurse specialist would address which aspect as resulting from searchable and analyzable information? P. 273 A) Creation of knowledge for informed practice B) Immediate communication with other providers C) Improvement in scheduling of diagnostic tests

A

A nursing informatics specialist is working as a member of a committee tasked with managing client flow. A review of the agency's data indicates that clients are spending too much time in various departments, especially the emergency department. To help address this issue, the committee suggests implementing a tracking system in the emergency department to ensure that the time a client spends in the emergency department is less than: P. 301 A) 4 hours. B) 5 hours. C) 6 hours

A

A nurse is entering data into a spreadsheet and formats the cells as text. Which data would be appropriate for the nurse to enter into this type of cell? SATA p. 106 A. medical record number B. zip code C. date D. time E. social security number

A, B, E

A nursing informatics specialist is working as part of a group that is working with an agency that is transitioning from the paper record to the electronic record. The nurse identifies that the agency is currently at stage 3 of the adoption model because: P. 306 A) flow sheets for clinical documentation are in place. B) closed loop medication administration is integrated. C) computerized provider order entry is in used

A

After entering information about groups of clients attending follow-up client education sessions into a spreadsheet, a nurse decides to create a chart to represent the information. Which types of charts would be most appropriate to use to depict the percentages of the groups of clients: p. 109 A. pie chart B. column chart C. bar chart

A

An nursing informatics specialist is preparing a presentation for the nursing administration addressing the use of mobile devices in the institution. Which reason would the specialist most likely address? A) The benefits of the devices outweighs the cost. B) Nurses are expected to be proficient with technology. C) Time is not an issue when it comes to selecting a device. D) The odds of losing manufacturer support is minimal.

A

An nursing informatics specialist is preparing an in-service program for the nursing staff at a local health center about personal health records. As part of the program, the specialist discusses a system of rules for the exchange of data by computers. The specialist is describing: P. 193 A) protocols. B) an identifier. C) security

A

Based on the evolution of the development of standardized terminology adopted by the American Nurses Association (ANA), which terminology was adopted last? P. 238 A) International Classification for Nursing Practice B) The Omaha System C) Nursing Interventions Classification System

A

During a healthcare visit, a client shows the nurse information that he has obtained from the Internet about his current condition. When discussing this information with the client, the nurse should keep in mind that: P. 208 A) the information may be correct. B) the source needs to be verified. C) references must always be listed.

A

In a relational database, data can be viewed as: p. 124 A) field. B) table. C) report. D) form.

A

When creating a spreadsheet, a nurse locks the cells of a spreadsheet to prevent the nurse from changing the cell value. The nurse is engaged in: p. 108 A. data protection B. security C. linking

A

When describing interoperability, which organization would being responsible for setting interoperability standards in health? P. 221 A) International Organization for Standardization (ISO) B) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) C) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

A

When describing meaningful use, which statement would be most appropriate to include? P. 274 A) Use of information from EHRs to improve healthcare delivery B) A way to provide a picture of a client's health information C) A means for providing a common structure for clinical documents

A

When describing the electronic medication record (eMar) to a group of new nurses, the nurse manager would include which aspect as a required necessity for implementation? P. 299 A) Computerized provider order entry B) Positive patient identifier C) Picture archiving and communication system

A

A nursing informatics specialist is preparing an in-service program for a group of staff nurses on electronic documentation. As part of this program, the nurse specialist plans to discuss the interoperability of standardized terminologies. Which concepts would the nurse specialist integrate into the discussion as being important? Select all that apply. P. 241 A) Mapping B) Harmonization C) Unlinking

A, B

A client is searching the web for health information. The search engine being used is a crawler search engine. Which engines might the client be using? Select all that apply. P. 204 A) Google B) Yahoo! Directory C) Bing D) Ask Jeeves

A, B, C

A nurse is searching a database for information about hypertension and is using Boolean logic querying. Which term would the nurse include as a concept in the query? Select all that apply. p. 120 A) And B) Or C) Not D) But

A, B, C

A nurse researcher is conducting a study on health literacy. Which tool would be most appropriate for the specialist to use? Select all that apply. P. 201 A) REALM B) SILS C) NVS D) Flesch Reading Ease

A, B, C

When describing the steps associated with the design of a clinical database, which steps would most likely be included? Select all that apply. p. 122 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 client record data

A, B, C

A nurse is speaking with a client who has just seen his healthcare provider for a routine follow-up appointment. The nurse is explaining to the client about the new client portal that is now available. When describing the portal, which functions would the nurse most likely include? Select all that apply. P. 192 A) Notifying about appointments B) Scheduling appointments C) Renewing prescriptions D) Alerting about immunizations E) Testing blood glucose levels

A, B, C, D

A nurse is reading a journal article about electronic health records and how they can fill in the gaps between evidence and practice. Which benefits would the nurse most likely read about? Select all that apply. P. 270 A) Monitoring quality improvement outcomes B) Encouraging client partnering with the healthcare provider C) Providing information about controlled clinical trials D) Identifying information that can affect clinical outcomes E) Allowing implementation after extensive long-term knowledge discovery

A, B, C, D, E

A nurse is caring for a client who has a smart card. The nurse understands that this card includes which components? Select all that apply. P. 195 A) Encrypted microchip B) Contact interface C) Microcontroller D) Embedded battery E) Contactless RF interface

A, B, C, E

A nurse is reading an article about the advantages of online support groups. Which information would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply. P. 209 A) The groups are highly diverse in their perspectives. B) Anonymity allows for the discussion of sensitive issues. C) Messages can be carefully thought out before they are posted. D) Most interactions occur synchronously. E) Membership is not restricted by time or geography.

A, B, C, E

A nurse working in a primary care setting is involved with the billing of healthcare services. With which would the nurse most likely be involved? Select all that apply. P. 225-26 A) ICD codes with clinical modifications (ICD-CM) B) Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine C) Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) D) Health Level Seven E) Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)

A, B, C, E

A diabetic nurse educator is using a spreadsheet to perform an item analysis for a quiz give to several different groups of clients with diabetes over the past 6 months. The nurse educator has beginning-level spreadsheet skills. Which action would the nurse education most likely do? SATA p. 101-2 A. use a separate worksheet for each of the tests in the workbook B. draft out the design using a pencil and paper first C. enter several values into each of the cells D. create a name for each spreadsheet developed

A, B, D

A nurse is reading a journal article about implementing personal health records. Which benefits would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply. P. 193 A) Improved collaboration between provider and client B) Enhanced privacy due to use of unique client identifiers C) Greater standardization of data D) Greater effectiveness in treating a client's disease E) More useful methods of data presentation

A, B, D

A nurse is working with the billing department of the office. The office uses the healthcare common procedure coding system. Based on the nurses understanding of this system, which service would be coded as Level II? Select all that apply. P. 225-226 A) Walker B) Lower leg prosthesis C) Surgery D) Orthotics E) Oxygen therapy

A, B, D, E

A committee is working on stage 1 core objectives for meaningful use. Which would the committee be most likely to address as menu objectives at this stage? Select all that apply. P. 275 A) Implementing drug formulary checks B) Creating client lists by condition for quality improvement C) Recording client notes electronically D) Reporting cancer cases to public health cancer registry E) Being able to submit electronic syndrome surveillance data

A, B, E

A nurse is comparing a spreadsheet and database. Which information best reflects a database? Select all that apply. p. 122 A) Data connected with records B) List with column headings C) Ability to crunch numbers D) Unrelated objects E) Analysis of data

A, B, E

A nurse is developing client education materials on type 2 diabetes. To promote health literacy, which skills would the nurse need to keep in mind when creating the materials? Select all that apply. P. 200 A) Understand visual information B) Locate health information C) Make decisions D) Read at a college level E) Apply relevant information

A, B, E

A nurse is working as part of group in the facility to investigate the use of smart cards for healthcare data. Which advantages would the group recognize? Select all that apply. P. 196 A) Provide immediate access to lifesaving information B) Allow for data to be portable C) Ensure privacy regardless of client condition via biometrics D) Allow for unlimited lifespan of the card due to use of embedded battery E) Provide protection against healthcare fraud and abuse

A, B, E

Which tool would be appropriate to use to access the invisible web? Select all that apply. P. 205 A) ipl2 B) Complete Planet C) Firefox D) Flickr E) Google Book search

A, B, E

. When describing a flat database, which information would be included? Select all that apply. p. 123 A) Simple to construct B) Complex and inflexible C) Only one view of data provided D) Two of more tables connected by identical information

A, C

A group of nurses are involved in a lively debate about the strengths and weakness of paper documentation. Which statements would the group use to defend the position for using paper documentation? Select all that apply. P. 271 A) "Paper records are easily transported." B) "Paper records are much more complete." C) "Paper records are quick to retrieve."

A, C

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting a group discussion on the implementation of personal health records. Which aspect would the specialist include as being currently available for promoting interoperability? p. 190 A) Protocols for use B) Standardized data C) Computer technology D) Procedures for use

A, C

An electronic health record uses the Logical Observations: Identifiers, Names, Codes (LOINC). The nurse understands that this terminology integrates elements from which catalogues? Select all that apply. P. 241 A) Clinical Care Classification B) Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology C) Omaha System D) North American Nursing Diagnosis Association—International

A, C

While researching information for a paper, a nurse comes across two versions of a nursing minimum data set: one that is international and one from the United States. Which data would the nurse identify as included in international set but not included in the U.S. set? Select all that apply. P. 236 A) Clinical service type B) Intensity of nursing care C) Reason for admission D) Nursing diagnoses

A, C

A nurse manager is working on a committee that will be instituting standardized terminologies into the current electronic documentation system. When preparing to adopt and implement the new system, the nurse manager would need to be alert for which issues? Select all that apply. P. 243 A) Resistance to change B) Temporary increase in productivity C) Adjustment to a new way of thinking D) Increased time for learning

A, C, D

To address health literacy when conducting oral client teaching, which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. P 202 A) Use eye contact B) Use medical terminology often C) Focus on about three essential areas D) Have the client explain what was said in his own words

A, C, D

A nursing informatics specialist has been asked to prepare a presentation for a group of staff nurses about an electronic documentation system that is being implemented in the facility. Which features would the nurse specialist include as promoting continuity of care? Select all that apply. P. 272 A) Ability to have real-time documentation B) Inclusion of an audit trail about detailed record access C) Use of decision support systems and alerts D) Ability to obtain trends about practice E) Ability for instant communication among providers

A, C, E

A nursing informatics specialist is preparing a presentation for a group of nursing administrators who have just begun to use electronic documentation in their facilities. The nurse specialist identifies the need to address standardized terminologies in nursing. Which information would the nurse specialist most likely include about this topic? Select all that apply. P. 242 A) Will give nursing a voice in healthcare planning B) Will relieve nurses of the need for developing care plans C) Will provide limited support for decision making D) Will help justify reimbursement E) Will aid in improving client care policies

A, D, E

A nursing informatics specialist is working as part of a group that is tasked with addressing the core objectives for meaningful use. The group is addressing stage 2 objectives. Which objectives would be addressed? Select all that apply. P. 275 A) Using secure electronic messaging to communicate with clients B) Providing clinical summaries for each office visit C) Protecting electronic health information D) Including clinical lab test results in the HER E) Performing medication reconciliation

A, D, E

A nurse is reading a journal article on obesity using an eBook reader. Which information would the nurse need to keep in mind about this mobile device? Select all that apply. A) The display may be difficult to read in low-light settings. B) Reading the text on screen will be similar to reading the printed text. C) The nurse will most likely experience an increase in eye strain with reading. D) More battery power will be consumed with its use. E) The display will be well back-lit for easy reading.

A,B

A nurse is using a handheld computer to conduct a client teaching session using an online course developed for the facility. The course requires Adobe flash for streaming audio and video. The nurse understands that which operating system would be needed on the handheld computer? A) Windows OS B) Android OS C) Blackberry RIM OS D) Apple iOS

A,B

A nurse is preparing to do research about heart disease and women using a handheld device. Which uses would be appropriate? Select all that apply. A) Participating in web-based research surveys B) Storing data for aggregation and analysis C) Recording comments from a focus group D) Taking photos of changes in status with a treatment E) Searching for evidence-based resources

A,B,C,D,E

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

A,B,D

A nurse is reading an article about mobile devices in anticipation of purchasing one for personal use. Which types of memory would the nurse most likely find described in the article? Select all that apply. A) RAM B) ROM C) Hard drive D) Removable memory E) Flash memory

A,B,D,E

A nurse is using a mobile device while caring for clients and notices that the battery requires charging frequently. Which factors might be shortening the device's battery life? Select all that apply. A) Using Bluetooth connections B) Performing one task as a time C) Accessing location services D) Sending and receiving e-mails E) Decreasing screen brightness

A,C,D

A client had a magnetic resonance imaging test completed while vacationing in Europe. The client's physician in Chicago is able to view the test results through standards developed by which organization? P. 224 A) Comité Européen de Normalisation B) Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine C) International Health Terminology Standards Development Organization

B

A client presents to the clinic for a routine evaluation for his hypertension. During the visit, the client tells the nurse that he has been searching the web to learn more about his condition. Which advice is appropriate for the nurse to provide this client regarding web searches? P. 207 A) Use caution; most of the information is not reliable. B) "Beware" even though the information may be credible. C) Avoid clicking on a website e-mail listed because it is usually a link to an advertisement.

B

A client presents to the clinic for a visit and brings information about his condition that he got off the Internet. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? p. 208 A) "What, don't you believe that we're doing what's best for you?" B) "Let's go over this information and see what it says." C) "I really need to check out this site before we talk about it."

B

A client receives his cholesterol test results and decides to make lifestyle changes to improve his numbers. The nurse would interpret this as: p. 199-200 A) health literacy. B) health numeracy C) consumer informatics.

B

A nurse is creating a client education sheet for a client diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse understands that this information should be written at which Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level? P. 202 A) 3rd B) 6th C) 8th

B

A nurse is creating a password for use in accessing the healthcare information system in the agency. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to do in creating this password? P. 316 A) Select mostly lowercase letters B) Select a combination of letters and numbers C) Use numbers sparingly

B

A nurse is reading a journal article about the use of healthcare information systems. The article is discussing financial systems and mentions that these systems are mission critical. The nurse interprets this to mean these are: P. 296 A) most important to implement. B) essential to the organization's existence. C) necessary for use of other information systems.

B

A nurse is reading a journal article about the various efforts by the ANA for standardization. The nurse would expect to find which standard as being retired? P. 239 A) Alternative Billing Codes B) Patient Care Data Set C) Nursing Minimum Data Set

B

A nurse is reading an article about a surgeon who uses a combination of robotics and virtual reality along with special gloves and audio and video technology to perform surgery by manipulating surgical instruments at a remote site. The nurse is reading about: p. 322 A) store-and-forward technology. B) telepresence. C) real-time technology

B

A nurse is reading an online journal article about the development of standardized healthcare terminologies. Which statement best reflects these terminologies? P. 234 A) Efforts for standardization began in the late 20th century. B) Client mortality and morbidity were used as the basis for early terminologies. C) Medical, surgical, and diagnostic services are excluded from the terminologies

B

A nurse is reviewing a client's electronic health record. Based on the nurse's understanding of data standards, which would the nurse identify as defining what data are shared? P. 270 A) Clinical Document Architecture B) Continuity of Care Document C) Health information system

B

A nurse is reviewing a spreadsheet and identifies a cell containing an absolute formula. Which symbol would the nurse interpret as indicating this? p. 104 A. * B. $ C. =

B

A nurse is using a PDA when caring for clients. The PDA contains clinical data. Which feature would be most important for use of this PDA? A) Compatibility with the agency's system B) Password encryption C) Wireless accessibility D) Personal identification

B

A nurse is using a combinatorial vocabulary for electronic nursing documentation using a multiaxial taxonomy. The nurse creates a term that includes a term from the client and focus categories. The nurse is using: P. 234 A) precoordinated term. B) postcoordinated term. C) axes.

B

A nurse is using passive RFID to administer medication to a client. Which barcode would the nurse scan first? P. 299 A) Medication barcode B) Nurse's ID badge barcode C) Client's armband barcode

B

A nurse is working as part of a committee involved in creating passwords for the healthcare agency's network. Which password would be the strongest? P. 316 A) Nursing B) NuRs1N9gY C) 1234567

B

A nurse is working at a facility as part of a group involved with billing. Which data would the group most likely use to categorize clients for a system of prospective payment? P. 226 A) ICD codes with clinical modifications (ICD-CM) B) Diagnosis-related groups C) Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System

B

A nurse is working with a database and identifies the attributes of each field. The nurse understands that an attribute refers to: p. 122 A) facts without meaning. B) the smallest structure in the database C) all information about a single table member.

B

A nurse manager has created a spreadsheet with data about the number of nurses enrolled in continuing education programs over the past 6 months. The nurse manager now wants to use this information to create a chart to compare the amounts over each quarter. Which type of chart would be most appropriate? p.111 A. pie chart B. clustered bar chart C. stacked bar chart

B

A nurse wants to share the address of the clinical facility with another nurse colleague in the group via beaming. The nurses must: A) be within 10 feet of each other. B) have IR, Bluetooth, or NFC on both devices. C) be near a hotspot. D) have different operating systems on the devices.

B

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting a program for agency staff about telehealth. Which aspect would the nurse specialist include as a benefit of this technology? P. 330 A) Increased travel time B) Increased productivity C) Increased face-to-face in-person client contact

B

A nursing informatics specialist is preparing a class on electronic documentation for a group of staff nurses. As part of the class, the nurse specialist is planning to describe nursing documentation of the past. Which characteristic would the nurse specialist most likely include? P. 230 A) It focused on the multiple clients. B) It used simplistic language. C) It was highly sophisticated.

B

A nursing informatics specialist is preparing a presentation about nursing-focused standardized terminologies recognized by the ANA. Which system would the nurse specialist most likely describe as originally being developed as a reference terminology? P. 237 A) Clinical Care Classification B) International Classification of Nursing Practice C) North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International

B

After an in-service program conducted by an informatics nurse specialist about electronic health records, interoperability, and standards, a participant asks, "Why is all this important to us as nurses?" Which response by the nurse specialist would be most appropriate? P. 216 A) "You need an understanding of the history behind what is happening now." B) "Nursing is affected by the decisions made for recording healthcare data." C) "You will most likely be involved with one of the agencies at some time in your career."

B

An agency is selecting a healthcare information system that includes a collection of systems already interfaced. Which did the agency use? P. 294 A) Best-of-breed approach B) Integrated interface approach C) Integrated enterprise system

B

An electronic medical record is best described as a: p. 189-190 A) complete record of a client's healthcare information. B) record of a client's stay in an agency such as a hospital. C) record that is accessible by outside agencies.

B

During a presentation on standardized nursing terminologies, a nurse asks the nursing informatics specialist, "If standardized terminology is so great, why is it so difficult to get the terminologies to work together? Which response by the nurse specialist would be most appropriate? P. 241 A) "No one can come to agreement on which terminology is best." B) "Each terminology is based on a philosophy that expresses a culture." C) "Technology is not available to make the terminologies work together."

B

The use of which method would be most effective in providing data protection from entry by outsiders? P. 311 A) Audit trail B) Firewall C) Spear phishing

B

To ensure that a spreadsheet effectively communicates what is intended, which action would be most important? p. 102 A. Entering two or three values into the cell if the data are to be sorted for analysis B. Naming each spreadsheet to clearly identify its purpose or topic C. Including a table of contents when designed a simple spreadsheet

B

When adopting the electronic healthcare record (EHR), which aspect would be considered the ultimate goal? P. 307 A) Sharing of information B) Client as the most important focus C) Cost-effectiveness

B

When describing an electronic health record, which characteristic makes the software a true electronic health record? P. 190 A) Information included in the record B) Ability to interface with outside agencies C) Access to information by clients

B

When designing a relational database, which field setup best reflects the user's use of atomic-level data? p. 124 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.

B

When preparing to use healthcare information databases for secondary data use, which step would be most important? p. 133 A) Restricting the database search to one aspect of care B) Removing any client-identifying information C) Ensuring databases reflect empirical evidence

B

When standards are developed by organizations and agencies, which step would they perform first? P. 225 A) Operationally state what the standard will achieve B) Identify the need for a standard C) Define the specifications to be tested

B

Which act serves as the foundation for secure information exchange over the Internet? P. 188 A) Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) B) Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN) C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

B

Which catalogue involving standardized terminologies for nursing was developed from a home care focus? P. 238 A) North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) taxonomy B) Clinical Care Classification C) Nursing Interventions Classification

B

Which device would most likely be used with store-and-forward technology? P. 322 A) Telephone B) Digital camera C) Videoconferencing

B

Which example demonstrates innovative reimbursement incentives being used to reward quality care? P. 294 A) Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology B) Physician Quality Report System C) HIMSS Analytics

B

Which software is considered to be the highest level of integration of healthcare information records? P. 189 A) Electronic medical record B) Electronic health record C) Personal health record D) Smart card

B

Which statement would best describe the use of portable monitoring devices used in telehealth? P. 324 A) Most require access to a wireless connection. B) Many devices involve a touch screen for assessment. C) E-mail is used to address client education needs.

B

While working as a member of a group tasked with addressing meaningful use with electronic data, the group has met the criteria for stage 1 and is now moving onto stage 2. Which action would now become a focus for the group? P. 275 A) Recording smoking status for those 13 years of age and older B) Submitting electronic data to immunization registries C) Transmitting prescriptions electronically

B

A group of nurses are creating a database. Which step would the nurses need to do first? p. 122 A) Determine the data to be collected B) Identify the question needing an answer C) Develop a purpose for the database

B, C

A nurse reviewing statistics on global morbidity and mortality rates understands that this information is based on: P. 223-24 A) ICD-9 codes. B) ICD-10 codes. C) ICD-11 codes. D) ICD-12 codes

B, C

A nurse working in a physician's office is participating in the Health IT Adoption Survey. The nurse understands which information about this survey? Select all that apply. P. 219 A) The survey is conducted quarterly. B) It is designed to monitor EHR use. C) It helps evaluate outcomes of HIE efforts.

B, C

An agency is implementing the use of smart cards for healthcare. Which statement best describes this personal health record? P. 190, 195 A) Clients create their own card to be given to their providers. B) The card is contained in a device that plugs into a USB port. C) The card contains readable data with an ability to have more data written to it. D) The card contains an unencrypted microchip for data storage

B, C

Which factors characterize health literacy? Select all that apply p. 200 A) Related to years of education B) Variable with the context and setting C) Greater predictor of health than age D) Primarily the ability to use basic reading skills

B, C

A client asks the nurse about possible resources for personal health records. After teaching the client about possible resources, the nurse determines that the client needs additional teaching when the client identifies which resource as an example? .P 192 A) My Family Health Portrait B) Microsoft HealthVault C) MyPHR D) MyMedicare.gov

B, C or all of them

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of clinic clients about personal health records. Which information would the nurse most likely integrate into the presentation? Select all that apply. P. 193 A) Encourages traditional medical model practice B) Promotes collaborative care C) Improves management of disease condition D) Uses a consistent, unique means of identifying clients E) Has a defined core set of data elements

B, C, D

16. A nurse is creating a written client education handout for several clients about diabetes. Which actions can the nurse take to improve the readability for the clients? Select all that apply. P. 202 A) Use multisyllable words B) Avoid using medical jargon C) Keep sentences short D) Limit the amount of white space on the page E) Use bullets to highlight key points

B, C, E

A nurse is reviewing the information used with International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. What organization would be used for the codes? Select all that apply. P. 224 A) Diagnosis B) Body structure C) Activities of daily living D) Injuries E) Participation in life situations

B, C, E

A nurse is reviewing the records of several clients who have received client teaching. Which activity would indicate a client's health numeracy? Select all that apply. P. 200 A) Describing the events associated with heart failure B) Calculating a medication schedule C) Identifying a sudden weight gain of 3 lb as significant D) Understanding the directions for a prescribed medication E) Interpreting the amount of salt on a food lab

B, C, E

Which component is associated with HIPAA law? Select all that apply. P. 276 A) Outcomes B) Privacy C) Client engagement D) Security

B, D

As part of the facility orientation, a nursing informatics specialist is describing the different types of client records to a group of newly hired nurses. Which facts would the nurse specialist include when describing electronic medical records (EMRs)? Select all that apply. P. 269 A) The client owns the data. B) It is an electronic version of the traditional record C) The EMR is transportable. D) It provides a connection between the EHR and ePHR. E) A client can have many EMRs.

B, E

Which statements best reflect the concept of consumer informatics? Select all that apply. P. 199 A) The focus is on the healthcare providers. B) It is a subspecialty of healthcare informatics. C) The goal is a balance between self-reliance and professional help. D) The potential rests on the features of the information systems

B,C

An nursing informatics specialist is conducting a presentation to the facility staff about using handheld computers on the units. Which disadvantages would the specialist most likely describe? Select all that apply. A) Time management B) Cost C) Technological changes D) Battery life E) Time necessary for device selection

B,C,D,E

A nurse is looking at the different types of mobile computers before purchasing one. Which devices would the nurse identify as a small computer? Select all that apply. A) Cell phone B) Smartphone C) Laptop D) Tablet E)iPad

B,D

11. A nurse is reading an article about the use of robotics and telehealth. Which outcome would the nurse expect research on this technology to reveal? P. 329 A) Increased response time B) Increased length of stay C) Improved client outcomes D) Increased costs

C

7. Which organization is working to facilitate the adoption of health information technology? P. 217 A) Nationwide Health Information Network B) State Health Policy Consortium C) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology D) American Society for Testing and Materials

C

A client asks the nursing informatics specialist about the various wellness apps that are available. Which response by the nurse specialist would be most appropriate? P. 325 A) "The apps are usually quite expensive." B) "Your healthcare provider should prescribe one for you." C) "Not all the apps have been approved by the FDA."

C

A group of nurses are putting together a proposal for the use of active RFID for medication administration. Which benefit would the nurses most likely cite as key? P. 300 A) Decrease in medication errors B) Improved client safety C) Decrease in disturbing clients

C

A new nurse is learning how to use a spreadsheet and how it differs from word processing. Which actions would the nurse most likely identify as specific to spreadsheets? p. 102 A. Features used in spreadsheets are different B. Programs are bundled with other office software C. Formula functions are built into the menu options

C

A nurse has attended a class on databases and searching. Which database analysis method would the nurse identify as fastest? p. 134 A) Ad hoc querying B) Data mining C) Online analytical processing

C

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? p. 123 A) Hierarchical model B) Flat model C) Network model D) Relational database model

C

A nurse is describing telehomecare to a group of clients, incorporating the knowledge that this method of care is cost-effective because: p. 323 A) it provides care in the comfort of the client's home. B) it promotes self-management for clients with chronic illnesses. C) it allows early detection, reducing the need for unnecessary emergency visits

C

A nurse is involved with the billing process for the primary care setting where he works. The nurse identifies which dataset as the one commonly referred to as the daily rate guide? P. 226 A) Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems B) International Classification of Disease—Clinical Modification C) Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups

C

A nurse is preparing to access a client's electronic record. The system verifies that the nurse is the person logging into the system and grants access to the information. This process is known as: P. 316 A) phishing. B) biometrics. C) authentication.

C

A nurse is reading an article about mobile computers and the different operating systems in use. The nurse would likely find that which operating system is most often used? A) Windows OS B) Apple iOS C) Android OS D) Linux

C

A nurse is reading an online article about the unified medical language system (UMLS). After reading the article, the nurse would identify this system as: P. 220 A) a method for standardizing data entry. B) data standards on disease classifications. C) a method designed to match concepts from different terminologies. D) support for integrated surveillance systems for information transfer.

C

A nurse is reviewing information about obtaining data from large databases. Which name identifies the coding used for querying? p. 134 A) Online analytical processing B) Data mining C) Structured query language D) Data warehousing

C

A nurse is reviewing the development of PDAs and smartphones. Which device would the nurse identify as being the most popular before being replaced by the iPhone and Android smartphones? A) Psion Organiser B) PalmPilot C) Pocket PC D) Newton MessagePad

C

A nurse is working on a committee that is involved with electronic documentation. The committee is currently working on stage 1. On which action would the committee be focusing? P. 274 A) Advanced clinical processes B) Data analysis for improved care C) Data capturing and sharing

C

A nurse manager is preparing a presentation for a group of new nurse managers about clinical documentation systems and using aggregated data. Which information would the nurse manager include about how the nurses could use of this type of data? P. 298 A) Identify trends for an individual client B) Confirm decision making as correct C) Determine best practices

C

A nurse researcher is reviewing the line graph created from data on a spreadsheet. The researcher identifies the data point as: p. 111 A) vertical axis of the chart. B) label for the actual data value. C) intersection of value on the x- and y-axes

C

A nurse working with a spreadsheet identifies that a logic error is occurring. The nurse understands that this type of error reflects: p. 101 A) incorrect data entry. B) incorrect cell formula. C) bug in the program

C

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting a presentation about the electronic medical record (EMR) to a group of facility staff. Which statement would the nurse specialist most likely include when describing the EMR? P. 269 A) The EMR is transportable. B) The data in the EMR are owned by the client. C) It describes the care rendered during an agency visit.

C

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting a seminar for agency staff about the benefits of a fully integrated electronic health record. The nurse specialist determines the need for additional teaching when the group identifies which aspect as a benefit to the client? P. 308 A) Individualized treatment B) Ability to check the record's accuracy C) Capability of decision support

C

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting a seminar on the need for uniformity in user design for data entry screens based on the understanding that: P. 309 A) most healthcare providers involved in the design process have background knowledge. B) database design skills are common in those serving on EHR committees. C) most providers approach user design using a paper chart thinking process

C

A nursing informatics specialist is describing the similarities and differences between the two types of radio frequency identification (RFID) to a group of agency administrators. Which type would a nursing informatics specialist include as being associated with the passive type? P. 317 A) Increased cost B) Read-write capability C) Readable from a distance of 1 to 10 feet

C

After participating in an informational program about electronic health records, an agency nurse asks the nursing informatics specialist, "What does it mean when they say that the records must be interoperable?" Which response by the specialist would be most appropriate? P. 189 A) "The records need to have standardized language." B) "The information in the records needs to be presented logically." C) "The data contained in the records must be able to be shared electronically."

C

An administrative group at an agency involved in adopting healthcare information technology is developing a strategic plan. Which component would they include? P. 307 A) Plan that covers 2 to 3 years B) Structured guide that does not change C) Expenditures offset by client outcome benefits

C

An informatics nurse specialist is describing the different types of interoperability to a group of staff nurses whose agency has just adopted health information technology. Which term would the nurse specialist use to explain structural interoperability? P. 215 Allen said A) Automatic interpretation B) Information transmission C) Workflow management D) Algorithm interaction

C

Dashboards would compare to which part on a car? p. 114 A) Engine B) Tires C) Instrument control panel D) Steering wheel

C

Matching of a term or concept in one standardized terminology to another leads to a result that is not always equivalent. Which term is used to describe that the match addresses all the degrees of standardized terminology so that they can be used? P. 241 A) Granularity B) Mapping C) Harmonization

C

Technical standards for telehealth and telemedicine would include: P. 331 A) the HIPAA. B) research protocols. C) systems for network connectivity

C

The design of mobile computing software is focused on which feature? A) Synchronization B) Connectivity C) Interoperability D) Data entry

C

When creating a chart from a spreadsheet using commercial software, which step would be done first? p. 113 A. Click on the chart tool menu B. Select the type of chart for the data C. Select the cells of data for the chart

C

When describing consumer informatics to a group of nurses, which factor would the nursing informatics specialist identify as contributing to its development? p. 199 A) The declining costs of healthcare B) The complexity of navigating the Internet C) Desire by consumers for increased responsibility

C

When using the International Classification of Nursing Practice, which axis would the nurse expect to find? P. 233 A) Diagnostic concept B) Unit of care C) Focus

C

When working with a database, a nurse selects data from a set of items that was created to avoid having to type in the entry. The nurse is using a: p. 125 A) field B) relational database. C) look-up table

C

Which organization would be most involved with setting standards for interoperability of the electronic health record? P. 222 A) Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine B) Comité Européen de Normalisation C) Health Level Seven D) International Health Terminology Standards Development Organization

C

Which statement best describes cyberchondria? P. 207 A) It is characterized as a personality disorder. B) It reflects individuals who search online for health information. C) It involves anxiety related to repeated and excessive online searches.

C

Which statement best reflects data mining? p. 133 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 more effective for the use of data mining."

C

A group of nurses are reviewing information related to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The group demonstrates understanding of this act when they identify which examples as core objectives for supporting healthcare during stage 1? Select all that apply. P. 275 A) Performing medication reconciliation B) Including clinical lab test results in the EHR C) Using computerized provider order entry D) Using a clinical decision support rule

C, D

Which actions demonstrate achievement of intermediate spreadsheet skills> SATA p. 115 A. name a worksheet tab B. freeze rows C. import data in text format D. modify a pivot table

C, D

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 the importance of which steps when creating secure passwords? Select all that apply. A) Choosing a family member's name B) Selecting one with three to five characters C) Using a misspelled name of a fruit D) Replacing a word letter with a number E) Including various keyboard symbols

C,D,E

A group of nurses are attending an in-service program on computerized documentation. Which benefit would the group expect to hear as the major impact of using a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system? P. 298 A) Time savings B) Cost-effectiveness C) Enhanced understanding D) Improved client safety

D

A group of nurses are researching information about smart cards for healthcare information. The nurses are preparing a presentation for a staff meeting that will be introducing the implementation of this technology. The nurses demonstrate a need for additional research when they identify which data as being included on a smart card? P. 195 A) Data for privacy protection B) Unique consumer data C) Clinical data D) Financial data

D

A new graduate nurse is working at a facility that uses electronic documentation. The nurse has questions about the policies and procedures related to data security. The nurse would identify which person as being responsible for the policies and procedures related to data security? P. 277 A) Nurse manager B) Nursing informatics specialist C) Client's primary care provider D) HIPAA security officer

D

A nurse has prepared a spreadsheet with times spent on various nursing activities. The data fill three columns and four rows. The nurse names a cell range that encompasses the first cell of the second column through the last cell of the third column. The nurse would express this cell ranges as: p. 103 A. 2.1 to 3.4 B. B1/C4 C. 2B:4C D. B1:C4

D

A nurse is attending an in-service program about electronic documentation and standardized terminologies. The presenter describes the concept of mapping. The nurse demonstrates understanding of this concept by identifying which set of terms as an example of a lexical match? P. 241 A) Convulsion, seizure B) Hypoglycemia, low blood sugar C) Cerebrovascular accident, stroke D) Headache, headache

D

A nurse is preparing to insert a date for the current year into a spreadsheet to be used for calculation. Which format would be most appropriate for the nurse to use? p. 106 A) April 3 B) 4:3 C) { 4-3} D) 4/3

D

A nurse is reading a journal article about syndromic surveillance. The nurse would expect the article to describe this concept as: P. 313 A) meeting the Joint Commission's client safety goals. B) identifying unintended consequences of healthcare technology. C) a way to measure quality of care and client outcomes. D) providing early detection of potential disease

D

A nurse is reading a journal article about the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. Which aspect would the nurse expect to find as the primary emphasis? P. 224 A) Disease B) Body structure C) Activities D) Function

D

A nurse is reviewing a client education handout and checking its readability using the Flesch Reading Ease. Which score indicates that the handout is easy to read? P. 202 A) 32 B) 46 C) 53 D) 67

D

A nurse is reviewing information about standardized terminology. The nurse demonstrates the need for additional reading when identifying which as an interface terminology? P. 237 A) NIC B) NOC C) NANDA-1 D) USA-NMDS

D

A nurse is working on a committee involved in adopting electronic healthcare systems for the agency. Currently, the agency has clinical documentation, a clinical decision support system (CDSS) with error checking, and a picture archive and communication system (PACS) in place. The committee determines that the agency is at which stage of adoption? P. 306 A) Stage 0 B) Stage 1 C) Stage 2 D) Stage 3

D

A nurse wants to find information about databases specifically used in nursing. Which query would the nurse use to obtain the narrowest search? p. 120 A) Databases or nursing B) Nursing not databases C) Nursing and/or databases D) Nursing and databases

D

A nurse working on his personal computer is preparing a spreadsheet for his professional expenses. He plans to put data into the rectangles in the table. The nurse identifies these rectangles as: p. 102 A. rows B. columns C. slots D. cells

D

A nursing informatics specialist is describing the use of health information technology to meet national safety goals to a group of nurse managers. The nurse specialist determines that the group needs additional teaching by which statement? Allen said A) "Barcodes aid in meeting the required two client identifiers for improved client safety." B) "Agencies are using barcode identification for one-person identification and blood transfusion." C) "Clinical decision support systems could alert providers of critical lab values." D) "Alarms should be used on all devices to ensure prompt response to safety issues."

D

A nursing informatics specialist is preparing a presentation for staff at a local agency about implementing personal health records. When discussing the barriers to implementation, which would the specialist most likely include? P. 193 A) Inability to allow collaboration B) Less effective disease management C) Lack of personalization of care D) Reluctance of some providers to relinquish autonomy

D

A nursing informatics specialist is talking with a group of agency administrators about implementing telehealth services. When discussing the issue of reimbursement for such services, which aspect would be most important for the nurse specialist to include? P. 330 A) Most telehealth services are paid for by clients as out-of-pocket expenses. B) Reimbursement is fairly consistent across the different insurers. C) Little progress has been made in reimbursement policies. D) Reimbursement is a large barrier to widespread adoption of telehealth

D

After reviewing information about the benefits of electronic health records, a nurse demonstrates understanding of the information by identifying which as one of the most important benefits? P. 273 A) Continuity of care B) Privacy C) Analyzable information D) Improved quality

D

An electronic documentation system will be implemented in an agency. As part of the process, the staff is receiving education about the system and the overall benefits. Which benefit would be mentioned as the most important? P. 273 A) Availability of an audit trail for information B) Decreased decentralization of the healthcare delivery system C) Enhanced ability to extract information D) Improvement in client care outcomes

D

EHR certification is use for which purpose? P. 295 A) Identify quality measures B) Provide financial incentives C) Reinforce ethical basis for improved care D) Ensure interoperability

D

When creating a spreadsheet that involves formulas, the user understands that the computer follows a specific order of operations. Place the operation listed below in the order it would occur: p. 105 A. Addition B. Exponentiation C. Parentheses D. Division E. Multiplication F. Subtraction A. A, F, E, D, C, B B. C, D, F, E, A, B C. B, D, F, A, C ,E D. C, B, E, D, A, F

D

A group of nurse managers are designing a web-based course to be used as a medication refresher course for registered nurses returning to the workforce. The group is concerned about copyright law related to the use of information in the course. Use of which component demonstrates that the group is adhering to fair use? A) Text provided was 1,000 words. B) Images are accounted for 20% of the course. C) Music included was about 45 seconds. D) Video spanned about 5 minutes.

a

A group of nurse managers are discussing the possible use of a virtual reality for the unit staff to promote skill learning and training. The nurse managers would need to address which aspect of this type of learning before implementing the program with the staff? A) Navigating the virtual world B) Creating an avatar C) Developing broad goals D) Accessing the program

a

A group of nurses are conducting a research study about the effects of nutrition on wound healing. One of the nurses is using BrightStat program and is preparing to summarize data with descriptive statistics. Which action would the nurse do first? A) Select the variables B) Cod the data C) Insert the formula D) Download the spreadsheet

a

A group of nurses are debating the pros and cons of implantable identification devices. Which benefit would the proponents most likely address? A) It allows quicker and safer emergency care. B) It should be a requirement to enhance care. C) It would ensure complete privacy. D) It promotes an individual's civil liberties.

a

A nurse administrator is evaluating the various steps involved with client care on a unit based on the staff's complaints that there is a fair amount of duplication of services and variation in care. Which tool would the nurse administrator most likely use? A) Flowcharting B) Forecasting C) Spreadsheet D) Gantt chart

a

A nurse administrator is involved in process improvement and uses a chart to examine the relationships among complex processes. The chart resembles a fishbone. The administrator has used which type of chart? A) Cause-and-effect chart B) Flowchart C) Gantt chart D) Pie chart

a

A nurse administrator who is using project management software wants to ensure that the project stays on time and on budget. The nurse administrator also identifies key tasks that must occur during the project to keep it on target. The administrator would most likely use which tool to track the project's status? A) Gantt chart B) Spreadsheet C) Cause-and-effect chart D) Fishbone chart

a

A nurse involved in informatics identifies the needs for information and demonstrates ability to locates, evaluate, and effectively use it. The nurse is demonstrating which competency? a. information literacy b. computer literacy c. computer fluency d. information management

a

A nurse is blogging. Which example demonstrates that the nurse violated ethical and legal guidelines? A) Including names of staff members in the blog B) Demonstrating respect for others when writing C) Using positive references about individuals D) Avoiding dark humor

a

A nurse is participating in an e-learning program to achieve certification. Which action would be most important for the nurse to do to achieve success with the program? A) Provide feedback about the electronic instruction B) Rely firmly on the instructor C) Keep appropriate records from the course D) Engage in simulation exercises

a

A nurse-manager is looking at ways to improve the admission process from the emergency department to the inpatient unit. Which tool would be most appropriate for the nurse-manager to use? A) Flowchart B) Spreadsheet C) Project management software D) Gantt chart

a

A nursing informatics is presenting a class on ethics and informatics. Which concept would the nurse specialist identify as being central to informatics? A) Conflicting values B) Autonomy C) Influencing variables D) Beneficence

a

A nursing informatics specialist is planning to use a free statistical program available on the Internet. Which fact would be most important for the nurse specialist to keep in mind? A) Command lines are used to input data. B) The number of statistical procedures is limited. C) The program does not need to be downloaded. D) A fee is charged after the first free use.

a

A nursing informatics specialist is preparing an in-service program for staff on healthcare informatics and information technology. The nurse would emphasize which component as the focus? a. information b. computer c. access d. data storage

a

An institutional committee is studying the possibility of implementing a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) for the institution. As part of this process, the committee is reviewing research. Which information would the committee most likely expect to find? A) Research demonstrating consistent replicated results B) Methodology that is highly experimental in design C) Numerous valid studies identifying the effect on nursing processes D) Moderate strength of evidence about the effect on cost

a

When describing the role of the nurse administrator in relation to information management systems, which would be expected as a basic skill? A) Using spreadsheets B) Recording quality improvement data C) Interpreting benchmarking data D) Using agency database systems

a

When receiving a client safety database, the nurse understands that which is used? a. aggregated data b. deidentified data c. genomics d. protocols

a

A nursing informatics specialist is preaparing an inservice program forces driving the increased use of informatics in healthcare. Which forces would the nurse include as national forces? select all that apply a. ONC b. IOM report on health professions education c. NLN position paper on nurse preparation d. TIGER

a, b

a nursing informatics specialist is speaking to a group of colleagues about the benefits of informatics for the nursing profession. Which benefits would the specialist most likely indicate? select all that apply a. improvement in documentation b. use of data for quality control c. building of evidence-based knowledge d. increase in the need for documentation e. separating of nursing information from other healthcare information

a, b, c

When describing the components needed to provide evidence-based care through informatics, which components would be included? select all that apply a. information presented in a digital form b. standards for exchange of information c. limited ability to capture relevant data d. multiple language structures for documentation e. competency of practitioners using the information

a, b, e

a nurse is reviewing various client safety databases for safety issues. Which databases would the nurse identify as voluntary? select all the apply a. national healthcare safety network b. national database of nursing quality indicators c. vaccine adverse event report system d. FDA reposting system e. quality and safety education for nurses (QSEN)

a,b

Which advantages are associated with the use of cloud computing? Select all that apply. a. Provides a backup of files in a location different from where the original document is stored b. Allows for sharing files with other users c. Permits the users to have full control over the site d. Reduces the risk for access by cyber criminals e. Eliminates the need to ever have to purchase any software

a,b (pg 22)

A nurse is reviewing the different cloud office applications available. When comparing the iCloud to other cloud office applications, which feature would the nurse identify as being different? Select all that apply. a. Web browser is needed to access the app b. The app is not a downloadable type c. It cannot sync files with other devices d. The app does not include office apps e. File sharing is significantly limited

a,b (pg 23)

A client at home is setting up his computer so that he can access his healthcare team. The client will be connected to a Wi-Fi network. Which items would the client need? Select all that apply. a. Modem b. Router c. Mouse d. Second keyboard e. Web browser

a,b (pg 35)

A nurse is planning to engage in microblogging. Which application would the nurse be most likely to use? Select all that apply. A) Text messaging B) Twitter C) Chat D) Tumblr E) LinkedIn

a,b,c

A nursing informatics specialist is preparing a presentation about online security. When describing different types of computer malware, which would the specialist include? Select all that apply. a. Botnets b. Pharming c. Trojan horse d. Web cookies e. Bookmarks

a,b,c (pg 40)

Which option is considered a classification of social media? Select all that apply. A) Networking sites B) Blogging C) Microblogging D) Content sharing E) Web 2.0

a,b,c,d

A nurse is accessing the World Wide Web using a web browser for information about the incidence of stroke. The nurse would likely be using which browser? Select all that apply. a. Internet Explorer b. Firefox c. Chrome d. Microsoft Office e. Opera

a,b,c,e

According to the national center for nursing research, which are considered program goals for nursing informatics research? select all that apply a. establishing a nursing language b. developing methods to build clinical information databases c. testing client care decision support systems d. eliminating the need for workstations for nurses e. determining how nurses give client care using data

a,b,c,e

A nursing informatics specialist is participating as a member of panel that is conducting a presentation about computers for a community group. When describing graphical user interfaces (GUIs), which advantage would the nurse include? Select all that apply. a. Ability to have multiple programs open at the same time b. Increased ease in moving data between open programs c. Enhanced use of statistical information for analysis d. Decreased need to remember specific command words e. Decreased length of the time needed for booting up the computer

a,b,d (pg 22)

When describing commercial software to a group of students, which information would be most appropriate to include? Select all that apply. a. The software is proprietary b. Individuals must purchase it c. It lacks copyright protection d. Users must accept the terms of use to install it e. The software can be used without restrictions

a,b,d (pg 25)

A nurse is preparing to upload photos and videos to social media. Which products would the nurse most likely use? Select all that apply. A) Snapfish B) Shutterfly C) Picasa D) Pinterest E) Instagram

a,b,d,e

A nurse is reviewing the ANA toolkit for social media that is available online. Which items would the nurse identify as being included? Select all that apply. A) Webinar B) Social networking principles C) Textbook resource on social networking D) Fact sheet E) Fee-based continuing education credit

a,b,d,e

A nurse is checking her e-mail and finds the following: "If you have a file named 'workline' on your computer, delete it immediately. The file contains a virus that will be released in 5 days and destroy your hard drive." The e-mail goes on to describe how to delete the file. The nurse interprets this as: a. A damaging hoax b. An urban legend c. A Trojan horse d. Spyware

a. (pg 45)

A nurse writing an e-mail to another nurse writes, "IMO, the nurse manager did the right thing." The nurse is using: A) acronym. B) emoticon. C) hashtag. D) Tumblr.

a. (pg 51)

A nurse has attended a conference sponsored by a professional nursing organization. During the conference, the nurse met several other professionals and wants to send each of them an e-mail thanking them for their insight and suggestions. When writing the e-mail, which step would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind? A) Use correct spelling and grammar before sending. B) Use emoticons when appropriate. C) Include a signature without the organization's name and address. D) Write an extensive subject line.

a. (pg 52 chart)

Which word processor is considered a commercial word processor? A) Microsoft Word B) Apache OpenOffice Writer C) Google Docs D) Microsoft PowerPoint

a. (pg 68)

A nurse is preparing to review a document created by a colleague. Upon opening it, the nurse notices a recurring line of print at the top of each page. The nurse identifies this as a: A) header. B) footer. C) page number. D) forced page break.

a. (pg 69)

A nurse is reading a colleague's paper on caring for a client with coronary artery disease. Which formatting would indicate that the colleague has correctly followed the style for line spacing? A) The entire document is double spaced. B) There are extra spaces between paragraphs. C) The body of the text is double spaced, but references are single spaced. D) Single spacing is used between paragraph headings and text that follows.

a. (pg 69)

A nurse is writing an article for a nursing journal and is planning to insert a table into the document. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to do? A) Insert the table into the document where it will appear B) Use a callout between the paragraphs where the table will be inserted C) Place the table at the end of the document before the reference list D) Use parentheses to identify where the table is to appear

a. (pg 72)

A nurse is creating a slide presentation using a newer presentation style and slide design instead of the standard slide title and bullet design. The nurse understands that this type of design primarily: A) reduces cognitive load. B) improves learning. C) limits availability on mobile devices. D) minimizes visual stimulation.

a. (pg 85)

A nurse is creating a slide presentation to support a discussion planned for a local community health promotion fair. When preparing the slides, which formatting would be most appropriate? A) Using no more than three font styles in the presentation B) Avoiding using the color red for any of the text C) Using similar colors for the text and background D) Selecting at least seven different colors for the presentation

a. (pg 89)

During an in-service slide show, each slide fades into view. This is called: A) transition. B) animation. C) storyboarding. D) progressive disclosure.

a. (pg 93)

A nurse administrator is evaluating several human resource management systems to determine if one would be appropriate for the agency. To make the decision, the nurse administrator evaluates each system to see if it meets the minimum requirements. Which characteristic would lead the nurse to reject a system? A) Scheduling 24 hours/day, 7 days/week B) Minimizing allowances for staff self-scheduling C) Being able to connect to the payroll system D) Tracking time and attendance

b

A nurse administrator is part of a committee working on evaluating information systems for the agency for future purchase. Which role would be most important for the nurse administrator to fulfill? A) Technology expert B) Nursing services advocate C) Workflow manager D) System manager

b

A nurse administrator is reviewing a report about the agency's nursing units and the care they provide. The results have been compared and benchmarked to similar units from other agencies. The administrator is reviewing a report from the: A) Consumer Assessment of Health Providers and Systems, Hospital Survey (HCAHPS). B) National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI). C) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. D) Joint Commission.

b

A nurse administrator is reviewing numerous client surveys returned from clients recently hospitalized on a specific nursing unit. The clients voiced dissatisfaction with care because of miscommunication among staff, poor scheduling of client procedures, and lack of adequate transport services. The nurse administrator is examining: A) dashboards. B) throughput. C) demand forecasting. D) human resource management system.

b

A nurse administrator is working as part of group that conducts surveys of clients about their healthcare experiences. Which aspect would be most important to address? A) Using a variety of data collection methods B) Employing a core set of questions C) Conducting the survey primarily with clients D) Using the data internally for quality improvement

b

A nurse asks the nursing informatics specialist, "what is the difference between computer literacy and computer fluency?" Which information would the nursing informatics specialist integrate into the response? a. computer fluency is a temporary state b. computer fluency refers to the ability to perform tasks with a computer c. computer fluency is static d. computer fluency involves increasing one's ability to effectively use a computer

b

A nurse is collecting data about wait times for certain diagnoses across all emergency departments in hospitals in the United States. The nurse is most likely using which source for the data? A) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality B) DataFerrett C) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services D) Bureau of Labor Statistics

b

A nurse is gathering data for a research study and is using DataFerrett to access the data. When accessing the data, the nurse would need to keep in mind that these data are: A) available to those with a password. B) from various federal agencies. C) reflective of aggregated responses. D) limited to a few surveys.

b

A nurse manager is creating a slide presentation for a staff meeting. The nurse manager wishes to look at several of the slides at once, checking the organization and order of presentation. The nurse manager should use which view? A) Normal view mode B) Slide sorter C) Notes view D) Slide show view

b. (pg 87)

A nurse is interested in e-learning opportunities and asks the nursing informatics specialist for advice. Which response by the nurse specialist would be most appropriate? A) "Online learning activities are nice but they are costly." B) "You need to be motivated and disciplined with this type of learning." C) "Unless you are really skilled in computer technology, it's not for you." D) "You need to be available at the time set by the course."

b

A nurse is participating in an online certification course and is preparing to take the exam. According to the program, the exam uses computerized adaptive testing. The nurse understands that this type of exam: A) primarily focuses on true-false type questions. B) provides subsequent questions on previous responses. C) involves hands-on skill testing. D) uses a wireless device to answer questions.

b

A nurse is participating in an online course and uses the course materials at various times that are convenient for her. The nurse is using which type of learning? A) Streaming video B) Asynchronous C) Blended D) Synchronous

b

A nurse is preparing an in-service program for staff nurses and is designing learning activities for the group. The nurse wants to focus on the highest level of learning. The nurse includes activity to achieve this goal? A) Tutorials B) Case studies C) Animations D) Flash cards

b

A nurse is presenting an inservice program in nursing informatics competencies. When describing the need for computer fluency for nursing informatics competencies, which would the nurse include as characterizing this situation? a. temporary state b. lifelong learning c. task oriented d. competency

b

A nurse is reading a journal article about ethics and laws. Which statement would the nurse most likely identify as pertaining to laws? A) "Laws are subject to interpretation." B) "Penalties are used if laws are violated." C) "Laws involve value conflicts." D) "Laws address paternalism."

b

A nurse is reading an online journal article about the legal and ethical issues related to telehealth. Which milestone would the nurse identify as important for allowing nurses licensed in one state to practice in another state? A) Coordinated Licensure Information System B) Nurse Licensure Compact C) HIPAA D) HITECH

b

A nurse is using an interactive web application, sharing pictures and videos. When using this media, the nurse understands that which ethical principle always applies? A) Autonomy B) Respect for others C) Paternalism D) Fidelity

b

A nurse researcher accesses the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality site for information related to: A) public microdata. B) healthcare information technology. C) client satisfaction. D) clinical topics.

b

A nurse researcher is entering categorical data into a spreadsheet. Which action would be most important for the nurse to do? A) Create a formula B) Code the data numerically C) Define the arguments D) Display the statistical procedure result

b

A nurse who is attending a graduate educational program is referred to a Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) site as an excellent source for learning resources. The nurse would expect to find: A) hundreds of learning activities. B) access to other digital libraries. C) no membership requirement. D) user fee for activities.

b

A nursing informatics specialist is working with the staff of an agency who is implementing electronic health records system. The nurse specialist would inform the staff to expect major changes in workflow: A) when the systems goes live. B) after the initial go-live period is over. C) about 6 months after initiating the system. D) around 1 year from the start of the system.

b

An nursing informatics specialists is working as part of group tasked with evaluating the current health information technology system in the facility. As part of the evaluation process, the nurse is reviewing the initial strategic plan developed from the nationwide implementation of health information technology. Which result would lead the nurse to determine that the system has met the initial goals? a. the use of personal electronic health records was eliminated b. a collaborative governance was developed to support information use for population health c. statewide adoption of the electronic health records was fostered d. the use of telehealth systems became significantly limited

b

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client, integrating information from the client's history and physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic test results, and medications using the new informatics system adopted by the facility. The nurse understands that informatics facilitates the task because it focuses on... a. using computers b. using information technology c. managing information d. accessing the internet

b

When describing business intelligence to a group of nurse managers, which definition would the nursing informatics specialist include? A) A method used since early history to analyze data statistically B) Process of turning financial, client, and quality data into usable information C) The use of statistical methods to determine mortality and morbidity rates D) Application of specialized programs for data collection, management, and analysis

b

When describing how new systems for information are organized, which would the nursing informatics specialist explain as being used? a. process b. data c. flow d. increments

b

When writing a research paper, which action demonstrates plagiarism? A) Including a citation at the end of a sentence about statistics from a research study B) Inserting a paragraph from a reference article directly into one's paper C) Using quotation marks around a statement with the name and page of the source D) Crediting an author for a statement by saying, "According to ..."

b

a nursing informatics speciialists is characterized by colleagues as an informatics innovator. This nurse would demonstrate the ability to.. a. use basic desktop software b. generate informatics theory c. make judgements based on trends d. communicate via a computer

b

A nurse is reading a journal article about different types of malware. Which examples of computer viruses would the nurse most likely read about? Select all that apply. a. Botnet b. Worm c. Pharming d. Trojan horse e. Phishing

b,d

A nursing informatics specialist is presenting a class to a local community group about computer security and protection against malware. The specialist determines that the teaching was successful when the group states: Select all that apply. a. "Reusing a password is probably the best thing to do." b. "Downloading the latest software updates is important." c. "Most regular computer users don't get computer viruses." d. "We should scan downloaded files with antivirus software before installing." e. "People need to avoid social networking sites entirely."

b,d (pg 43)

A group of nurses are preparing to deliver a live presentation on client education over the Internet. The audience can ask questions, and the group can ask for feedback. The group will be conducting which type of event? A) Webcast B) Webinar C) Podcast D) Cloud Computing

b.

A nurse practitioner wants to join a networking site with other nurse practitioners. Which site would the nurse practitioner most likely choose? A) Facebook B) LinkedIn C) MySpace D) Plaxo

b.

A practicing nurse is looking for other employment opportunities and wanting to connect with other nurses about the different career paths available. Which site would be most appropriate for the nurse to use? A) Facebook B) LinkedIn C) Plaxo D) ResearchGate

b.

A nurse is reading a journal article about the evolution of computers and operating systems. The nurse would expect to read about which operating system as the first released? a. Windows b. Mac c. Linux d. Chrome

b. (pg 22)

When using a computer program, a nurse enters a command by pointing and clicking. The nurse student understands that this action is the result of: a. Disk operating system b. Graphical user interfaces c. Freeware d. Cloud computing

b. (pg 22)

A nurse has purchased proprietary software for the computer. Which step is essential when installing proprietary software? a. Checking the serial number b. Registering the product c. Purchasing the license to use d. Calling the vendor to initiate service

b. (pg 25)

While using a program, a user gets a message saying that the program is not responding. The user decides to shut down the program, but it does not happen. Which action would the user do next? a. Continue to click on the X at the right corner b. Hold down the CTRL, alt, and Delete keys simultaneously c. Turn off the computer manually d. Open the program in another window

b. (pg 29)

A client contacts his healthcare provider through a web-based portal software program to ask for a medication refill. The client is using: a. Intranet b. Virtual private network c. Extranet d. Plug-in

b. (pg 35)

Which term is used to identify the connection of computers that are physically close to one another? a. Wide area network b. Local area network c. Peer-to-peer architecture d. Client/server architecture

b. (pg 35)

After reviewing the various types of network connections available, a client chooses a network connection that is considered to have excellent signal reliability. Which connection did the client choose? a. Television cable b. Fiber-optic cable c. Satellite d. Digital subscriber lines

b. (pg 36)

A nurse wants to create interactive web pages. Which product would the nurse expect to use? a. Java b. JavaScript c. Active X d. Active server pages

b. (pg 39)

A nurse is about to install antivirus software on his home computer. Which action would the nurse need to do first to protect his data? a. Install a firewall b. Backup important files in another location c. Perform a quick scan of the files d. Update the software program

b. (pg 43)

Which characteristics would be associated with spyware? a. Random pop-up advertisements that occur when using a program b. Ability to monitor keystrokes to send to a third party pg. 43 c. Maintenance of default home pages on web browsers d. Inability to scan the hard drive

b. (pg 43)

During a presentation about networking, a nurse asks, "I've heard all about 'Twitter', but how is it different from text messaging?" Which response by the presenter would be most appropriate? A) "You can send larger messages than with texting." B) "The message is shared with others." C) "It is the preferred social networking site." D) "You use your real names for 'tweeting'."

b. (pg 56)

A nurse has decided to write a paper for a presentation at a local healthcare facility. Which step would be most important for the nurse to do first? A) Choose a word processing tool B) Identify the audience C) Conduct a broad literature review D) Identify the topic

b. (pg 68)

A nurse is reviewing a draft version of a scholarly paper being written by a colleague and friend using Writer. The nurse determines that the colleague is using the default font based on which font? A) Calibri, Italics B) Times New Roman, Regular C) Arial, Bold D) Tahoma, Regular

b. (pg 69)

A nurse is writing a paper for a journal article based on an outline previously developed using Roman numerals. The topic in the outline is "A. Major causes." Using APA formatting, which outline convention would the nurse use for this topic? A) Title style, centered, and boldface B) Title style, flush left, and boldface C) Sentence style, indented with a period D) Sentence style, indented, italicized, no period

b. (pg 70)

A nurse is writing a scholarly paper. Which information would the nurse need to keep in mind about page breaks? A) Forced page breaks are not needed before the reference list. B) Tapping the Ctrl + Enter key creates a hard page break. C) Page breaks occur when tapping the enter key. D) A forced page is different from a hard page return.

b. (pg 71)

A nurse is writing a paper for a class and wants to include a direct quotation to support the viewpoint. The quotation is 30 words in length. Which action should the nurse do? A) Identify the author of the quote and list the source at the bottom of the page B) Include the quote in the paragraph using double quotation marks citing the author C) Include the quote as indented block text with no quotation marks D) List the source of the quote and page number

b. (pg 72)

After writing a paper, a nurse wants to generate a table of contents automatically using the word processor. The nurse understands that this table of contents will be created using which feature? A) Abstract B) Paragraph headings C) Header D) Citations

b. (pg 77)

A group of faculty from a local college of nursing are thinking about implementing an e-learning program involving fundamental skills for their students. An nursing informatics specialist is describing the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning programs to the group. The nurse specialist determines that the faculty members understand the information when they state: A) "The learners will need to sign up for a time to use the program." B) "The programs are usually free of technological glitches." C) "The learners can set our own pace for learning with the program." D) "The programs provide experiences that the learners would normally encounter."

c

A group of nurse managers are working to develop a refresher course for staff nurses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and want to use a high-fidelity patient simulator. The nurse managers decide this is the best method for teaching the staff for which reason? A) Cost of the program is less than that for an online training program. B) Minimal time is needed for instructor training. C) Realistic learning helps to promote performance. D) Manikins for use are fairly widely available.

c

A group of nurses who are working with the nurse manager are preparing to conduct a research study on the effects of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts on nurses working on a general medical-surgical unit. One of the nurses says, "I always have trouble finding relevant research articles." Which response by the nurse manager would be most appropriate to help this nurse? A) "You should just practice reviewing research studies, and then you'll understand what you need to look for." B) "Maybe it's best if you check out a research textbook to give you some pointers in what to do." C) "Let's go together to ask the librarian for help in finding journals that specialize in research." D) "Look at a research article for the different sections and see what each one contains so you can focus your search."

c

A nurse administrator is using a spreadsheet for forecasting. Which action would the administrator do first? A) Review the data for observable patterns B) Identify any data trends that are occurring C) Obtain data spanning several years D) Consider outside influences on the data

c

A nurse is attending a seminar on distance learning. Which use would the nurse expect to hear as the most common for this method? A) Degree programs B) Certification C) Continuing education D) Personal enrichment

c

A nurse is beginning to analyze data using descriptive data analysis in a spreadsheet. Which action would the nurse do first? A) Code categorical data B) Use the columns to identify variable labels C) Enter data on the row D) Create a codebook

c

A nurse is planning to use BrightStat for data analysis for a research project she is involved with that addresses compliance with medication therapy in clients with heart failure. Which action would the nurse need to do? A) Block pop-up windows B) Download the user's manual C) Upload data from a spreadsheet D) Purchase the program off the Internet

c

A nurse is preparing a journal article for submission on the care of a client with heart failure. When writing the article, for which components would the nurse need to include a citation or author credit? A) Table of weight equivalents B) List of foods high in sodium C) Statistics on prevalence D) Client education points

c

A nurse is preparing to conduct a research study about a clinical topic and wants to obtain the most recent evidence on the topic. Which site would be most appropriate for the nurse to search? A) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services B) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality C) National Institute of Nursing Research D) National Health Interview Survey

c

A nurse manager is using real-time information on key performance indicators to guide decision making. Which is the nurse using? A) Throughput B) Core measures C) Dashboards D) Benchmarking

c

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting an in-service program for staff nurses about data security breaches. The specialist determines that the program was successful when participants state: A) "Medical and healthcare information is low on the list in terms of numbers of breaches." B) "Data security breaches are primarily associated with the use of a computer." C) "The loss of laptop computers is a recurring theme associated with breaches." D) "The agency and no one else is liable for information breaches that occur."

c

An educational software program has been developed to sharpen the skills of the nursing staff. The program incorporates a set of fill-in-the-blanks and true/false questions. These activities would promote development of: A) synthesis. B) application. C) knowledge. D) analysis.

c

Nurses on a unit are reviewing research to determine if a change in practice is necessary. Which activity would be most appropriate for the nurses to use as the best evidence for a change? A) Reading about a research study on one topic B) Comparing results from several studies C) Searching for a meta-analysis on the subject D) Reviewing articles in a nursing newsletter

c

When describing ethical decision making, which characteristic would most likely be included? A) Values, although involved, are of minimal concern. B) Scientific inquiry provides the answer. C) Decisions are based on which value is most important. D) Decisions have short-term consequences.

c

When developing learning outcomes, which action would be best to use to signify the highest level of learning? A) Demonstrate B) List C) Create D) Analyze

c

a nurse interested in nursing informatics is reading a journal article about early computerized clinical information systems. Which information would the nurse most likely find as characteristics of these early systems? a. two or three functions could be performed at one time b. information could be shared among several departments c. different software systems were created for different areas d. data entry needed to be done once

c

A nurse demonstrates intermediate-level skills by doing which actions? Select all that apply. A) Applying a template B) Adding shapes to a slide C) Moving and resizing objects D) Editing photos for fit and resolution E) Designing on-screen navigation

c,d (pg 84 chart)

A nurse is creating a slide presentation and wants to include sound in the presentation. Which sound file formats would the nurse use as uncompressed? Select all that apply. Page 92 A) MP3 B) WMA C) WAV D) AIFF E) Ogg

c,d (pg 92)

Which step would be most effective in ensuring that a slide presentation is effective? Select all that apply. A) Using similar colors for text and background B) Using the slideshow view to show the presentation to the audience C) Allowing more time for reading if text is italicized D) Using a sans serif font E) Never using any commercial clip art or web image that is copyrighted

c,d,e (pg 90)

Several nurses are working together to create a presentation at a conference. The nurses live in different parts of the country but are working together, creating and editing a document to use as a handout in the presentation. Which would the nurses be most likely to use? A) Podcast B) Social bookmarking C) Cloud computing D) Webinar

c.

When comparing and contrasting DOS with current operating systems, which information would be appropriate to include? a. DOS allows multiple programs to be used at the same time b. Transferring information between programs in DOS was tedious c. Creating nontext documents was easier than creating text documents d. Only a small number of point and click options were available with DOS

c. (pg 22)

A nurse is working on the computer using a trial copy of a software program. The nurse is using: a. Freeware b. Cloud computing c. Shareware d. Open source software

c. (pg 25)

A nurse is working on a Mac computer and wants to open a new web browser window. Which universal keyboard shortcut would the nurse use? a. Command +A b. Ctrl +A c. Command + N d. Ctrl + C

c. (pg 27)

A nurse writing a presentation using a computer that uses a Windows Operating System deletes a portion of text and then realizes that she deleted the wrong thing. Which action should she do next? a. Tap the Ctrl + Y key b. Hit the Ctrl + X key c. Hit the Ctrl + Z key d. Use the Ctrl + S key

c. (pg 27)

A nurse is working with a client recently diagnosed with heart failure. He asks the nurse about good websites that he could use to learn more about his condition. The client tells the nurse that his computer uses a wireless connection. The nurse understands that this type of connection: a. Is more secure than hard-wired connections b. Does not require nodes c. Is limited in distance d. Has a router that determines the transmission speed

c. (pg 35)

The nurse is explaining to a client how he can access his electronic medical record. Which type of connection would the nurse include as being used? a. Broadband connection b. Virtual private network c. Client-server architecture d. Metropolitan area network

c. (pg 35)

A nurse is using a web browser and wants to save links to some of the favorite nursing information websites. Which feature would be helpful to use? a. Streaming b. Plug-in c. Bookmark d. Web cookie

c. (pg 39)

A nurse executive is composing an e-mail to the professional organization. In addition to the name, which information would the nurse include when signing an e-mail? A) Street address B) Home phone number C) Sender's title D) Date

c. (pg 49)

Which descriptor would be used for Web 2.0? A) Isolation B) Individualistic C) Collaboration D) Static

c. (pg 52)

A nurse is reading numerous comments made by various individuals on the topic of scoliosis. The information ranges from personal views about living with the condition to technical information about bracing and medical treatment. The nurse adds a comment about her experiences in caring for clients with this disorder. The nurse is engaged in which type of networking? A) Wiki B) Folksonomies C) Blog D) Listservs

c. (pg 54)

A nurse participates in a blog with other nurses about caring for terminally ill clients. Through which does the nurse receives an alert when new information is added? A) Wiki B) Microblogging C) RSS feed D) Tumblr

c. (pg 55)

A nurse is creating an outline using Microsoft Word. Which action would the nurse most likely do? A) Find the feature in the references tab B) Use the Shift-Tab key to create the next numbered item C) Use the Enter key to create the next lower level D) Manually insert each numbered level

c. (pg 69)

When setting up the body of the paper, margins are set for the page layout. Which margin setting would be most appropriate to use? A) 1-inch top and bottom margins, Ω-inch side margins B) 1-inch top margin, Ω-inch bottom and side margins C) 1-inch top and bottom margins, 1-inch side margins D) 2-inch top margin, 1-inch bottom and side margins

c. (pg 69)

A nurse is preparing the body of a scholarly paper. On which page would the nurse start the text? A) Page 1 B) Page 2 C) Page 3 D) Page 4

c. (pg 71)

When inserting a one-page table into a scholarly paper, which action would the nurse do? A) Maintain visible borders for the entire table B) Repeat header rows across the table C) Remove any side borders from the table D) Use italics for the text information

c. (pg 72)

A nurse is reviewing a paper and notes a squiggly red line appearing under a word in a sentence. The nurse identifies this as: A) subject/verb disagreement. B) run-on sentence. C) misspelled word. D) split infinitive.

c. (pg 76)

A group of nurses are creating a slide presentation for a group of clients about heart failure. The nurses ask the nursing informatics specialist for assistance in developing the presentation using the free version of the software, Prezi. After describing this type of presentation, the specialist determines that the nurses have a firm grasp of this style when they state: A) "We need to limit the information on the slides to just graphics." B) "The presentation will be able to be shared privately with others." C) "The navigation through the presentation is not linear." D) "We should plan to spend 15 seconds on each slide."

c. (pg 86)

A nurse is creating a slide presentation that uses only images that are visible for 20 seconds. The nurse is using which presentation slide design? A) TED-style B) Evidence assertion order C) PechaKucha D) Lessig

c. (pg 86)

A nurse is presenting a slide presentation on diabetes to a group of newly diagnosed clients with diabetes. When starting the presentation, the nurse uses which view? A) Normal B) Slide sorter C) Slideshow D) Outline

c. (pg 87)

A nurse is developing a slide presentation and is in the process of choosing a background for the slides. When selecting a background, which principle would be best to follow? 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. (pg 88)

When inserting a video clip in a slide presentation, a clip of which duration would be most effective? A) 15 to 30 seconds B) 30 to 45 seconds C) 45 to 60 seconds D) 60 to 75 seconds

c. (pg 93)

A client tells the nurse, "Im not so sure that I like the computer as my chart, I've heard so many horror stories of security problems on the computer". Which response by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of the recent strategic planning goals aimed at inspiring confidence and trust in health information technology? a. "We are doing everything possible to protect the confidentiality of your health information" b. This technology will make it possible for everyone to have use of electronic medical records" c. It might sound strange, but we can exchange information with others so your care will improve" d. "By using this technology, we can provide better care because we can actually measure the care you receive"

d

A clinical nurse specialist is developing a teaching plan for new mothers on a maternal-newborn nursing unit. The nurse is incorporating educational software with computerized video clips, slide presentations, illustrations, and quiz questions developed by nurse experts in the field. The information can be changed in many ways to address the clinical nurse specialist's needs. Which type of instruction is the clinical nurse specialist using? A) Computer-aided instruction B) Computer-based learning C) Learning management system D) Learning content management system

d

A nurse advocates for a client to ensure that what is being done is best for him. The nurse is demonstrating which ethical principle? A) Paternalism B) Veracity C) Justice D) Beneficence

d

A nurse-manager is working on the schedule for unit staffing. To determine the needs accurately, the nurse manager would use: A) business intelligence. B) forecasting. C) process improvement. D) patient classification system

d

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting an in-service program about the HIPAA. Which fact would the nurse specialist include when describing this rule? A) The HIPAA protects all private health information. B) Fee-for-service providers have limited HIPAA coverage. C) Information with health plan providers is excluded. D) Information of agencies electronically billing CMS is covered.

d

A nursing informatics specialist is preparing a seminar for a group of staff nurses about the use of informatics and nursing research. Which event would the nurse specialist most likely include as occurring first? A) The development of evidence-based practice B) Publication of the journal Nursing Research C) Creation of the National Institute for Nursing Research D) Use of case studies to describe intervention effectiveness

d

Based on an understanding of copyright law, copyright protection extends for how many years after the life of the author? A) 14 years B) 25 years C) 50 years D) 70 years

d

For which is information literacy considered essential? a. critical thinking b. problem solving c. data evaluation d. evidence-based practice

d

An nursing informatics specialist is planning to record her lecture for an in-service program and then upload it to a secure website. Participants in the in-service program are instructed to view the presentation before attending the in-person part of the program. The specialist hopes that viewing the presentation beforehand will stimulate a more involved question-and-answer discussion. Which software would the participants most likely use to view the presentation? A) Diigo B) iTunes C) Reddit D) Google drive

d.

A nurse is working with software that has no copyright restriction. The nurse is using which type of software? a. Open source b. Shareware c. Freeware d. Public domain

d. (pg 25)

A nurse working with several colleagues is creating a clinical role-playing scenario for a group of newly hired nurses as part of the unit orientation. Each of the colleagues is working on a computer that uses a Windows Operating System. But each colleague is using a different word pressing program. To allow for sharing of the file, the nurses would most likely save the document in the which format? a. Speech recognition b. Clipboard c. DOS d. Rich text format

d. (pg 28)

Which term describes what happens to a computer after a specific period of inactivity? a. Crashing b. Copyrighting c. Encrypting d. Sleeping

d. (pg 29)

While working on a personal computer, a nurse searches for updated practice guidelines on the internet. The nurse's computer connects to the internet via a telephone line. This is an example of which type of connection? a. Broadband b. Cable c. Dial-up d. Digital subscriber lines

d. (pg 36)

A nurse receives an e-mail containing a web address hyperlink on his personal computer. The e-mail instructs the nurse to go to the website to confirm his bank account number. When the nurse clicks on the link, it would take him to a phony website. This is an example of: a. Pharming b. Worm c. Trojan horse d. Phishing

d. (pg 40)

During a group discussion about using e-mails, a member asks about spam and how to deal with it. Which information would be the most appropriate to include in the response? A) "Spam is like junk mail; you just have to learn to live with it." B) "Your e-mail provider's filters are effective in controlling spam." C) "Try using a different e-mail address every now and then." D) "If you don't know the sender, the e-mail is probably junk."

d. (pg 50)

A nurse who is attending graduate school must write a paper about the effects of a chronic disease on the client and family. Which style would the nurse most likely use to write the paper? A) AMA B) MLA C) Chicago D) APA

d. (pg 68)

When creating a paper using the APA style, which section would the nurse include last? A) Title page B) Abstract C) Introduction D) Reference list

d. (pg 73)

A nurse is creating a slide presentation and is using a predesigned combination of colors, font style, size, and position of place keepers. The nurse is involved with a: A) lecture support model. B) content layer. C) layout layer. D) theme.

d. (pg 88)

When creating a slide show, which font size would be best to use? A) 12 point B) 16 point C) 20 point D) 24 point

d. (pg 89)

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

d. (pg 94)

When planning a slide show presentation for a group of fellow nurses about a disease condition, the nurse also plans to supply the audience with handouts. Which style of handout 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. (pg 94)