Nursing Informatics Chapter 2
As part of a class on informatics, a group of nursing students are preparing a presentation about computers for a community group. Which of the following would they include as an advantage of graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Select all that apply.
Ability to have multiple programs open at the same time, Decreased need to remember specific command words
A group of students are visiting a software manufacturer. The employee is describing how they create software, developing step-by-step set of instructions so that the computer can understand and comply, resulting in a predictable end-state. The employee is describing which of the following?
Algorithm
A nursing instructor is teaching a class about computers and computer software as preparation for the students' clinical laboratory experiences. After teaching the class about how software is created, the instructor determines that the teaching was effective when the students identify development of which of the following as the end point of the process?
Code
When using a computer program, a student enters a command by pointing and clicking. The student understands that this action is the result of which of the following?
Graphical user interfaces
Which of the following would be appropriate to use so that tow nursing students living a distance apart can work on a project together?
Groupware
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 of the following would the user do next?
Hold down the Ctrl, Alt, and delete keys simultaneously
A student is reviewing the component of a computer system that he has just purchased. Which of the following would he expect to find as the operating system?
Microsoft Windows
A nurse has purchased proprietary software for the computer. Which of the following is essential when installing proprietary software?
Registering the product
A nurse is working on the computer using a trial copy of software program. The nurse is using which of the following?
Shareware
A student is working on a project for a math class involving the collection of numerical survey data. Which of the following application programs would be most appropriate for the student to use?
Spreadsheet
A student is working on a report using Microsoft Word and wants to maximize the window. Which of the following would that student click on to accomplish this?
Square in the upper right corner
A student is reviewing material in preparation for an examination on computer software and computer languages. The student demonstrates understanding of the levels of language when he identifies which of the following as an example of the highest level language?
Structured query language (SQL)
When comparing and contrasting DOS with current operating systems, which of the following would the instructor include?
Transferring information between programs in DOA was tedious
A nurse is writing a research paper for a class using Microsoft Word. The home ribbon toolbar is open. Which of the following would the nurse find on this toolbar? Select all that apply
Typeface size, Formatting appearance, Line spacing selections, Numbering options
A colleague recently purchased a new software program and asks you several questions about the software. However, you do not know the answers and refer you colleague to which of the following?
User group
