Midterm Nursing Info. and Tech.

privacy and confidentiality

New technologies used in health care, such as smartphones and Google Glass, create potential ethical issues associated with: A. cognitive load. B. interoperability. C. the human technology interface. D. privacy and confidentiality

interpretation of data

A nurse reviews the electronic health record of a patient and identifies a drug allergy to the medication that has been prescribed. The nurse has demonstrated: A. informatics competency. B. interpretation of data. C. generation of new knowledge. D. dissemination of nursing science.

Close the electronic health record immediately.

A new nurse is documenting in a patient's electronic health record when a visitor approaches the nurse to ask questions. What should the nurse do to ensure confidentiality and security of the patient's electronic health record? A. Close the electronic health record immediately. B. Take the visitor to the nurse's station for assistance. C. Continue documenting the record and answer the visitor's questions. D. None of these is correct.

Reason

A nurse is caring for a patient who experiences a complication after surgery. The nurse understands the cause-and-effect relationship because her knowledge is based in: A. reason. B. empiricism. C. intuition. D. instinct.

A Moral

A nurse is considering a social convention about right and wrong human conduct that has formed a communal social consensus, known as which of the following? A. A value B. A bioethic C. A moral D. A right

A technologically based translator

A nurse is discussing options in the treatment plan with a patient who speaks another language. To enhance interaction and exchange of data and information, the nurse will use which of the following? A. An Internet website on the medical condition B. A family member as a translator C. A technologically based translator D. Another nurse to translate the information

communication with other healthcare providers

A nurse is documenting patient data in the electronic health record, which will assist in: A. all of the above B. communication with other healthcare providers. C. learning new nursing skills D. the communication of patient status updates with the patient's friends

c

A nurse is explaining justice in health care to a nursing student. Which statement is correct? A. "Justice refers to the individual's freedom from controlling interferences by others and from personal limitations that prevent meaningful choices." B. "Justice is intentionally imposing risks that are unreasonable and unintentionally but carelessly imposing risks." C. "Justice refers to fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment no matter what is owed to a person." D. "Justice refers to actions performed that contribute to the welfare of others."

B

A nurse is explaining nursing informatics to a nursing student. Which statement by the nurse is correct, according to the ANA? A. "Nursing science is based in computer engineering and sciences." B. "Nursing informatics integrates nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice." C. "Nursing informatics is a combination of computer science and mathematics." D. "Nursing informatics involves information science and computer technology."

Heart monitor

A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a patient with chest pain. Which of the following is a technology that the nurse would use to obtain objective data on the physical status of the patient? A. Electronic health record B. Heart monitor C. Clinical practice guideline D. Electronic nursing journal

Psychology

A nurse is reading literature on cognitive science and understands that this discipline is influenced by which field of science? A. Physiology B. Sociology C. Psychology D. Chemistry

Data

A nurse is reviewing the conceptual framework of nursing informatics and understands the first concept in this framework is: A. decision making. B. data. C. knowledge. D. informatio

c

A nurse is teaching a nursing student about the use of social media and health care. Which statement is correct by the nurse? A. "Posts on social media can be deleted, so caution in posting is overrated." B. "Social media is safe for nurses to use because individuals can restrict access to posts." C. "Nurses must use social media cautiously to protect patients' rights." D. "Nurses can use social media at work as long as they don't post pictures of themselves with patients."

gathering information and data

A nurse reviews the patient's electronic health record prior to meeting the patient. The nurse is: A. acquiring knowledge and wisdom. B. analyzing knowledge and data. C. gathering information and data. D. applying knowledge from the basic sciences.

All of these are correct

A nurse's knowledge work includes interpreting or evaluating trends in: A. laboratory results. B. symptoms. C. outcomes. D. All of these are correct.

acquiring knowledge

A nursing professional reads a nursing journal article on a new patient care technology. This nursing professional is: A. generating knowledge. B. using feedback. C. acquiring knowledge. D. processing knowledge.

insulin pump

An example of an expert system is the: A. non-programmed intravenous pump. B. insulin pump. C. pulse oximeter. D. the electrocardiographic monitor.

True

Artificial intelligence is the field that deals with the conception, development, and implementation of informatics tools based on intelligent technologies. This field attempts to capture the complex processes of human thought and intelligence. True or false

human mental workload.

Considering principles of cognitive informatics when designing technology interfaces helps to mitigate A. information processing. B. use of resources. C. human mental workload. D. None of these is correct.

All of These are correct

Clinical decision support systems help users to: A. consider consequences of alternative actions. B. provide stores of information. C. make decisions in unfamiliar circumstances. D. All of these are correct.

True

Ethical dilemmas arise when issues raise questions that cannot be answered with a simple, clearly defined rule, fact, or authoritative view. t/f

B.

Ethics is best described as: A. ever-changing principles that guide decision making. B. a process of systematically examining varying viewpoints related to moral questions of right and wrong. C. paradigmatic changes that involve rhythmic processes central to the healthcare system. D. a revolution in health care brought on by technologic change.

True

Every nurse must commit to lifelong learning and the use of knowledge in practice in order to be successful. True or False

data and information

Experts in computer science strive to understand how the mind processes: A. data and information. B. knowledge. C. sensory input. D. None of these is correct.

True

Extended and expanded access to clinical research findings and decision support tools has been significantly influenced by the advent of computerization and the Internet. T/F

True

Knowledge can be defined as the awareness and understanding of a set of information. T/F

Ability to share knowledge

Paper documentation (paper record) hinders which of the following? A. Ability to use nursing terminology B. Ability to care for patients C. Ability to apply research to patient care D. Ability to share knowledge

Information

Processing in Nursing Informatics will assist in the transformation of data into ______________, and _____________ into knowledge. A. healthcare B. research C. wisdom D. information

All of these are correct

Some of the disciplines involved in cognitive science include: A. psychology and philosophy. B. neuroscience and linguistics. C. biology and physics. D. All of these are correct.

reach a rational justifiable decision

The main goal of any ethical decision is to: A. promote professionalism. B. promote trust. C. generate knowledge. D. reach a rational justifiable decision.

clinical decision support tools

Understanding of clinical practice decision making using cognitive science principles promotes the development of: A. administrative processing systems. B. clinical decision support tools. C. knowledge warehouses. D. All of these are correct.

wisdom, courage, self-control, and justice

What are the 4 cardinal virtues according to Plato? A. wisdom, courage, self-control, and revenge B. wisdom, courage, self-control, and justice C. imagination, courage, self-control, and justice D. wisdom, independence, self-control, and justice

feedback

When a nurse uses information from other sources to help rethink, revise, and apply knowledge to a clinical situation, this information is known as: Answers: A. feedback. B. knowledge processing. C. knowledge engineering. D. None of these is correct

All of these

Which of the following activities is/are used to build a foundation of knowledge in professional practice? A. Reading research and theory articles B. Attending continuing education programs C. Consulting with expert colleagues and using clinical practice guidelines D. All of these

To manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in the delivery of nursing care

Which of the following best describes the central goal of nursing informatics? A. To manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in the delivery of nursing care B. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and communication in a healthcare organization C. To increase efficiency of care delivery and help to manage costs D. To promote patient safety and prevent falls by assigning a fall risk number to hospitalized patients

Wisdom

Which of the following can be described as the appropriate use of knowledge to manage and solve human problems? A. Research B. Wisdom C. Transformation D. Information

Nonmaleficence

Which of the following terms matches this definition: "Do no harm, or an obligation not to inflict harm intentionally" A. Confidentiality B. Ethical decision making C. Nonmaleficence D. Privacy

B

t is important to use standardized terminologies in nursing practice, because: A. data cannot be shared between clinicians. B. it provides continuity of care between care providers and identifies trends. C. it encourages free text documentation by clinicians. D. All of these are correct.