Midterm Flashcards

1
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2 Levels of nursing informatics practice

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generalists and informatics-nurse specialists

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2
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Data

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uninterpreted items
referred as “data elements”
(ex: height, weight)

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3
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Information

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Group of data elements that are organized and processed so we can interpret the significance
(ex: BMI)

Data that can be interpreted

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4
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Knowledge

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built on the formalized relationship of data and information

fever?

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5
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wisdom

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appropriate use of data, information and knowledge to make clinical decisions

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6
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sciences underpinning nursing informatics

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nursing science
information science
computer science

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7
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foundation of knowledge model

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proposes that humans are organic information systems constantly acquiring, processing and generating information or knowledge

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Four main kinds of knowledge in the foundation of knowledge model

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knowledge acquisition
knowledge dissemination
knowledge generation
knowledge processing

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9
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cognitive science

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study of thought, learning and mental organization

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10
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information science

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the retrieval and management of information as well as human-computer interactions

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11
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standard terminology (ST)

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ensure that all professionals share the same understanding or meaning of a given concept
STs support knowledge acquisition, dissemination, generation, and processing

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Nomenclature

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system of rules and procedures for adding names used in science

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classification

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systems that capture categories which are used to determine costs or outcomes
(insufficient in detail for clinical documentation)

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Taxonomy

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uses classification according to a system with resulting catalog used to provide a conceptual framework for discussion, analysis, or information retrieval

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15
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Data set

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named collection of data

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16
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information literacy

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use of digital technology to locate, navigate, manage , integrate, evaluate, create and communicate.

17
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3 information literacy comps

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  • identify when info is needed
  • evaluate online resources for quality
  • search databases effectively
18
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3 computer literacy comps

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  • basic familiarity with computer uses and applications
  • use hyperlinks
  • set up and use database to retrieve info
19
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clinical information management comps

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  • uses clinical decision making and system safeguards to protect health information
  • able to request and evaluate reports for decision making
  • participate in selection, design and evaluation of information systems and care technologies
  • uses technologies to appropriately and effectively communicate
20
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health literacy

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the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information

21
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meaningful use

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defined by the use of certified EHR technology in a meaningful manner to improve quality of care

22
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why was meaningful use developed

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as an incentive program to assure EHRs are used according to standards

23
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Clinical decision support systems

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provides knowledge and person-specific information to enhance health and healthcare

uses tools like alerts, reminders, data reports, templates, diagnostic support

24
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EHR

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electronic version of a patients medical history (history, immunizations, lab data, problems, medications)

25
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Human-Technology interface

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the interaction between human and technology

The application of computer technology to all fields of nursing

(computers, patient monitors and digital screens)

26
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Health information technology

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comprised of hardware, software and integrated technologies that are designed to support

involves the exchange of health information in electronic environment

27
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Alarm fatigue

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desensitization of alarm stimulus that results from sensory overload causing response to be delayed or missed

28
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Purpose of information literacy competency standards for nursing

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  • provide framework in the development of information literacy skills
  • encourage a common language
  • create learning activities that support information literacy
  • shared understanding of student competencies
  • continuing education
29
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standard one of ILCSN

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The information literate nurse determines the nature and extent of the information needed

  • identifies types of potential sources-has knowledge of literature and how it is made
  • considers costs and benefits
  • reevaluates nature and extent of information need
30
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standard two of ILCSN

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the information literate nurse accesses needed information effectively and efficiently

  • selects most appropriate methods
  • constructs and implements search strategies
  • retrieves information in a variety of methods
  • refines the search strategy
  • extracts, records and manages information and sources
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standard three

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the information literate nurse critically evaluate the procured info and its sources and decides weather or not to modify the initial query or seek additional sources

  • summarizes main ideas
  • selects information
  • synthesizes main ideas to construct new concepts
  • compares new knowledge with prior
  • validates understanding of info through discourse with other individuals
  • determines whether the initial query should be revised
  • evaluates the procured information and entire process
32
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Standard four

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the literate nurse uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose

  • applied new and prior information to plan a product
  • revises development process for product
  • communicates the product to others
33
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standard five

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literate nurse understand many economic, legal and social issues

34
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Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)

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bill by obama in 09 to create incentives for the use of EHR saying it strengthened HIPPA

Those that comply with meaningful use for EHR got more reimbursement