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Scopes & Standards Flashcards

1
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What is the primary focus of nursing informatics?

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The primary focus of nursing informatics is to improve patient care through the effective use of information technology.

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True or False: Nursing informatics only deals with electronic health records.

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False

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Fill in the blank: Nursing informatics integrates nursing science with ______ and ______.

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computer science; information science

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What are the four main components of nursing informatics?

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People, information, technology, and processes.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a role of a nursing informaticist? A) Data analysis B) Patient care C) Software development D) Project management

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B) Patient care

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What is the purpose of the Nursing Informatics Scope and Standards?

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To define the roles, responsibilities, and competencies of nursing informatics professionals.

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True or False: The Nursing Informatics Scope and Standards is updated every year.

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False

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What is a key benefit of nursing informatics in healthcare?

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Enhanced decision-making and improved patient outcomes.

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Fill in the blank: Nursing informatics promotes the use of ______ in clinical practice.

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evidence-based practice

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Multiple Choice: Which organization published the Nursing Informatics Scope and Standards? A) American Nurses Association B) International Council of Nurses C) National League for Nursing D) American Medical Association

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A) American Nurses Association

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What is one of the ethical considerations in nursing informatics?

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Patient privacy and confidentiality.

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True or False: Nursing informatics professionals do not need to understand clinical workflows.

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False

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What is the significance of interoperability in nursing informatics?

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It allows different health information systems to work together, facilitating data exchange.

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Fill in the blank: Nursing informatics helps in managing ______ and ______.

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data; information

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What is the role of data analytics in nursing informatics?

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To derive insights from data to improve clinical decision-making.

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Multiple Choice: Which skill is essential for nursing informaticists? A) Clinical skills B) Programming skills C) Communication skills D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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17
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True or False: Nursing informatics is only relevant to hospitals.

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False

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18
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What does the term ‘clinical decision support’ refer to?

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Tools that provide healthcare professionals with knowledge and patient-specific information to enhance decision-making.

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Fill in the blank: Nursing informatics supports ______ among healthcare providers.

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collaboration

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20
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What is one of the challenges in implementing nursing informatics?

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Resistance to change from healthcare staff.

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21
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key competency for nursing informaticists? A) Technical proficiency B) Financial management C) Marketing skills D) All of the above

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A) Technical proficiency

22
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True or False: Nursing informatics does not require ongoing education.

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False

23
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What is the significance of health information exchange (HIE) in nursing informatics?

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It allows for the sharing of health information across different organizations and systems.

24
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Fill in the blank: Nursing informatics aims to enhance the quality of ______.

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patient care

25
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What is the role of user-centered design in nursing informatics?

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To ensure that health information systems meet the needs of users.

26
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the scope of nursing informatics? A) Narrowly focused on technology B) Broad, encompassing various aspects of healthcare C) Limited to data entry D) None of the above

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B) Broad, encompassing various aspects of healthcare

27
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True or False: Nursing informatics professionals only work during regular business hours.

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False

28
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What is a common tool used in nursing informatics for data visualization?

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Dashboards

29
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Fill in the blank: The Nursing Informatics Scope and Standards document is meant for ______ and ______.

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education; practice

30
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What is the impact of artificial intelligence on nursing informatics?

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It enhances predictive analytics and decision-making capabilities.

31
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Multiple Choice: What is a primary concern when using technology in nursing? A) Increased efficiency B) Patient safety C) Cost reduction D) All of the above

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B) Patient safety

32
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True or False: Nursing informatics does not involve research.

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False

33
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What is the importance of training in nursing informatics?

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To ensure that healthcare professionals can effectively use informatics tools and systems.

34
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Fill in the blank: Nursing informatics enhances ______ through the use of technology.

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workflow efficiency

35
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What role does telehealth play in nursing informatics?

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It expands access to care through remote communication technologies.

36
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key aspect of nursing informatics? A) Data management B) Patient interaction C) Financial auditing D) None of the above

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A) Data management

37
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True or False: Nursing informatics can influence healthcare policy.

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True

38
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What is the difference between data, information, and knowledge in nursing informatics?

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Data is raw facts; information is processed data; knowledge is information applied to decision-making.

39
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Fill in the blank: Effective communication in nursing informatics is essential for ______.

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team collaboration

40
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What is the role of standards in nursing informatics?

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To ensure consistency and quality in the use of information technology in nursing.

41
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary function of nursing informatics? A) Patient advocacy B) System implementation C) Financial management D) None of the above

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B) System implementation

42
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True or False: Nursing informatics involves only technical skills.

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False

43
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What is the significance of patient engagement in nursing informatics?

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It improves health outcomes by involving patients in their care.

44
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Fill in the blank: Nursing informatics contributes to ______ management in healthcare.

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information

45
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What is the role of simulation in nursing informatics education?

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To provide hands-on experience with informatics tools.

46
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following strategies can enhance nursing informatics? A) Continuous education B) Collaboration with IT C) Research initiatives D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

47
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True or False: Nursing informatics has no impact on healthcare outcomes.

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False

48
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What is the purpose of quality improvement initiatives in nursing informatics?

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To enhance patient care processes and outcomes through data-driven strategies.

49
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Fill in the blank: Nursing informatics promotes the use of ______ to improve patient safety.

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technology

50
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What is an example of a nursing informatics project?

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Implementing an electronic health record system.

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