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1
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the application of computer technology to all fields of nursing

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nursing informatics

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2
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refers to technology that:
captures health info
processes health info
generates health info

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health information technology

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3
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discrete entities that are described objectively without interpretation

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data

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4
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is data that are interpreted, organized, or structured

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information

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is information that is synthesized so that relationships are identified and formalized

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knowledge

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6
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is the appropriate use of data, information, and knowledge in making decisions and implementing nursing actions

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wisdom

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7
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non repetitive, non routine work consuming considerable levels of cognitive activity

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knowledge workers

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8
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a set of skills that allow individuals to use computer technology to accomplish tasks

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computer literacy

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9
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a set of cognitive processes that allows the individuals to recognize what, when, and where information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and use that information appropriately

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informatics knowledge

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10
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a technical ability to use tools and techniques to improve information and knowledge access, integration, management, and use

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informatics skills

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11
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has basic computer skills
uses applications
uses sources of data
uses technology for care delivery, communication, and decision support
respects and protects patient rights to privacy and information

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beginning nurse

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12
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understands the value of data and information
uses technology to trend and aggregate individual and population based patient information for decision support and communication
evaluates quality of nursing information
advocates for technology solutions that improve care delivery

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experienced nurse

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13
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uses advanced systems and tools to manage, evaluate, integrate, and communicate data
assesses current capabilities and limitations of technology and their impact on users
manages it projects across the systems life cycle
actively seeks to improve the information and knowledge available for clinical decision-making

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informatics nurse specialist

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14
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Conducts research related to nursing informatics
Influences top-level decisions and policy design which impact clinical information management
Builds theoretical models of NI
Evaluates system level informatics initiatives

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Informatics innovator

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15
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a set of integrated devices that input, output, process and store data and information

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computer system

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16
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a machine that uses electronic components and instructions

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computer

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17
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all physical component of a computer

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hardware

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18
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a thin, flat sheet made of a firm, nonconducting material on which the internal components

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motherboard

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are the brains of the computer. it consists of at least one arithmetic and logic unit, a control unit, and a memory

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central processing unit

20
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controls the mathematical functions

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arithmetic and logic unit

21
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a form of permanent storage

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ROM

22
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refers to working memory used for primary storage. It is volatile and used as temporary storage

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RAM

23
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its purpose is to speed up processingby storing frequently called items in a small, rapid access memory location

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cache

24
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most common input devices

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keyboard and mouse

25
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defined as any equipment that translates the computer information into something readable by people or other machines

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output decvices

26
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a form of a small, removable hard drive that is inserted into the usb port of the computer

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usb flash drive

27
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an extension of the online storage service offered by individual vendors

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cloud storage

28
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refers to a distributed systems of many commercial, networked servers that communicate through the internet, and work together so closely that they can essentially function as one large system

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cloud

29
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refers to how the machine stores information at the lowest or closest to machine registers and memory

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bits and bytes

30
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computer is self instructed

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automatic

31
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computer uses microelectronic components etched on silicon chips for its security

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electronic

32
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computer users can use program, then process all types of problems and can solve any problem

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general purpose machines

33
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operates on continouos physical or electrical magnitudes, measuring ongoing continuous quantities such as voltage, current, temp, pressure

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analog computer

34
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operates on discrete discontinuous numerical digits using the binary numbering system

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digital computers

35
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contains features on both the analog and digital

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hybrid computers

36
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a computer circuit board or card that
is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network.

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NIC (Network Interface Card) -

37
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actual transfer of data from one site to the other takes
place. Choice of communication medium is based on the following:
distance, amount of data transfer, how often the transfer is needed
and availability

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Cabling

38
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Boots up the computer, controls input, output and storage, and controls the
operations of the application software.

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Systems Software

39
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Includes the various programs that users require to perform day-to-day
tasks.

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Applications Software

40
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It consists of programs designed to support and optimize the functioning of
the computer system itself

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Utility Software

41
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is the overall controller of the work of the computer

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operating system

42
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The most common package sold with computers

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a standard office package.
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43
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ncludes a word-processing program, a spreadsheet, a
presentation graphics program and some form of a database management system.

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standard office package

44
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First computing device used by Chinese

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Abacus

45
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First Lady programmer

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Mary Grace Hopper

46
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To document, code and classify for in vany clinical in the computer

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Home care

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