Topic 1 Flashcards
the application of computer technology to all fields of nursing
nursing informatics
refers to technology that:
captures health info
processes health info
generates health info
health information technology
discrete entities that are described objectively without interpretation
data
is data that are interpreted, organized, or structured
information
is information that is synthesized so that relationships are identified and formalized
knowledge
is the appropriate use of data, information, and knowledge in making decisions and implementing nursing actions
wisdom
non repetitive, non routine work consuming considerable levels of cognitive activity
knowledge workers
a set of skills that allow individuals to use computer technology to accomplish tasks
computer literacy
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
informatics knowledge
a technical ability to use tools and techniques to improve information and knowledge access, integration, management, and use
informatics skills
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
beginning nurse
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
experienced nurse
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
informatics nurse specialist
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
Informatics innovator
a set of integrated devices that input, output, process and store data and information
computer system
a machine that uses electronic components and instructions
computer
all physical component of a computer
hardware
a thin, flat sheet made of a firm, nonconducting material on which the internal components
motherboard
are the brains of the computer. it consists of at least one arithmetic and logic unit, a control unit, and a memory
central processing unit
controls the mathematical functions
arithmetic and logic unit
a form of permanent storage
ROM
refers to working memory used for primary storage. It is volatile and used as temporary storage
RAM
its purpose is to speed up processingby storing frequently called items in a small, rapid access memory location
cache
most common input devices
keyboard and mouse
defined as any equipment that translates the computer information into something readable by people or other machines
output decvices
a form of a small, removable hard drive that is inserted into the usb port of the computer
usb flash drive
an extension of the online storage service offered by individual vendors
cloud storage
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
cloud
refers to how the machine stores information at the lowest or closest to machine registers and memory
bits and bytes
computer is self instructed
automatic
computer uses microelectronic components etched on silicon chips for its security
electronic
computer users can use program, then process all types of problems and can solve any problem
general purpose machines
operates on continouos physical or electrical magnitudes, measuring ongoing continuous quantities such as voltage, current, temp, pressure
analog computer
operates on discrete discontinuous numerical digits using the binary numbering system
digital computers
contains features on both the analog and digital
hybrid computers
a computer circuit board or card that
is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network.
NIC (Network Interface Card) -
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
Cabling
Boots up the computer, controls input, output and storage, and controls the
operations of the application software.
Systems Software
Includes the various programs that users require to perform day-to-day
tasks.
Applications Software
It consists of programs designed to support and optimize the functioning of
the computer system itself
Utility Software
is the overall controller of the work of the computer
operating system
The most common package sold with computers
a standard office package.
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ncludes a word-processing program, a spreadsheet, a
presentation graphics program and some form of a database management system.
standard office package
First computing device used by Chinese
Abacus
First Lady programmer
Mary Grace Hopper
To document, code and classify for in vany clinical in the computer
Home care
