Question 1

Effectiveness research:

Accepted Answer

A)   is the study of relationships among health care problems.
B)   provides solutions to serious global health care issues.
C)   reflects sound, reliable, and valid data that can be examined closely.
D)   supplies data that are critical and worthy of gathering. A

Question 2

Nursing data need to include which of the following possible domains?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fiduciary data
B)   Outcome data
C)   Patient data
D)   Tertiary data C

Question 3

Nursing's data needs fall into four domains. Which of the following statements accurately describe the sources for data in each of the domains (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Client data is located in the client's health care record.
B)   Provider data refers to physicians and is located within the medical board.
C)   Administrative data is located in registry and regulatory performance data.
D)   Research data is only available with informed consent.
E)   Existing and newly gathered data can be a source of obtaining research information. A, C, E

Question 4

In the provider domain, what are some of the variables that are used to measure variability in nursing (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Certification
B)   Hours of work
C)   Education level
D)   Years of experience
E)   Attitudes and beliefs

Question 5

A management information system is an integrated system for collecting, sorting, retrieving, and processing a collective set of:

Accepted Answer

A)   data.
B)   merchandise.
C)   products.
D)   services.

Question 6

The first person to analyze patient outcomes associated with nursing care delivery was:

Accepted Answer

A)   Clara Barton.
B)   Dorothea Dix.
C)   Florence Nightingale.
D)   Luther Christman.

Question 7

_____ was recognized by the American Nurses Association (ANA) as a nursing specialty in 1992 and is one of the fastest growing practice areas in health care.

Accepted Answer

A)   Nurse anesthesia
B)   Nursing informatics
C)   Nurse-midwifery
D)   Clinical nurse specialist

Question 8

Successful implementation of a health information system requires a great deal of time, education, and support. The process will require which of the following expertise within the organization (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Quality experts
B)   Marketing specialists
C)   Clinical nurse leaders
D)   Nurse informaticians
E)   Nurse managers

Question 9

The collection of data to measure performance is required by:

Accepted Answer

A)   the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
B)   the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
C)   The Joint Commission (TJ
C)  .
D)   Health Information Technology.

Question 10

The data analysts within a health care organization pull core measure data from patient records on a quarterly basis. This data is then analyzed and collated into a report that is uploaded to TJC for analysis of adherence to core measure requirements. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   health information exchange (HI
E)  .
B)   effectiveness research.
C)   health information management.
D)   management information systems.

Question 11

Nurse managers utilize outcomes data to make decisions about nursing care effectiveness. Which data elements would be most effective in evaluating potential retention in a nursing unit (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Staff satisfaction
B)   Turnover
C)   Pressure ulcer rates
D)   Patient falls
E)   Productivity

Question 12

The Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (HIT) was created by:

Accepted Answer

A)   President Barack Obama.
B)   President George W. Bush.
C)   Hillary Clinton.
D)   President Bill Clinton.

Question 13

Which of the following statements are true regarding health information technology (HIT) applications in nursing services (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   HIT involves nursing administration, clinical informatics, and effectiveness research.
B)   Health information data allow nursing leaders to make informed decisions regarding patient care.
C)   HIT is used primarily for financial decision making.
D)   Clinical decision support utilizes tools for downloading, collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
E)   HIT is used by senior leaders only.

Question 14

Which statements accurately describe education of informatics nursing specialists (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nurses prepared at the master's level are titled informatics nursing specialists.
B)   Nurses obtain certification from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANC
C)  .
C)   Nurses obtain certification from the National Informatics Institute.
D)   Nursing informatics is not available at the doctoral level.
E)   Programs in nursing informatics are available throughout the United States.

Question 15

Nursing outcome databases are critical because nurses must be able to:

Accepted Answer

A)   assess the differences between an associate degree in nursing and a bachelor's of science degree in nursing.
B)   compare interventional care strategies between physicians.
C)   evaluate nurse's aide- and licensed practical/vocational nurse-sensitive outcomes.
D)   measure how nurses influence patient outcomes.

Question 16

The implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) could enhance patient care by facilitating:

Accepted Answer

A)   communication across the health care continuum.
B)   diabetes mellitus education and ongoing care delivery.
C)   one-on-one counseling between the provider and the client.
D)   physical and occupational therapy dispensing errors.

Question 17

What are some of the expected outcomes in the client domain of nursing data (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient satisfaction
B)   Achieved care outcomes
C)   Continuity of care
D)   Level of dependency
E)   Intensity of nursing care

Question 18

According to the ANA, what elements are viewed as a relationship continuum as nurses apply them in decision making (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Data
B)   Technology
C)   Information
D)   Knowledge
E)   Wisdom

Question 19

Which of the following statements best describes a desirable characteristic of a good management information system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Data should be sorted and labeled within 2 weeks.
B)   For accurate interpretation, data should reflect a health bias.
C)   Information gathering should be comprehensive and cost-effective.
D)   The management information system operating system should be Windows-based.

Question 20

What are the roles of nursing informatics specialists (select all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Data analysis and reporting to governmental agencies
B)   Participation in education of nursing staff
C)   Providing direct patient care
D)   Providing information and evidence-based knowledge
E)   Supporting clinical decision making

Exam 26: Data Management and Clinical Informatics

Effectiveness research:

Nursing data need to include which of the following possible domains?

Nursing's data needs fall into four domains. Which of the following statements accurately describe the sources for data in each of the domains (select all that apply) ?

In the provider domain, what are some of the variables that are used to measure variability in nursing (select all that apply) ?

A management information system is an integrated system for collecting, sorting, retrieving, and processing a collective set of:

The first person to analyze patient outcomes associated with nursing care delivery was:

_____ was recognized by the American Nurses Association (ANA) as a nursing specialty in 1992 and is one of the fastest growing practice areas in health care.

Successful implementation of a health information system requires a great deal of time, education, and support. The process will require which of the following expertise within the organization (select all that apply) ?

The collection of data to measure performance is required by:

The data analysts within a health care organization pull core measure data from patient records on a quarterly basis. This data is then analyzed and collated into a report that is uploaded to TJC for analysis of adherence to core measure requirements. This is an example of:

Nurse managers utilize outcomes data to make decisions about nursing care effectiveness. Which data elements would be most effective in evaluating potential retention in a nursing unit (select all that apply) ?

The Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (HIT) was created by:

Which of the following statements are true regarding health information technology (HIT) applications in nursing services (select all that apply) ?

Which statements accurately describe education of informatics nursing specialists (select all that apply) ?

Nursing outcome databases are critical because nurses must be able to:

The implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) could enhance patient care by facilitating:

What are some of the expected outcomes in the client domain of nursing data (select all that apply) ?

According to the ANA, what elements are viewed as a relationship continuum as nurses apply them in decision making (select all that apply) ?

Which of the following statements best describes a desirable characteristic of a good management information system?

What are the roles of nursing informatics specialists (select all that apply) ?