Nursing Informatics Overview

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What is the main focus of Nursing Informatics?

Developing new computer programs for nurses.

Analyzing the impact of technology on nursing education.

Utilizing technology to improve patient care. (correct)

Studying the history of nursing science.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of valuable information in nursing?

Relevant

Subjective (correct)

Timely

Accessible

How does Nursing Informatics contribute to the ethical application of knowledge?

By advocating for stricter regulations on the use of technology in healthcare.

By creating a standardized ethical code for all nurses to follow.

By developing algorithms that make ethical decisions for nurses.

By providing tools for nurses to access and share ethical guidelines. (correct)

What is the role of 'data' in the 'DI-K' model within Nursing Informatics?

Data is the foundation upon which information and knowledge are built. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of feedback in the context of Nursing Informatics?

Feedback is a crucial part of the cycle that leads to new knowledge. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these theories falls under the category of 'Borrowed Theories' in Nursing Informatics?

Maslow's hierarchy of needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step in the process of analyzing data in Nursing Informatics? (Select all that apply)

Predicting future patient outcomes (A), Identifying patterns and trends (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common method of acquiring knowledge in Nursing Informatics?

Receiving a new nursing diagnosis from a patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of knowledge workers?

They engage in significant cognitive activity. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the Knowledge Management Life Cycle focuses on Reflection on practice?

Knowledge Surfacing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of knowledge is easiest to share and can be recorded?

Explicit knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a method of Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination?

Data mining (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic would describe a knowledge generator in nursing?

A nurse who incorporates personal experience and creates new knowledge. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does clinical decision making relate to knowledge and experience?

It is directly affected by both experience and knowledge. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes tacit knowledge from explicit knowledge?

Tacit knowledge is often gained through personal experience. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nursing Informatics

Nursing informatics is a field that combines nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.
It integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage information.

Building Blocks of Nursing Informatics

Nursing science: Includes nursing theories, such as Orem's self-care deficit theory and Roy's adaptation model. These theories are discussed in the theoretical foundations of nursing.
Borrowed theories: Basic sciences, etc.
Gathering data: Gathering and analyzing data is crucial for nursing informatics.
Data interpretation and conclusion: Interpreting data and forming conclusions from it.
Ethical use of knowledge: Educational programs, practice, and research are part of ethical application of knowledge.

Valuable Information Characteristics

Accessible: Easily accessed information
Accurate: Precise and correct information
Timely: Relevant and available when needed
Complete: All necessary information
Cost-effective: Affordable and efficient
Flexible: Adaptable to various situations
Secure: Safe and protected
Reliable: Dependable and consistent
Relevant: Important and applicable
Simple: Easily understood
Verifiable: True and accurately validated

Data and Information Transformation

Data and information are transformed to become knowledge.
Acquiring knowledge is done via nursing education programs, research, continuing education, clinical databases and guidelines.

Feedback and Knowledge Acquisition

Disseminating knowledge leads to receiving feedback, which in turn leads to a new knowledge foundation.
This process prompts rethinking of knowledge acquisition.

Knowledge Management Life Cycle

Includes knowledge acquisition, surfacing, sharing and dissemination, development and processing.

The Nature of Knowledge

Knowledge can be explicit (e.g., policies, theories) or tacit (e.g., personal, subjective).
Explicit knowledge can be easily codified.
Tacit knowledge is often based on personal experience and includes values and emotions.

Nurse as a Knowledge Worker

Knowledge work entails significant cognitive activity.
Nurses can be knowledge consumers, brokers, and generators.
Wisdom is knowing how to apply knowledge appropriately to a situation.

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Description

Explore the fundamental concepts of Nursing Informatics in this informative quiz. Learn how nursing science, computer science, and information science converge to improve healthcare practices through effective data management. This quiz also covers theoretical foundations and ethical considerations in the field.