Nursing Science and Theory Quiz

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What does nursing theory primarily provide for nursing actions?

Technical skills for patient care
Ethical standards for healthcare practices
Empirical evidence for decision making
A methodical viewpoint and a framework (correct)

What is the primary focus of information science?

Collection and analysis of health data
Storage and dissemination of information (correct)
Theoretical foundations of computer systems
Informatics in patient care

How is nursing informatics best defined?

The integration of health with information concepts (correct)
The ethical decision-making in nursing
The application of computer science in nursing
A subset of nursing education and practice

Which concept best describes the cognitive processes involved in nursing decision making?

Critical thinking (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about computer science is accurate?

It studies theoretical foundations and practical techniques (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does nursing science serve in patient care?

It applies knowledge ethically in interventions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements are essential components of the nursing process in nursing informatics?

Collecting health information and managing relationships (C), Analyzing patient data and communicating findings (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which period is NOT considered a significant development in the history of nursing informatics?

The first use of paper records in nursing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily aimed at standardizing healthcare data within nursing informatics?

Establishing nursing standards and practices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role do informatics nurses typically fulfill in the healthcare system?

Supporting the integration of information systems in nursing (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the science that deals with the analysis and dissemination of healthcare information?

Information science (D) Signup and view all the answers

In nursing informatics, which aspect does NOT support the improvement of patient care quality?

Electing to use outdated technology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial standardization of healthcare data aimed at?

To assist in epidemiological studies (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization revised the essentials for both baccalaureate and graduate nursing education to incorporate informatics?

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which year did the ANA accept the Nursing Process as professional standards for nursing practice?

1970 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Florence Nightingale's contribution to nursing standardization?

Creating the six cannons in 'Notes on Nursing' (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is recognized as a crucial element of nursing process data in Electronic Health Records?

Nursing diagnosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Virginia Henderson publish her 14 Daily Patterns of Living?

1955 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of nursing languages is included in the NLM's Metathesaurus?

Six of the ANA recognized nursing languages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of nursing content does the ANA currently recognize?

Twelve nursing terminologies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nursing Science

Ethical application of knowledge from education, research, and practice to provide patient services and interventions.
Aims to maintain, enhance, or restore patient health.

Nursing Theory

Comprises concepts, propositions, and definitions that provide a structured viewpoint for organizing nursing actions.

Nurses' Decision Making

Involves collections of decisions shaped by specific behaviors and cognitive processes surrounding various issues.

Critical Thinking

Defined as the active and skillful use of knowledge in an intellectual process.

Nursing Informatics

A field that integrates health and information, encompassing multiple concepts to enhance patient care.

Computer Science

Studies theoretical foundations of information and computation and practical techniques for their implementation in computer systems.

Information Science

Interdisciplinary field focused on the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of information.
Supports standardized content in nursing practice through nursing informatics specialists.

Nursing Education Standards

The NLN's forum since 1985 has advocated for integrating computer technology into nursing curricula.
AACN revised education essentials to require computers and informatics in baccalaureate and graduate nursing education.

Nursing Content Standards

Nursing process data elements are crucial for exchanging nursing information across systems and settings.
Standardization of healthcare data began in 1893 with the List of International Causes of Death.
Florence Nightingale's six canons were foundational for nursing standardization.
Virginia Henderson's 14 Daily Patterns of Living published in 1955 marked the beginning of nursing practice standards in the U.S.
ANA accepted the Nursing Process as professional standards in 1970, leading to standardized nursing content in 1973.
Currently, the ANA acknowledges 12 nursing terminologies.
Six ANA-recognized nursing languages are included in NLM's Metathesaurus and SNOMED-CT.

Overview of Nursing Informatics

Students should define nursing informatics and related terms, understand the historical context, recognize significant developments, and identify nurses' roles in informatics.

Key Terms

Cognitive science, Computer, Health information, Informatics nurse, Informatics nurse specialist, Information science, Nursing informatics, Nursing science, Nursing standards, Nursing theory, Wisdom.

Lesson 1: Nursing Informatics Overview

Nurses are crucial users of information systems and technologies foundational to:
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical-decision support tools
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Nursing informatics has evolved significantly over the past two decades.
Supports activities like data collection, storage, analysis, communication, and usage to enhance patient care quality.
Enables sharing of data and knowledge, and comparison of theory with practice to advance nursing knowledge.

Components of ANA Definition of Nursing

Technical Skills: Managing equipment and performing nursing procedures.
Interpersonal Skills: Interacting appropriately with patients and stakeholders.
Cognitive Skills: Engaging in critical thinking and decision-making processes in nursing practice.

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Test your knowledge on nursing science terminologies and theories. This quiz covers the ethical application of knowledge in nursing and explores the decision-making process of nurses. Perfect for nursing students and professionals looking to refresh their understanding.