Week 1: What is Nursing Informatics?

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What is the primary focus of Nursing Informatics?

Create new medications

Assist in managing and processing nursing data (correct)

Conduct clinical trials in nursing

Develop new surgical techniques

According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) in 2001, what does Nursing Informatics combine?

Psychology, sociology, and biology

Nursing, information, and computer sciences (correct)

Medicine, technology, and engineering

History, literature, and arts

How can computers be utilized in Nursing according to the text?

To document patient care and enhance education (correct)

To perform surgeries autonomously

To cook meals for patients

To build furniture for hospital rooms

Which fields does Nursing Informatics integrate according to Graves & Corcoran (1989)?

Computer science, information science, and nursing science Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Nursing Informatics as stated by Hebda?

Use computer technology to support nursing Signup and view all the answers

When did the ANA approve the formation of the council on Computer Applications in Nursing?

1985 Signup and view all the answers

How does Nursing Informatics aid health care providers according to the American Nurses Association (1994)?

Assist nurses with the management of data in patient care Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the committee renamed by ANA to support Clinical Nursing Practice?

CNPII Signup and view all the answers

What did CCAN commission three experts to prepare criteria for in 1988?

Integration of nursing practice for HER vendors Signup and view all the answers

Which publication was used in nursing education in 1986?

Essentials of Computers for Nurses Signup and view all the answers

During the early 1990's, what were basic desktop computers mainly used for in nursing informatics?

Data entry and basic information management Signup and view all the answers

Which organization played a significant role in developing and identifying specialized nurse informatics roles in the United States and Canada during the 1990's?

ANA Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of a computer in a high-risk client's home according to the text?

Providing telemedicine services Signup and view all the answers

How does the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) aim to improve healthcare accessibility in remote areas?

Through the provision of ASHA workers in villages Signup and view all the answers

In what way does telehealth contribute to patient care?

By facilitating patient assessments and data gathering Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a central network computer in patients' health monitoring?

Transmitting health status data to healthcare providers Signup and view all the answers

How do computers aid healthcare providers in ensuring proper medical monitoring?

Monitoring EHR documentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Framework of nursing informatics?

Identifying and formalizing interrelationships Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the pioneer of Nursing Informatics?

Florence Nightingale Signup and view all the answers

Which milestone played a significant role in the history of nursing informatics?

Establishment of ANA Nursing informatics Signup and view all the answers

How has technology impacted patient care in hospitals over the years?

Improved patient care through EHR, telemedicine, and mobile health Signup and view all the answers

How do barcoding systems and medication management technology enhance medication safety?

Automating the medication administration process and verifying patient identities Signup and view all the answers

Why is the integration of technology important in modern healthcare?

Enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and communication among healthcare professionals Signup and view all the answers

What was a key outcome of implementing EHR systems in healthcare delivery?

Streamlining patient data management Signup and view all the answers

What is one way the integration of telehealth and remote patient monitoring technologies improves access to healthcare services?

Enabling virtual consultations between patients and healthcare providers Signup and view all the answers

Which information technology system supports communication and coordination between Nurse John and other healthcare professionals?

EHR Signup and view all the answers

How does Nurse John enhance data accuracy and timeliness during a patient assessment?

Using a tablet device to input assessment data directly into the electronic system Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of automating the medication administration process?

Reducing the risk of medication errors Signup and view all the answers

Why does integrating telehealth and remote patient monitoring technologies improve access to specialist care?

Enabling virtual consultations between patients and specialists Signup and view all the answers