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)?

    <p>Computer science, information science, and nursing science</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Use computer technology to support nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1985</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Assist nurses with the management of data in patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>CNPII</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Integration of nursing practice for HER vendors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication was used in nursing education in 1986?

    <p>Essentials of Computers for Nurses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Data entry and basic information management</p> 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?

    <p>ANA</p> 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?

    <p>Providing telemedicine services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Through the provision of ASHA workers in villages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does telehealth contribute to patient care?

    <p>By facilitating patient assessments and data gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Transmitting health status data to healthcare providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Monitoring EHR documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Identifying and formalizing interrelationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the pioneer of Nursing Informatics?

    <p>Florence Nightingale</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Establishment of ANA Nursing informatics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Improved patient care through EHR, telemedicine, and mobile health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Automating the medication administration process and verifying patient identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the integration of technology important in modern healthcare?

    <p>Enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and communication among healthcare professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Streamlining patient data management</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enabling virtual consultations between patients and healthcare providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>EHR</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Reducing the risk of medication errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enabling virtual consultations between patients and specialists</p> Signup and view all the answers

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