Nursing Informatics

What is the definition of Nursing Informatics?

• a) Use of computers in administrative tasks
  

• b) Integration of nursing science with information science
  

• c) Management of financial data
  

• d) Use of technology for patient care only
  

What is the main framework used in Nursing Informatics?

• a) Social science framework
  

• b) Health systems framework
  

• c) Information systems framework
  

• d) Financial systems framework
  

Which of the following is an example of an application of Nursing Informatics in clinical practice?

• a) Tracking nurse schedules
  

• b) Creating patient care plans
  

• c) Managing hospital finances
  

• d) Planning meals for patients
  

How does Nursing Informatics contribute to Nursing Education?

• a) By offering online courses
  

• b) By managing finances for the department
  

• c) By scheduling classes
  

• d) By collecting tuition fees
  

Which of these is an example of Decision Support Software in Nursing Informatics?

• a) Patient scheduling system
  

• b) Electronic Prescription system
  

• c) Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)
  

• d) Telehealth system
  

In nursing administration, Nursing Informatics supports which of the following?

• a) Development of new medications
  

• b) Coordination of nursing staff and resources
  

• c) Managing patient records only
  

• d) Conducting physical exams
  

Which of the following best describes data?

• a) Data is information that has been interpreted and applied
  

• b) Data is raw facts and figures without context
  

• c) Data is knowledge applied to a decision
  

• d) Data is the final result after analyzing information
  

In the context of Nursing Informatics, which of the following is an example of information?

• a) Patient’s vital signs recorded in a chart
  

• a) Patient’s vital signs recorded in a chart
  

• c) Medical research articles
  

• d) The technology used to store patient records
  

How does knowledge differ from information?

• a) Knowledge is processed data; information is raw data
  

• b) Knowledge involves context, understanding, and application
  

• c) Information is based on facts; knowledge is based on opinions
  

• d) There is no difference
  

Which of the following is an example of converting information into knowledge in nursing practice?

• a) A nurse taking a patient’s temperature
  

• b) A nurse interpreting a patient’s symptoms and deciding on treatment
  

• c) A doctor prescribing medication based on a diagnosis
  

• d) A nurse updating a patient’s medical record