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The foundation of strategic system planning begins with a review of the:
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System analysis is the process by which:
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a proposed design is reviewed for feasibility.
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potential vendor solutions are explored.
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the management needs are identified.
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the system's functional requirements are derived from users' needs.
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The focus of data analysis is to:
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collect data from various sources.
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evaluate data for efficiency.
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identify data sources for later inclusion.
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transform data into a usable form.
Pregunta 4
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Which is an accurate statement about batch processing?
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Batch processing is an efficient method for clinical systems.
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Batch processing requires system downtime to be run.
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Data entry must be completed early in the work day.
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Error reports and daily transaction reports are available after data are processed.
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An open system allows:
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a computer to execute a large complex program while simultaneously running smaller programs.
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a computer to share resources by connecting to other computers via a local area network.
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integration of data from programs that reside on diverse platforms.
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users to access any level of the computer system without the use of a log-on password.
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Informatics nursing is distinguished from other nursing specialties by its focus on:
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computerizing medical records.
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data coding and the use of abbreviations.
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the content and representation of data and information.
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training and education.
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Core phenomena of informatics nursing include:
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clinical nursing content.
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information technology.
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nurse-computer interaction.
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structure and representation of nursing practice.
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Applications that are designed to run on a common platform, operate in a common environment, and communicate through direct data transfer are known as:
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integrated.
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interfaced.
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normalized.
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optimized.
Pregunta 9
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Adult learners most effectively learn about a new clinical information system when the instructor:
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assumes that the learner knows nothing about the system.
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begins the formal training as early as possible in the implementation process.
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emphasizes the technical specifications of the structure of the system.
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encourages the learner to use previous experience to interpret new learning.
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Use of TCP/IP ensures that:
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data are not compressed for transmission.
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data can be transmitted across different networks.
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data packets are transported together.
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data transmission occurs without errors.
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If a new user has only negative experiences when using a computer, the user will eventually equate the computer with these negative experiences. What action might prevent this from happening?
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Allowing new users to play easy games, such as solitaire.
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Encouraging new users to visit online research sites.
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Having new users practice rebooting the computer.
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Lending new users movies to watch on their computers.
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The components of nursing informatics practice include data, information, knowledge, and:
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cognition.
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enactment.
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wellness.
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wisdom.
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Principles of ergonomics include job design, health issues, and:
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application interface.
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end-user interface.
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programming language.
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system integration.
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Knowledge that is patterned for use in reasoning is known as:
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What process produces a blueprint that details how hardware and software meet the needs of the organization?
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Benchmarking.
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Feasibility study.
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System analysis.
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System design.
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In promoting change, the people who are recognized as opinion leaders and role models are known as the:
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early adopters.
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early majority.
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innovators.
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risk takers.
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Ease of navigation, appropriate language, efficiency of use, ease of learning, and intuitiveness are all examples of:
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affective skills.
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behavioral needs.
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system usability.
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user ergonomics.
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What component manages tasks, data, and devices for the computer?
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CPU.
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GUI.
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Hardware.
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Operating system.
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What type of testing is performed on functionally grouped components to ensure that the subset works with the entire system?
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Integration.
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System.
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Unit.
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User acceptance.
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In project management, the critical path is best described as a series of activities that:
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includes the path with the most slack or float.
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indicates the earliest possible time a project can be completed.
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is scheduled for the next current phase of the process.
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shows the shortest path through the network diagram.
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A small earthquake has disrupted a hospital's utility supply, and its information system is temporarily unavailable. During the system reboot, which information system function is the most critical to resume?
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Admission, discharge, and transfer system.
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Compilation and generation of reports.
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Documentation of intake and output.
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Medication administration application.
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Which document articulates the primary factors that guide professional nursing judgment regarding confidential patient information?
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Administrative Simplification Provisions.
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Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice.
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Integrating clinical practice guidelines with an electronic health record facilitates quality improvement measurement by:
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comparing guideline parameters to clinical outcomes.
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presenting results at the point of treatment decisions.
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providing reference information to measurement staff.
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representing patient acuity data.
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A practitioner requests a pictoral representation of seizure activity over a 24-hour period. What format is most suitable?
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Bar chart.
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Histogram.
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Pie chart.
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Polygon.
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Using an office computer system to identify a patient whom the linked hospital information system identifies as having positive cultures for pneumonia, a primary care provider orders the patient's antibiotic. This scenario exemplifies:
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a health care information exchange.
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a system to update patient records.
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a violation of privacy regulations.
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an electronic health record.