NURSING INFRORMATICS

SAS 17
1. These are recommendations on how to diagnose and treat a medical condition, they are
systematically developed statements to assist practitioner decisions about appropriate health
care for specific clinical circumstances.
a. Practical guidelines
b. Clinical guidelines
c. Systematic guidelines
d. Doctors Guidelines
Clinical practice guidelines (or simply clinical guidelines) are recommendations on how to
diagnose and treat a medical condition. They are mainly written for doctors, but also for nurses
and other health care professionals. They are systematically developed statements to assist
practitioner decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances.

2. What is the first stage of developing a guideline?

a. It is essential that guidelines are based on the best available research evidence, and
therefore a detailed
literature search is done to identify evidence from research studies about the appropriateness
and
effectiveness of different clinical strategies.
b. Using the research evidence, guideline construction takes place, usually through some form
of small
group work, with representation from as many interested parties as possible.
c. The guideline is tested by asking professionals not involved in the guideline development to
review it for
clarity, internal consistency, and acceptability. The guideline can then be tested in selected
healthcare
settings to see whether it is feasible for use in routine practice.
d. The guideline should be reviewed after a specified time period and modified to take into
account new
knowledge.

The first stage of developing a clinical guideline is making sure the guidelines are based on the
best available research evidence, and therefore a detailed literature search is done to identify
evidence from research studies about the appropriateness and effectiveness of different clinical
strategies.
3. Which of the following terms describes the ability to access, evaluate and use electronic
health information?
a. Health literacy
b. Computer literacy
c. Language literacy
d. None of the above

Health literacy is the ability to acquire, interpret, and use health information for health
promotion and restoration.

4. A nurse is teaching a consumer about appropriate website selection which of the following
consumer statements indicates understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse
a. “I can print the information from the website and share it with my clients.”
b. “I will need to buy a new phone that has a lot of applications.”
c. "I will need to find websites that use appropriate terminology
d. “I will need to use a website that is readily available.”

The use of appropriate terminology often indicates that the website has been developed by a
well-informed or credible
organization.
5. Which of the following statements explains why it is important that nurses learn to evaluate
electronic and published health information?
a. “I can print the information from the website and share it with my clients.”
b. “I can improve my client’s outcomes by using current accurate information.”
c. “I can improve my client’s outcome by following the clinical guidelines.”
d. “I can use recent updates to help my client’s outcomes.”

It is important that professional nurses use evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for
clients in order to improve client health care outcomes. The basis for these guidelines is
accurate, current research information.

6. When using electronic medical records (EMR), the nurse knows that the EMR:
a. holds the documentation of a single episode of care.
b. is a longitudinal record of care for each patient.
c. is widely used for individual health care encounters.
d. includes progress notes for all disciplines.
The electronic medical record (EMR), which is the documentation of a single episode of care
(i.e., outpatient visit or inpatient stay), becomes a part of the electronic health record (EHR),
which is a longitudinal record of care. EHRs are becoming widely used for individual health care
encounters and for maintaining patients' health records over long periods. As EHRs become
fully implemented, they include provider order entries, progress notes for all disciplines,
computerized medication profiles, access to diagnostic test results on a timely basis, decision
support systems, and online clinical reminders and alerts.

7. Which type of records contain the most information?

a. Evidence base records
b. Electronic medical record
c. Patient portal
d. Electronic health record

Electronic health records are composed of health information regarding an individual patient
that exists as part of a complete system designed to provide access to, and management of,
such information.

8. How can electronic medical records (EMRs) boost patients' engagement in their health?
a. Patients will not have to rely on doctors if they can seek medical advice through EMRs.
b. Patients will be more willing to work with their providers if they have to pay for access to a
patient portal.
c. It helps patients become more aware of their own health status.
d. All of the answer choices are correct.

It helps patients become more aware of their own health status.

9. Which of the following is a significant benefit of telemedicine?

a. Avoidance of transportation cost
b. Documentation requirements
c. Food and drug administration approval of devices
d. Privacy of home visit

An advantage of telemedicine to patients is not having to travel for an appointment thus saving
the cost for transportation.
10. What is the oldest form of telemedicine?
a. Teleradiology
b. Telepathology
c. Teleneurology
d. Telestroke

Teleradiology is a form of telemedicine using computers and telecommunications equipment

that involves the sending of radiological images in digital form over telecommunications lines it
is the oldest form of telemedicine.

SAS 18
1. Which system is used to collect and store information related to patient care?
A. Clinical information system
B. Ancillary information system
C. Financial management system
D. Patient administration system

Clinical information systems are used to collect and store information related to
patient care.

2. Refers to an information system specially designed to assist in the management

and planning of health programmes, as opposed to delivery of care.
A. Health management information system
B. Administrative information system
C. Health information system
D. Patient administration system

Health Management Information System (HMIS) is an information system

specially designed to assist in the management and planning of health
programmes, as opposed to delivery of care. Goal is to provide quality
information support decision making at all levels of the health care system in any
medical institution
3. A system that integrates data collection, processing, reporting, and use of the
information necessary for improving health service effectiveness and efficiency
through better management at all levels of health services.
A. Health management information system
B. Administrative information system
C. Health information system
D. Patient administration system
Health Information System - A system that integrates data collection, processing,
reporting, and use of the information necessary for improving health service
effectiveness and efficiency through better management at all
levels of health services. It is a computer system structured to manage all the
records of health care providers to make available information and reports useful
to health care personnel in doing their job more efficiently. HIS was introduced in
1960’s mainly used for billing and inventory

4. Which of the following is the role and function of the health information
system?
A. Easy access to files
B. Better controls
C. Improve communication
D. All of the above

The systems have revolutionized the collection and management of patient

information and has easy access to files; more and better controls; easy to update
after the creation of the record, patient information can be accessed and
reviewed at any time and copies can be printed or released to the patient upon
request and assists communication among doctors and hospitals.

5. Which of the following is not a component of the health information system?

A. Indicators
B. Data sources
C. Data management
D. Feedback
There are six components of HIS which includes Health Information System
Resources; Indicators, Data Sources, Data Management, Information Products &
Dissemination and Use.

6. Refers to the facts about the patient which include age and birthdate, gender,
marital status, address of residence, race, and ethnic origin.
A. Administrative data
B. Demographic data
C. Past health history
D. Current medical management

Demographic Data refers to the facts about the patient which include age and
birthdate, gender, marital status, address of residence, race, and ethnic origin.

7. What is the goal of the nursing information system?

A. To manage health problems at all levels of complexities
B. Support and enhance nursing practice to improve access to information and
tools
C. To develop electronic health record
D. Develop an effective nursing process for patients.

The goal of NIS is to support and enhance nursing practice to improve access to
information and tools

8. Which of the following is a disadvantage of nursing information systems?

A. Increased Accuracy and reliability of observations
B. Legibility with less time required to read and interpret accurately
C. Decrease time in writing notes and better documentation
D. Wording may not be common to user’s language
NIS disadvantages include longer charting due to the need for review of content
prior to selection, wording may not be common to the user's language. Standard
Dictionaries are not readily available, pre-established content and need to make
sure protocols are individualized for patients with co morbidities and freedom of
use vs security, lack of privacy

9. Reflect the patient's screening sessions, diagnoses, allergies (esp. on

medications), current health problems, medications, diagnostic or therapeutic
procedures, laboratory tests, and counseling on health problems.
A. Outcomes data
B. Demographic data
C. Health History
D. Current medical management

Current medical management reflects the patient's screening sessions, diagnoses,

allergies (esp. on medications), current health problems, medications, diagnostic
or therapeutic procedures, laboratory tests, and counseling on health problems.

10. Which of the following presents the measures of aftereffects of health care
and of various health problems., outcomes directly reported by patient after
treatment will be most useful?
A. Outcomes data
B. Biographical data
C. Health history
D. Current medical management

Outcomes Data presents the measures of aftereffects of health care and of

various health problems., outcomes
directly reported by patient after treatment will be most useful
SAS 19
1. Instruction and learning occur not only in different locations, but also at
different times. This form of E-learning is
referred to as which of the following?
A. Synchronous Learning
B. Asynchronous Learning
C. Blended Learning
D. Mixed Learning

Asynchronous is communication that happens over a period of time. Letters,

emails and telephone voicemail messages are examples of this kind of
communication

2. It is a mixture of face to face and online teaching.

A. Synchronous Learning
B. Asynchronous Learning
C. Blended Learning
D. Mixed Learning

Blended learning combines some form of classroom learning with a form of online
instruction delivered outside the
classroom.

3. Forms of education, instruction and learning that occur at the same time but
not in the same place.
A. Synchronous Learning
B. Asynchronous Learning
C. Blended Learning
D. Mixed Learning

Synchronous Learning is communication that happens 'live' in real time or at the

moment of speaking. Face-to-face conversation or telephone calls are both
examples of this kind of communication.
4. Select all the advantages of eLearning for Learners
A. Accommodates everyone’s needs
B. Learn at their own pace
C. Access to updated contents
D. All of the above

There are a lot of advantages of E-learning to learners. It includes accommodating

everyone’s needs, lecturescan be taken any number of times, access to updated
content, quick delivery of lessons and self-pacing

5. With the spread of virtual schools and courses, some educators have expressed
concerns about students: ___.
A. Overlearning materials
B. Losing the benefits of face-to-face contact
C. Engaging in excessive online game playing
D. Performing poorly on standardized tests

Losing the benefits of face-to-face contact

6. While talking with a client, a nurse determines that the client is participating in
real-time telehealth based on the
understanding that this involves:
A. Teaching online
B. Instructor are not in the same place or working at the same time
C. Teaching offline
D. Same-time interaction of the client and provider via video.

Real time means same time interaction. When an event or function is processed
instantaneously, it is said to occur in real-time. To say something takes place in
real-time is the same as saying it is happening "live" or "on-the-fly."
7. A nurse is reading a journal article about the advantages and disadvantages of
online learning. When reading the article, which aspect would the nurse identify
as a disadvantage? Select all that apply.
A. Isolation from personal touch
B. Technology skills
C. Self-discipline
D. All of the above

8. Refers to the use of telecommunications and information technology (IT) for

the delivery of nursing care.
A. Telehealth
B. Telemedicine
C. Telenursing
D. None of the above
ANSWER C.
Telenursing is the use of information technology in the provision of nursing
services whenever physical distance
exists between patient and nurse, or between any number of nurses.
9. What are the fastest growing applications of telenursing?
A. Home Care
B. Telephone Triage
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Home care and Telephone triage.

10. Refers to a type of instruction that allows a person to control the flow of
instruction
A. Self-paced Learning
B. Social-media Learning
C. Online Learning
D. Synchronous Learning
Self-paced learning is a learning method in which the learner is able to control the
amount of material they consume as well as the duration of time they need to
learn the new information properly.

11. What type of learning occurs in real time?

A. Synchronous
B. Asynchronous
C. Virtual
D. None of the above

Synchronous learning is a general term used to describe forms of education,

instruction, and learning that occur at the same time (real time), but not in the
same place

12. Implies that people at different locations have audio, and possibly video,
contact, which is used to carry out
telehealth applications.
A. Webinar
B. Seminar
C. Teleconferencing
D. Blog

Teleconferencing is an aggregation of audio conferencing, video conferencing,

and data conferencing, and includes multiple participants in a live real-time
session

13. Implies that people meet face-to-face and view the same images through the
use of telecommunications and computer technology even though they are not in
the same location.
A. Audio conference
B. Video conference
C. Audio graphic conference
D. Computer conference
Video conference uses narrow band tele communications channels to transmit
visual information such as graphics, alpha-numeric, documents, and video
pictures as an adjunct to voice communication. Combines audio and video to
provide voice communications and video images.

14. Which type of teleconference uses telephone lines to connect two or more
computers and modems?
A. Audio conference
B. Video conference
C. Audio graphic conference
D. Computer conference

Computer conferencing is the use of an enhanced electronic mail environment to.

establish communication asynchronously or synchronously among participants
who may be separated by time and/or distance. It uses telephone lines to connect
two or more computers and modems.

15. Which of the following is an advantage of teleconferencing?

A. Adaptable
B. Enhances productivity at a lower cost
C. Interactive
D. All of the above

The advantages of teleconferencing include: saving time, low cost, accessible,

larger audience, adaptable, flexible, secure, timely, interactive and enhances
productivity.

16. Which of the following is used to capture and send video from your local
endpoint?
A. Camera
B. Video display
C. Microphone
D. Codec

Camera is an electronic device for recording visual images in the form of

photographs, film, or video signals.

17. Refers to a device that connects all telephone lines to one teleconference.
A. Hosting service
B. Conference bridge
C. Call in number
D. Punch

Conference bridge allows a group of people to participate in a phone call. The

most common form of bridge which allows participants to dial into a virtual
meeting room from their own phone. This is in contrast to three-way calling,
a standard feature of most phone systems which only allows a total of three
participants. Conference bridge connects all telephone lines to one
teleconference.

18. A company that provides teleconference services

A. Hosting service
B. Conference Bridge
C. Telephone service
D. Teleconference service

Hosting services are applications, IT infrastructure components or functions that

organize access from external service providers, typically through an internet
connection. It is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and
organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Web
hosts are companies that provide space on a server owned or leased for use by
clients, as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center.
19. This refers to a series of numbers, like a password, that allow someone to
participate in a teleconference.
A. Personal Number
B. Secret pass
C. Passcode
D. Decoder

A passcode is a numeric sequence used to authenticate a user on a computer or

electronic device. The term is sometimes used synonymously with "password,"
but technically a passcode only contains numbers. The security of a numeric
passcode is proportional to how many digits it contains

20. Which of the following is not a part of the basic system of videoconferencing?
A. Freeze frame
B. Compressed
C. Full motion video
D. Network

There are three basic systems: freeze frame, compressed, and full-motion video.
in this a television type picture is transmitted through a mounted camera on T.V.
and displayed along with the audio message.

SAS 20
1. What is the first step on how to search effectively?
A. Where to search database
B. Search techniques
C. Identify search words or keywords
D. Evaluating information

Identify search words or keywords. Analyze your research topic or question :

What are the main ideas? What concepts or theories have you already covered?
Write down your main ideas, synonyms, related words or phrases
2. If you choose a topic for a multiple-page research paper that is too broad or
vague, you will likely find:
A. very little information
B. too much information
C. just enough information
D. None of the above

The question pertains to the fact that they can be too much information.

3. Allows you to efficiently search for published information such as magazine,

journal and newspaper articles.
A. Database
B. Search engine
C. Google
D. Yahoo

Database: it allows you to efficiently search for published information such as

magazine, journal and newspaper articles.

4. Refers to a systematic and well-organized search from the already published

data to identify a breadth of good quality references on a specific topic.
A. Literature searches
B. Google search
C. Yahoo search
D. Bing Search

Literature searches are organized, systematic and thorough search of all types of
literature in a certain topic
5. If you choose a topic for a multiple-page research paper that is very specific or
new, you will likely find:
A. very little information
B. too much information
C. just enough information
D. none of the above

The question pertains to the fact that they can be very little information.

6. What type of resource is written by an expert in a particular field, reports on

scholarly research, and includes a list of cited references at the end?
A. Journal article
B. Magazine article
C. Encyclopedia article
D. Newspaper article

Journal articles are shorter than books and written about very specific topics. A
journal is a collection of articles (like a magazine) that is published regularly
throughout the year. Journals present the most recent research, and journal
articles are written by experts, for experts.

7. Periodical articles come from: (Select one)

A. Journals
B. Magazines
C. Newspaper
D. All of the above

All of the above

8. Review the citation below. Select the source that it comes from:
"Does Reality Backbite? Physical, Verbal, and Relational Aggression in Reality
Television Programs." By Coyne, Sarah M.; Robinson, Simon L.; Nelson, David A.
Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, Apr2010, Vol. 54 Issue 2,
p282-298, 17p, 3 Charts.
A. Book
B. Newspaper
C. Popular magazine
D. Scholarly journal

Scholarly journals specialize in publishing technical and research-oriented articles,

and are mostly intended for students and other scholars.

9. Review the article citation below. Select the source that it comes from:
"THE Wild, the Stupid & the Jersey Shore Shuffle." By Eliscu, Jenny. Rolling Stone,
8/5/2010, Issue 1110, p54-57, 4p, 2 Color Photographs.
A. Popular magazine
B. Book
C. Newspaper
D. Scholarly journal

Popular magazines are designed to inform without in-depth analysis. The content
includes entertainment personality profiles and current popular culture articles.
Magazines are not scholarly sources! Popular periodicals come in many
formats, although often slick and attractive in appearance with lots of color
graphics (photographs, drawings, etc.).

10. What is the most popular search engine in the world?

A. Google
B. Yahoo
C. Bing
D. Firefox
Google Search, or simply Google, is a web search engine developed by Google
LLC. It is the most used search engine on
the World Wide Web across all platforms, with 92.62% market share as of June
2019, handling more than 5.4 billion
searches each day.