Informatics Nurse Test Introduction to Informatics Nurse 4

Question 1

Which nursing theorist's work is most closely associated with the foundational informatics model that includes the concept of 'wisdom'?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Saba

Answer

Virginia Saba contributed significantly to nursing informatics theory, including the Clinical Care Classification system and foundational informatics frameworks.

Question 2

A 'workaround' in clinical informatics is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

An informal practice that bypasses a system's intended workflow

Answer

Workarounds are informal, unapproved practices staff develop to circumvent system barriers, often creating safety risks.

Question 3

Which type of clinical decision support (CDS) tool alerts a prescriber when an ordered drug dose exceeds a safe threshold?

Accepted Answer

Dosing alert

Answer

Dosing alerts fire when an ordered dose falls outside safe parameters for a patient's weight, age, or renal function.

Question 4

Governance of an EHR system typically includes:

Accepted Answer

A multidisciplinary committee with clinical, operational, and IT representation

Answer

Effective EHR governance requires a multidisciplinary committee to balance clinical, operational, and technical needs in decision-making.

Question 5

In an EHR, a 'problem list' serves what primary clinical purpose?

Accepted Answer

Providing a longitudinal record of active and resolved patient diagnoses

Answer

The problem list provides a continuously updated summary of a patient's active and historical medical conditions to support care coordination.

Informatics Nurse Test Practice Test

Informatics Nurse Test Practice Test

Informatics Nurse Test Introduction to Informatics Nurse 4