NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NURSING INFORMATICS
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
IMIA-NI
|
|
CNA
|
|
Health Information
|
|
None of the above
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Nursing informatics facilitates the integration of data, information, and knowledge to support patients, nurses, and other providers in their decision making in all roles and settings. This support is accomplished through the use of information structures, information processes, and information technology.
Detailed explanation-2: -The foundation of nursing informatics is based on the concepts of data, informa-tion and knowledge. Because information and knowledge are essential for nurses when interpreting data and making decisions, it is important to know the difference between these concepts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Data can be processed to produce information. Data and information are the building blocks for creating knowledge. But the practice of nursing and in turn the practice of nursing informatics occurs when data, information and knowledge are used to meet the health needs of individuals, families, groups and communities.