Functional Areas of Nursing Informatics Scope & Standards Practice Test

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• In Coordination, Facilitation and Integration, which role focuses on end-user needs and usability?
• Which stage is NOT part of the information life cycle (as generally defined)?
• Which item is NOT listed as a development activity for systems, products and resources?
• The common INS role in implementation includes which activities?
• Which of the following is listed as a development activity for complex technology networks?
• What is a direct benefit of workflow analysis in a clinical setting?
• In the INS research framework, which activity involves predicting outcomes using models?
• HCI is defined as the interaction between humans and computers through devices or voice recognition.
• Which statement best represents the key component of the CONSULTATION Functional Area?
• Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD) aims to do what in nursing practice?
• Which functional area encompasses information management and the operational architecture of health IT systems?
• Which standard is primarily used for exchanging health information between computer systems?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an area that requires access to data, information and knowledge for development and refinement?
• To promote safe HIT use, what must be considered?
• An NI that writes and enforces policies related to record retention is an example of which Functional Area?
• The project coordinator for an EHR implementation coordinating all aspects of the project is an example of which Functional Area?
• An example of a usability issue is an adjacency error (clicking the wrong element).
• Which role includes working as a HELP DESK team member, assisting with support during UPGRADES and RELEASES?
• Which statement best distinguishes data integrity from data reliability?
• Which component is described by a Data Flow Diagram?
• Which of the following is an example of change management and project coordination in Collaboration, Facilitation and Integration?
• Which sequence describes how data are transformed into knowledge by researchers?
• Which functional area fosters inter-professional collaboration in designing, developing, and deploying technology in healthcare settings?
• The INS as a hub for interprofessional communication corresponds to which functional area?
• Which role focuses on teaching basic NI principles to nursing students and preparing NI graduates to implement and evaluate clinical applications?
• Which statement reflects the key concepts for educators/trainers regarding learner assessment and feedback?
• Which functional area covers System analysis and design?
• Which functional area focuses on policy development and advocacy within nursing informatics?
• Which area is listed as a safety metric concern in health IT regarding prompts and alerts?
• Which functional area includes strategic IT planning and system implementation?
• Which capability is emphasized by the CONSULTATION functional area?
• HCI is the study of how people design, implement and evaluate interactive computer systems in the context of user's tasks and work.
• Which activity involves coding software for documenting diabetic education?
• Which functional area of nursing informatics focuses on applying ethical standards and regulatory requirements to revise procedures, establish technical processes, and meet regulatory mandates?
• Which statement best describes how continuing education addresses changing Health IT in NI?
• Which functional area includes the Educational and professional development component?
• An NI who works as grant administrator for a research agency, seeks to write grants that would fund NI-related projects, designs budgets and allocates resources. This is an example of which Functional Area of Nursing Informatics?
• Which activity is listed as an example of Collaboration, Facilitation and Integration?
• What areas of information will require NEW COMPETENCIES for end users?
• Which of the following are roles of INS researchers in research and evaluation?
• Which statement best captures a key responsibility of the nursing informaticist?
• What is the purpose of establishing a weighted case mix in nursing personnel allocations?
• Educators and trainers use data and information related to which scope?
• What is the purpose of INS advocacy in relation to policy and care coordination?
• How many functional areas of nursing informatics are there?
• What must the INS ensure of content that is available on web-based knowledge portals?
• Which measure is listed as a way the INS contributes to environmental health?
• Which factor is cited as a cause of injury in health care workplaces?
• In the CONSULTATION functional area, who are the roles described as applying informatics knowledge to serve as transformational leaders and resources for clients both formally and informally, internally and externally?
• The INS advocacy function includes advocacy for which groups?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a responsibility of educators and trainers in NI?
• What are core quality measures?
• Who must the INS include when considering education and professional development?
• Which statement accurately describes CMS eCQMs?
• Education in Nursing Informatics must adhere to what?
• Which functional area centers on Research and evaluation?
• Which functional area involves Consultation with stakeholders and advice on informatics solutions?
• Data and information are used in decision-making. Which statement best describes this?
• Which option is NOT typically a domain associated with outcomes analysis in nursing informatics?
• Which activity is part of knowledge management?
• An NI that ensures backup and disaster procedures are in place and operational is an example of which Functional Area?
• Which health IT safety risk is linked to exposure to electromagnetic frequencies or potential electric shock?
• What does HIE stand for in health IT safety context?
• What does the term e-iotragenesis describe in health information technology?
• What is the primary safety concern for consumers using health IT with BYOD?
• Which issue was identified by the IOM report as the most significant safety issue confronting clinicians in health IT?
• Quality indicators are
• The INS creates screens for which audiences?
• Which functional area focuses on Compliance and integrity management?
• Which functional area is primarily concerned with Quality and performance improvement?
• Which of the following is cited as playing a role in monitoring compliance and integrity of information?
• What is a key outcome of education and professional development in NI?
• Functional Area of Nursing Informatics: CONSULTATION is described by applying knowledge and skills to serve as transformational leader (formally/informally; internally/externally). Which area is this?
• Who serves as the Usability Expert in this functional area?
• Which accessibility standard is included among interoperability considerations?
• What is the purpose of health outcome data in healthcare organizations?
• Which methods help identify patterns in very large data stores and enterprise warehouses?
• System analysis aids in what aspect of computer-user interactions?
• The project manager for a clinical software company managing resources across inpatient and ambulatory areas is an example of which Functional Area?
• Which activity is aligned with Collaboration, Facilitation and Integration?
• Which expertise should a Nursing Informatics consultant possess according to the description?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the STEEEP framework?
• An NI that ensures confidentiality of data transmitted via Telehealth and telemedicine devices is an example of which Functional Area?
• What is the intended outcome of measuring and reporting eCQMs?
• What must be assessed prior to education implementation?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between policy development and advocacy within INS?
• In research and evaluation, which term is a stage in the process?
• Which usability study is described for evaluating data-entry methods in the material?
• Data reliability means that data are
• Which functional area is Development of systems, products, resources focused on?
• Which functional area has a key component that describes INS as a hub for interprofessional communication and a bridge among end users and IT?
• Which is a CMS eCQM domain?
• What is an example of analysis used for clinical vocabularies?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of an analyst?
• Which is NOT a CMS eCQM domain measured for quality improvement?
• Change management and project coordination often go with which functional area?
• What is a key component of Compliance and Integrity Management?
• Which functional area covers genetics and genomics within nursing informatics?
• What do advocates write to elective officials to obtain support for?
• Which role involves orienting students to Telehealth and mHealth technologies and providing consumer education?
• Entity Relationship Diagram is defined as
• Which item is NOT a component of a Data Flow Diagram?
• Which advocacy initiatives may the INS participate in?
• What is a cognitive walkthrough?
• Systems implementation closely follows which process?
• Which role assists with IMPLEMENTATION, USE and ONGOING SUPPORT?
• Why is continuing education needed in NI?
• Operational Architecture uses views to describe and interrelate which elements to accomplish clinical operations?
• An NI leader who supervises an implementation and education team, represents nursing interests in IT committees, and oversees nursing standards and vocabularies used in applications exemplifies which functional area?
• In the Development of Systems, Products and Resources, what is the primary role of the informatics nurse specialist (INS)?
• Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of Compliance and Integrity Management in Nursing Informatics?
• Data integrity refers to the correctness of data after processing, storage, or transmission.
• Data Flow Diagram is best described as
• What is a common role of the INS in the implementation of informatics systems?
• In Nursing Informatics, which term is used to describe education, even though vendors often refer to it as training?
• Computer literacy is defined as what?
• What does eCQMs stand for?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of Information Management and Operational Architecture?
• Which best describes the Critical Path planning technique?
• The clinical liaison for a Telehealth software vendor communicates with providers and consumers to ensure plans are agreeable and providers receive adequate training. This is an example of which Functional Area?
• What is the primary aim of the ONC health IT patient action and surveillance plan?
• Which two areas are the FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES for nurse educators?
• Meta-analysis can identify large-scale trends across multiple groups of data.
• A knowledge base that supports quality health care is described as consisting of what?
• The integration of quality and performance improvement aims to enhance what?
• Taxonomies in nursing informatics are used to
• Which of the following is NOT typically used as a tool in system analysis and design?
• When consumers engage in their own health management via health IT, including BYOD, what primary concerns are highlighted?
• Which functional area of Nursing Informatics is influenced by factors such as To Err is Human, Downfall of Enron, Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002, Pay-for-performance (CMS), and HIPAA?
• Meaningful Use primarily concerns with using standardized vocabularies to enable interoperability.
• An NI who works as a project director for a software company, manages implementation teams on various projects and consults with clients on all aspects of system selection, customization, adoption, and software use. This is an example of which Functional Area of Nursing Informatics?
• Which organization is listed as part of nurse initiatives to monitor environmental health?
• A knowledge base in quality health care informatics is built from which components?
• A major responsibility of the INS is
• Analysis is required for which elements?
• Which functional area is explicitly about information management and the architecture that supports it?
• Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) are tools that help measure and track quality of care provided by which entities, as generated by what system?
• Which statement best describes the overarching goal of education and professional development in NI?
• Which role includes oversight of social media - enhancing communication technologies for consumers, providers, etc.?
• What topics does NI train on to achieve optimal use of informatics solutions?
• Which functional area addresses Safety, security, and environmental health within nursing informatics?
• Which topics are included in advocacy education to legislators?
• The INS translates user requirements into what?
• Which elements are included in the STEEEP framework for care quality?
• Data can be aggregated in a number of ways to
• Which of the following is listed as a development activity for systems and resources?
• Who should fulfill the shared obligation to increase knowledge of health IT's impact and maximize safety?
• Which item is identified as part of consideration for patient access to health information?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an analysis activity?
• What is needed for knowledge management?
• Who develops, implements and evaluates curricula and educational technologies to meet the learner's needs?
• Which role involves educating end users how to integrate INTEGRATE applications into work processes?
• INS are positioned to generate trend reports and track events. Which choice reflects a typical INS deliverable?
• Which human-computer interaction tools can be used in analysis?
• Which of the following is a stage in the information life cycle?
• An NI who audits charges to documented care given for reimbursement or abnormal billing practices is an example of which Functional Area?
• Information literacy is defined as what?
• What is the overarching goal of Information Management and Operational Architecture?
• Outcomes analysis may be related to which nursing domains?
• What can SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS do?
• An NI that periodically monitors software audit logs for breaches and ensures passwords are not shared is an example of which Functional Area?
• The INS contributes to health policy by bringing expertise in which areas?
• An NI who acts as a security officer to ensure HIPAA standards are met by software vendors is an example of which Functional Area of Nursing Informatics?
• Entity Relationship Diagram documents which concept?
• The CONSULTATION functional area requires the ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities. Which statement reflects this requirement?
• What is the key component name of Coordination, Facilitation and Integration?
• Which is a role of the INS?
• What accessibility consideration must the INS ensure when presenting information to consumers?
• What does the INFORMATICS NURSE LOBBYIST do?
• Policy-related activities may include which of the following?
• What does consumer health policy help you do?
• All aspects of healthcare delivery require access to significant what?
• Analyzing a meta-database like UMLS requires knowledge of nursing and medical vocabularies to map taxonomies and analyze relationships.
• Which statement best describes the information life cycle value concept?
• Information management efforts address all of the following EXCEPT which element?
• Within the Development of Systems, Products and Resources, which activity involves designing education manuals and media?
• Which option is NOT a characteristic of the Operational Architecture as described?
• Which term is NOT part of the stated characteristics of the Operational Architecture?
• Vendors typically refer to NI education as what?
• In health IT environments, which statement is true?
• What is the purpose of comparative effectiveness?
• What core competency is needed in healthcare and nursing practice and should be taught at all nursing curricula levels?
• Which recordkeeping log is cited for environmental health monitoring in nursing practice?
• Which statement describes the web content development role for educational materials?
• Which of the following describes the capabilities of INS (informatics nursing specialists)?
• What is the primary purpose of a Learning Management System (LMS) in nursing informatics?
• Data visualization in KDD is coupled with statistical analysis and helps in what way?
• What is the primary focus of workflow analysis in nursing informatics?
• Which analysis activity uses knowledge discovery methods to build a predictive model of patient falls from warehoused data?
• Which analysis activity involves tracking health consumer data to establish a weighted case mix to determine nursing personnel allocations?
• Which role is responsible for creating SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY SCENARIOS and curricula to support traditional learning?
• A web content developer for a consortium is responsible for validating content for which items?
• Which task is part of maintaining an expanded nursing vocabulary for documentation?
• Which analysis activity identifies organizational barriers or breakdowns to avoid system failures or risk?