Definitions & Basics
Q: What does EHR stand for?
A: Electronic Health Record.
Q: Name one primary role of an informatics nurse.
A: Clinical Analyst, Educator, Project Manager, or Quality Assurance Specialist.
Q: This technology enables remote patient care and consultations.
A: Telehealth or Telemedicine.
Q: Name one essential communication skill an informatics nurse must possess.
A: Clear communication, leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution.
Q: Name the U.S. regulation primarily responsible for patient data privacy and protection.
A: HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
Q: Nursing informatics integrates nursing science with what two other sciences?
A: Information science and computer science.
Q: Which informatics nurse role focuses mainly on training and digital literacy?
A: Educator and Trainer.
Q: Which type of informatics system provides clinicians with evidence-based alerts and recommendations?
A: Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS).
Q: What kind of skills enable informatics nurses to interpret data effectively?
A: Analytical skills.
Q: What ethical issue arises when patient information is improperly accessed or shared?
A: Breach of confidentiality or patient privacy.
Q: According to the ANA, what is the primary goal of nursing informatics?
A: To manage and communicate information to improve patient outcomes.
Q: Which role involves evaluating system effectiveness and usability?
A: System Evaluation and Quality Assurance.
Q: Name a significant challenge informatics nurses face when implementing Electronic Health Records.
A: Resistance from staff or interoperability issues.
Q: Name two technical skills required of informatics nurses.
A: Data analytics, proficiency in software use, data visualization, troubleshooting.
Q: Why is data security especially critical in nursing informatics?
A: To protect sensitive patient information and comply with legal standards.
Q: In what decade did nursing informatics become officially recognized by the ANA as a nursing specialty?
A: The 1990s (specifically 1992).
Q: Which informatics nurse role primarily involves analyzing workflow and clinical data?
A: Clinical Analyst.
Q: Name two major benefits of implementing EHRs.
A: Improved patient safety, efficiency, data accessibility, or reduction of errors.
Q: What competency ensures informatics nurses can effectively support technology adoption among healthcare teams?
A: Leadership and interpersonal skills.
Q: Which informatics ethical issue relates directly to fairness in technology accessibility and patient treatment?
A: Health equity or digital divide.
Q: Name the official certification body for Informatics Nursing.
A: The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Q: What is a significant responsibility of an informatics nurse working as a project manager?
A: Managing implementation projects, coordinating teams, resources, and budgets.
Q: What informatics technology has significantly advanced due to the widespread adoption of smartphones in healthcare?
A: Mobile Health (mHealth).
Q: What type of skill specifically refers to managing databases, patient records, and large data sets?
A: Data management skills.
Q: What legal concern might arise if an informatics nurse neglects documentation standards in electronic systems?
A: Liability, malpractice, or legal repercussions.