Computers are important for evidence-based practice because: ...

[rayancarla1]

Computers are important for evidence-based practice because:
 
  a. Computer access is available to all healthcare staff
  b. Additional training is not required for information retrieval
  c. Information can be accessed and managed more efficiently
  d. All of the best evidence is available on the Internet

Question 2

Which informatics concept concerns the appropriate use of knowledge in managing or solving human problems?
 
  a. Wisdom
  b. Data
  c. Knowledge
  d. Information

[karmakat49]

Answer to Question 1

C
To incorporate the current, best evidence in your nursing practice, you must be able to locate the evidence, evaluate its quality and relevance to the problem, and apply the solution to clinical care. Computers are useful for data access, management, storage, and retrieval when conducting research or reviewing research findings. Specialized software aids in statistical analysis of research data. Computers are not available to all personnel in all healthcare institutions. Not all literature supporting best evidence is accessible electronically. Computer skills are obtained with training and/or experience in order to conduct literature searches using online databases.

Answer to Question 2

A
Wisdom is the appropriate use of knowledge in managing or solving human problems. Data are raw, unprocessed numbers, symbols, or words that have no meaning by themselves. Information consists of groupings of data processed into a meaningful, structured form. Knowledge is formed when data are grouped, creating meaningful information and relationships, which are then added to other structured information.