A nurse is concerned about an upcoming debate on a proposed state ...

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A nurse is concerned about an upcoming debate on a proposed state health care policy change. What actions can the nurse take in order to have his or her voice heard on this issue? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Contact legislators by phone to express opinions.
  b. Encourage nursing experts to testify at hearings.
  c. Gather information and speak at the hearings.
  d. Run for election to governmental office.
  e. Write letters to supportive state representatives.

Question 2

A student studying informatics in nursing understands which of the following terms? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. An information-literate person can find, retrieve, analyze, and use information.
  b. Health informatics is the study of systems and information technology.
  c. Information literacy incorporates informatics and information management processes.
  d. Information management consists of collecting, processing, and communicating data.
  e. The focus of health information is on the management of the systems used.

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, E
Nurses have many avenues for becoming politically active and ensuring that their voices are heard. To influence the outcome of this proposed change, the nurse can contact legislators by phone, encourage experts to testify, speak at hearings, and write letters. Running for office will allow the nurse great political involvement but will not affect the outcome of a policy change soon to be debated.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
A person who is information-literate can find, retrieve, analyze, and use health information. Health informatics is the study of systems and information technology, but its focus is on information management, not computer systems. Information literacy incorporates both informatics and information management, consisting of collective, processing, and communicating data.