Which statement best distinguishes the difference between ...

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Which statement best distinguishes the difference between information literacy and computer literacy?
 
  1. Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas computer literacy provides the basis for computer order entry.
  2. Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas computer literacy helps the nurse to access data.
  3. A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not information skills.
  4. Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal computers.

Question 2

The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the higher-level information useful in caring for clients?
 
  1. The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8 degrees F., and oxygen saturation of 98.
  2. Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with differential.
  3. The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with prostatitis.
  4. After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the client reported feeling better today.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Computer literacy is a popular term used to refer to a familiarity with the use of personal computers, including the use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and e-mail. The majority of students admitted to nursing schools now enter with some level of computer literacy.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Your chosen response is an example of having pieces of data without interpretation. Information necessitates that the nurse interpret and structure the results of clinical data into information.