After teaching a class about informatics, the instructor ...

[P68T]

After teaching a class about informatics, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students define informatics as which of the following?
 
  A) Use of computers
  B) Use of information technology
  C) Management of information
  D) Access to the Internet

Question 2

A nurse is nervous about the impeding introduction of computerized nursing care records at the hospital because he does not consider himself to be technologically adept. How should this nurse best respond to this situation?
 
  A) Take courses in advanced practice nursing to build his knowledge.
  B) Explore employment opportunities in settings that use written documentation systems.
  C) Advocate for a delay in the introduction of the proposed system.
  D) Seek out opportunities to learn the relevant knowledge and practice the necessary skills.

[ErinKing]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
A nurse who lacks technological knowledge or skills should seek out opportunities
to expand these. This is preferable to finding a job elsewhere, studying advanced practice
nursing, or attempting to delay the change.