NI - PRELIM

What is the French word of Informatics ?

Answer explanation

French word “informatique” = computer science.

Useful in locating current literature about the problem and related concepts. Helps in searching for existing documents, and e-mail to colleagues.

Answer explanation

Function in Computers in Nursing Research

What are the functions of computers in nursing research?

Answer explanation

1. Problem identification

2. Literature review

3. Research design

4. Data collection and analysis

5. Research dissemination

What are the function of computers in nursing practice?

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1. ) RECORDS CLIENT INFORMATION

2) PROVIDES ACCESS TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS

3) USED TO MANAGE CLIENT SCHEDULING

4) DOCUMENTATION OF CLIENT STATUS & MEDICAL RECORDS KEEPING

5) BEDSIDE DATA ENTRY

6) COMPUTER BASED CLIENT RECORD EMRS/ CPRS

7) ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO CLIENTS

8) PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

What are the 10 computers in the nursing education?

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PDA (Personal Digital Assistants)

LCD Projectors

Wireless routers

Desktops

Laptops

Smartphone

Videos/ Animations

Distance Learning

Testing (NCLEX)

Student and Course record management

The study of computers, including both hardware and software design.

Defined as Computer Science + Information Science.

Body of knowledge that provides theoretical basis for information technology.

Used in conjunction with the name of a discipline, it denotes an application of computer science and information science to the management and processing of data, information, and knowledge in the named discipline.

The use of computers technology to support nursing, including clinical practice, administration, education, and research.