Chapter 23 Handbook Of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals 5th Edition

Chapter 23 Handbook Of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals 5th Edition

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Question 1

Type: MCSA

Which is the most likely reason for a college of nursing to offer distance learning courses?

1. To decrease faculty workload by automating course content and lectures
2. To facilitate computer literacy in students who are unfamiliar with computers
3. To minimize student contact with faculty by using e-mail and the Internet
4. To extend geographic boundaries and reach increased numbers of students

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: There is a strong push among nursing colleges to offer distance education in order to increase geographical boundaries. Distance education also allows nursing programs to improve student access, meet student demands, remain viable, and keep students on the cutting edge of technology. Workload, however, is not decreased; faculty must vigorously initiate contact with students to maintain interaction and students must have fundamental computer skills to take the courses.

Rationale 2: There is a strong push among nursing colleges to offer distance education in order to increase geographical boundaries. Distance education also allows nursing programs to improve student access, meet student demands, remain viable, and keep students on the cutting edge of technology. Workload, however, is not decreased; faculty must vigorously initiate contact with students to maintain interaction and students must have fundamental computer skills to take the courses.

Rationale 3: There is a strong push among nursing colleges to offer distance education in order to increase geographical boundaries. Distance education also allows nursing programs to improve student access, meet student demands, remain viable, and keep students on the cutting edge of technology. Workload, however, is not decreased; faculty must vigorously initiate contact with students to maintain interaction and students must have fundamental computer skills to take the courses.

Rationale 4: There is a strong push among nursing colleges to offer distance education in order to increase geographical boundaries. Distance education also allows nursing programs to improve student access, meet student demands, remain viable, and keep students on the cutting edge of technology. Workload, however, is not decreased; faculty must vigorously initiate contact with students to maintain interaction and students must have fundamental computer skills to take the courses.

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Understanding

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Teaching and Learning

Learning Outcome:

 

Question 2

Type: MCSA

Which student may be least suited for a distance learning class?

1. A 20-year-old professional nursing student in the last semester of the program
2. A 38-year-old RN to BSN student returning to school after a 14-year absence
3. A 24-year-old graduate nursing student in a nurse practitioner program
4. A 48-year-old RN who has just completed one year of master’s level courses

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: Students in current programs are exposed to computers and technology through their courses; older students who are returning to school may lack certain skills. However, each student must be individually considered.

Rationale 2: Students in current programs are exposed to computers and technology through their courses; older students who are returning to school may lack certain skills. However, each student must be individually considered.

Rationale 3: Students in current programs are exposed to computers and technology through their courses; older students who are returning to school may lack certain skills. However, each student must be individually considered.

Rationale 4: Students in current programs are exposed to computers and technology through their courses; older students who are returning to school may lack certain skills. However, each student must be individually considered.

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Applying

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Teaching and Learning

Learning Outcome:

 

Question 3

Type: MCSA

Web-based instruction (WBI) makes use of the hypertext capabilities of the Web. Which principle would best guide faculty who are teaching a Web-based course?

1. Assign group projects for students to encourage interaction and discussion among students
2. Use the latest version of software to encourage efficient and timely student response
3. Make detailed, lengthy documents for students to download and peruse at their leisure
4. On the class website, load multimedia presentations that utilize plug-ins to enhance instruction

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Group projects stimulate student interaction; this is important when students do not meet physically. Simple, short materials should be posted; because student equipment is variable, faculty should provide materials that can be accessed by older software programs without plug-ins.

Rationale 2: Group projects stimulate student interaction; this is important when students do not meet physically. Simple, short materials should be posted; because student equipment is variable, faculty should provide materials that can be accessed by older software programs without plug-ins.

Rationale 3: Group projects stimulate student interaction; this is important when students do not meet physically. Simple, short materials should be posted; because student equipment is variable, faculty should provide materials that can be accessed by older software programs without plug-ins.

Rationale 4: Group projects stimulate student interaction; this is important when students do not meet physically. Simple, short materials should be posted; because student equipment is variable, faculty should provide materials that can be accessed by older software programs without plug-ins.

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Understanding

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Teaching and Learning

Learning Outcome:

 

Question 4

Type: MCSA

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of Web-based instruction (WBI) for nursing students?

1. Learning time is prolonged due to the downloading of large learning modules.
2. The locus of control for learning lies with the student.
3. Online access is limited to those students who have a computer with Internet service.
4. Socializing students to their chosen profession is difficult.

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: WBI poses difficulties about the ability to socialize students to their chosen profession. This is because there are usually no regular, face-to-face meetings between the faculty and the student and among the students themselves. Downloading large learning modules does not prolong learning time. Large files are usually compressed for easy download within a short period of time.

Rationale 2: WBI poses difficulties about the ability to socialize students to their chosen profession. This is because there are usually no regular, face-to-face meetings between the faculty and the student and among the students themselves. The locus of control for learning does lie with the student; however, that is not a potential disadvantage.

Rationale 3: WBI poses difficulties about the ability to socialize students to their chosen profession. This is because there are usually no regular, face-to-face meetings between the faculty and the student and among the students themselves. Some students may not have a computer with Internet service at home but there are libraries that provide them.

Rationale 4: WBI poses difficulties about the ability to socialize students to their chosen profession. This is because there are usually no regular, face-to-face meetings between the faculty and the student and among the students themselves.

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Applying

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Teaching and Learning

Learning Outcome: