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Question 31
Type: MCSA
There are often unforeseen issues that emerge during the implementation phase of the life cycle. Which of the
following may be considered a barrier?
1. Staff training
2. Poor communication
3. Employ a qualified nurse informatics specialist to lead the change.
4. Incorporate the suggestions of point-of-care staff
Question 32
Type: MCSA
When selecting the chair of the technology committee who is charged with leading the committee members and
decision making regarding implementation of the new system, the best person suited for this role would be which
of the following?
1. The vice president of nursing
2. Informatics nurse specialist
3. Information technology programmer
4. Staff nurses affected by the system implementation
Question 33
Type: MCMA
Which of the following critical elements apply to the development of the timeline prior to implementation of the
system?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Necessary tasks
2. Scope of each task
3. The members' roles and responsibilities in accomplishing the tasks
4. Driving forces of the market
5. Development of crib sheets
Question 34
Type: MCSA
A timeline is defined as which of the following?
1. A visual plan that helps keep everyone on track and understand where others are in the project.
2. Part of the evaluation phase of the life cycle
3. A tool that measures outcomes
4. A best practice model
Question 35
Type: FIB
The ________________________ environment is a term that refers to the time when the new system is in
operation.
Standard Text:
Question 36
Type: MCSA
The notion of staggering the implementation of the system is determined during the planning phase by committee
members. The rationale behind staggering the implementation of the new system can be related to which of the
following statements?
1. The decision to incorporate a roll out model of implementation can be used to identify issues before the entire
system goes live.
2. Staggering allows staff members to become more familiar with the new technology.
3. Budgetary constraints are the main factors in determining whether a system should be staggered or fully
implemented.
4. Nurses and staff need additional time to accept an unwanted technological change.
Question 37
Type: MCSA
Which of the following makes training is most effective?
1. It occurs during the nurse's scheduled shift
2. When measurable objectives are employed
3. Training is conducted on the staff's day off
4. Another staff member conducts the session
Question 38
Type: MCSA
Which of the following is a key element for a successful system implementation?
1. Effective training
2. Incorporating data dictionaries at every terminal
3. Providing a help desk during the day shift
4. Finding a ancillary staff member to assist in trouble shooting the new system
Question 39
Type: MCSA
Implementation of any system can be facilitated by the committee's understanding of the amount of time that is
needed to successfully complete the project. To that end, what is an important staffing concept for administration
to consider when appointing members to a technology committee?
1. Committee member must equally divide duties to complete tasks.
2. Committee members should meet more than once a week to complete tasks.
3. All member of the committee need a comprehensive technology background.
4. Relevant committee members can be given alternate work assignments to accommodate the increase in
committee work.
Question 40
Type: FIB
Soon after the go-live event, ____________ from the implementation evaluation should be acted on in a timely
manner.
Standard Text:
Question 41
Type: FIB
A _________________________ is an excellent and low-tech method to solicit feedback after a system has been
implemented.
Standard Text:
Question 42
Type: MCSA
The ongoing maintenance of the technical issues is the role of which of the following departments?
1. Nursing
2. Information services department
3. Computer programmers
4. Vice president of technology
Question 43
Type: FIB
A large portion of ongoing maintenance is related to technical and ____________________ issues.
Standard Text:
Question 44
Type: MCMA
Which of the following considerations point to the need for a new system?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Poor performance
2. Frequent down times
3. Up to date programming language
4. No vendor support
5. Outmoded technology
Question 45
Type: MCSA
Which of the following statements is true about the life cycle?
1. The life cycle has a beginning and an end.
2. The life cycle is ongoing.
3. The life cycle is not relevant to system purchase or upgrades.
4. The life cycle has six distinctive steps.
