Nursing Informatics Practice Exam

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What is the term for the retrieval, analysis, or synthesis of data?

Data encryption
Data input
Data mining
Processing

The correct answer is: Processing

The term for the retrieval, analysis, or synthesis of data is known as "processing." In the context of nursing informatics, processing involves activities such as sorting, organizing, and manipulating data to derive meaningful information that can support decision-making in healthcare. Option A, data encryption, refers to the conversion of data into a code to prevent unauthorized access. Option B, data input, is the act of entering data into a system. Option C, data mining, specifically refers to the process of discovering patterns or trends in large datasets. However, in this case, processing is the most appropriate term for the activities described in the question.