Question 1

A new nurse is learning how to use a spreadsheet and how it differs from word processing. Which action would the nurse most likely identify as specific to spreadsheets?

Accepted Answer

Spreadsheets are distinct from word processing software in their ability to perform calculations using built-in formula functions. This feature is central to the functionality of spreadsheet programs, allowing for automatic computations based on the data entered.

Question 2

A nurse working on his personal computer is preparing a spreadsheet for his professional expenses. He plans to put data into the rectangles in the table. The nurse identifies these rectangles as:

Accepted Answer

In a spreadsheet, the rectangles where data is entered are called cells. Each cell is the intersection of a row and a column.

Question 3

A nurse has prepared a spreadsheet with times spent on various nursing activities. The data fill three columns and four rows. The nurse names a cell range that encompasses the first cell of the second column through the last cell of the third column. The nurse would express this cell range as:

Accepted Answer

In spreadsheet notation, cell ranges are expressed by stating the top left cell of the range, a colon, and then the bottom right cell of the range. "B1:C4" correctly identifies the range from the first cell in the second column to the last cell in the third column, covering all rows.

Question 4

A nurse is deciding about whether to create a spreadsheet or a table to present information. The nurse would most likely use a table for which information?

Accepted Answer

A table is suitable for listing benefits and limitations of breast-feeding as it allows for clear, organized presentation of qualitative information in a comparative format.

Question 5

A nurse is reviewing a spreadsheet and identifies a cell containing an absolute formula. Which symbol would the nurse interpret as indicating this?

Accepted Answer

The dollar sign ($) in a formula indicates an absolute reference in spreadsheets, meaning the cell reference does not change when the formula is copied to other cells.

Question 6

When creating a spreadsheet that involves formulas, the user understands that the computer follows a specific order of operations. The following appears on the spreadsheet: 2 + 16 - 3(8 - 3)² ÷ 5. Place the operations listed below in the order that they would occur from first to last for this example. A- Addition B- Exponentiation C- Parentheses D- Division E- Multiplication F- Subtraction

Accepted Answer

The correct order of operations, known as PEMDAS, is Parentheses first, Exponents (or powers and roots) second, followed by Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and finally Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This makes option D the correct sequence.

Question 7

When creating a spreadsheet, a nurse locks the cells of a spreadsheet to prevent the nurse from changing the cell value. The nurse is engaged in:

Accepted Answer

Locking cells in a spreadsheet is a method of data protection, ensuring that the data cannot be accidentally altered or tampered with.

Question 8

To ensure that a spreadsheet effectively communicates what is intended, which action would be most important to include?

Accepted Answer

Naming each spreadsheet to clearly identify its purpose or topic is crucial for effective communication. It helps users understand the content and objective of the spreadsheet at a glance, facilitating easier navigation and comprehension.

Question 9

After entering information about groups of clients attending follow-up client education sessions into a spreadsheet, a nurse decides to create a chart to represent the information. Which type of chart would be most appropriate to use to depict the percentages of the groups of clients?

Accepted Answer

A pie chart is most appropriate for depicting percentages of a whole, making it ideal for showing the distribution of groups of clients in terms of their percentage of the total.

Question 10

When creating a chart from a spreadsheet using commercial software, which step would be done first?

Accepted Answer

Selecting the cells of data for the chart is typically the first step in creating a chart, as you need to define which data will be visualized before choosing the type of chart or using chart tools.

Question 11

Which actions demonstrate achievement of intermediate spreadsheet skills? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

A diabetic nurse educator is using a spreadsheet to perform an item analysis for a quiz given to several different groups of clients with diabetes over the past 6 months. The nurse educator has beginning-level spreadsheet skills. Which actions would the nurse educator most likely do? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A beginning-level user is likely to use separate worksheets for organization, draft designs on paper to plan, and name spreadsheets for clarity, but may not have the skills to customize menus or understand how to effectively enter multiple values into single cells for analysis.

Question 13

A nurse is enrolled in a class to learn how to use spreadsheet software. During one of the classes, the nurse asks, "What is the difference between a worksheet and a workbook?" Which response best answers this question?

Accepted Answer

A workbook is a file containing one or more worksheets, allowing for organization and management of multiple related spreadsheets within a single file.

Question 14

A nurse manager has created a spreadsheet with data about the number of nurses enrolled in continuing education programs over the past 6 months. The nurse manager now wants to use this information to create a chart to compare the amounts over each quarter. Which type of chart would be most appropriate for the nurse manager to use?

Accepted Answer

A clustered bar chart is most appropriate for comparing the amounts over each quarter because it allows for the comparison of different categories (in this case, months or quarters) side by side, making it easier to see differences and trends over time.

Question 15

A nurse is entering data into a spreadsheet and formats the cell as text. Which data would be appropriate for the nurse to enter into this type of cell? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Formatting a cell as text in a spreadsheet is appropriate for data that should not be manipulated mathematically or altered in format by the spreadsheet's automatic formatting. Medical record numbers, zip codes, and social security numbers are typically entered as text to preserve any leading zeros and to prevent the spreadsheet from treating them as numerical values, which could lead to unintended mathematical operations or formatting changes.

Question 16

A nurse working with a spreadsheet identifies that a logic error is occurring. The nurse understands that this type of error reflects:

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

A nurse wants to reference a cell range in another workbook to the current spreadsheet. Which process would the nurse use?

Accepted Answer

Linking allows for referencing cells or ranges in different workbooks, enabling the current spreadsheet to display or use data from another workbook.

Question 18

Dashboards would compare to which part on a car?

Accepted Answer

Dashboards in the context of technology or business intelligence are similar to the instrument control panel in a car because they both provide real-time information and metrics at a glance. Just as a car's instrument panel displays speed, fuel level, and engine warnings, a dashboard displays key metrics and data points relevant to an organization or process.

Question 19

A nurse researcher is reviewing the line graph created from data on a spreadsheet. The researcher identifies the data point as:

Accepted Answer

The data point in a line graph represents the intersection of a specific value on the x-axis (often time or another independent variable) and its corresponding value on the y-axis (the dependent variable or the actual data value being measured).

Question 20

A nurse is preparing to insert a date for the current year into a spreadsheet to be used for calculation. Which format would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?

Accepted Answer

For spreadsheet calculations involving dates, the most appropriate format is typically numerical with a standard separator, such as slashes or dashes. The format "4/3" clearly represents the 3rd day of the 4th month, making it suitable for calculations and universally understood in contexts where the month comes before the day.

Quiz 7: Mastering Spreadsheet Software