Which is a role of the INS?

• A. Represents nursing on a national standards task-force
• B. Performs hospital sanitation inspections
• C. Manages hospital laundry services
• D. Schedules staff vacation requests

Answer: (A)

This item tests the role of the Informatics Nurse Specialist in standards development and representation. The best choice is that the INS represents nursing on a national standards task-force because this role specifically involves bringing nursing practice to the table in standards, policy, and governance for health IT. It ensures that data, terminology, interoperability, and decision support reflect real nursing care needs. The other tasks described are operational duties handled by facilities, environmental services, or human resources, not by informatics nursing professionals. So representing nursing in national standards efforts aligns with how the INS integrates clinical knowledge with information systems to advance safe, effective care.