Evidence-based Practice And Nursing Research

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Question 1

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Multiple Choice

Testing the application of theories in different situations with different populations is considered to be:

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applied research.

clinical research.

basic research.

quantitative research.

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Question 2

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Multiple Choice

The American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional performance require nurses to use research findings in practice. This means that nurses:

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need to regulate their practice according to the latest journal articles.

nurses need to use the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.

nurses only need to participate in research while in advanced practice.

may use evidence-based practice to develop procedures but not policies.

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Question 3

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Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing a research study that includes data in the form of numbers. This study is likely what type of study?

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Qualitative

Experimental

Quasi-experimental

Quantitative

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Question 4

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Multiple Choice

In practice, the nurse has identified an observable phenomenon and wants to conduct research to generate a hypothesis through observation of the situation. The best way for the nurse to conduct this type of investigation would be to conduct a:

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correlational research study.

experimental research study.

descriptive research study.

quasi-experimental research study.

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Question 5

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Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting a qualitative research study. Qualitative research:

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is based on a constructivist philosophy.

assumes that reality is the same for everyone.

is deductive in nature and approach.

proceeds from specific facts to generalizations.

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Question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting a quantitative research study. Quantitative research:

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assumes that reality is fixed and stable.

is based on an inductive approach.

seeks to gain knowledge through observation.

usually produces data in narrative format.

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Question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to conduct a research study and is interested in exploring the lived experiences of nurses responsible for approaching patients and family members about the donation of organs. This type of research would be considered:

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grounded theory.

ethnography.

historical.

phenomenologic.

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Question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse has identified a research problem. What is the next step for this student?

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Conduct a literature review.

Address ethical procedures.

Collect data.

Analyze data.

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Question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting a literature review to determine the statistical results of all related studies. This type of review is known as:

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a meta-analysis.

an integrative literature review.

a systematic review.

grounded theory research.

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Question 10

Multiple Choice

In researching the effectiveness of an antihypertensive medication, the nurse knows that the medication would be the _ variable and the person's blood pressure would be the ____ variable.

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dependent, independent

independent, dependent

treatment, controlled

controlled, treatment

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Question 11

Multiple Choice

While conducting a controlled research study, the nurse wants greater assurance that the result is due to treatment itself and not another factor. For this purpose, the researcher should include:

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a treatment group.

an independent variable.

a dependent variable.

a control group.

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Question 12

Multiple Choice

An institutional review board (IRB) is a review committee established to:

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approve research involving animal subjects.

approve research that is not government funded.

function differently than scholarly journals do.

protect the rights of human research subjects.

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Question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to conduct a study involving the "post-prandial" blood sugars in patients who have received intensive diabetic rehabilitation versus diabetics undergoing "usual care." In order for the consent to be valid, the nurse would have to:

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change the language of the consent.

keep explanations to a minimum to reduce stress.

keep potential risks undisclosed.

insist that the participant sign the consent right away.

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Question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse researcher audiotaped interviews with subjects and would like to play these tapes during dissemination. What steps might this require?

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Inform the participants that they cannot hear the tapes beforehand.

None, if the tape is of a group, since there is no expectation of anonymity.

None, since the tape is a direct "quote" and voice recognition is not controllable.

A release will need to be obtained from the subjects.

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Question 15

Multiple Choice

A human subject is defined as a living individual about whom an investigator conducting research obtains:

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data without direct or indirect interaction or intervention.

information that is not expected to be made public.

no diagnostic information and does not manipulate the subjects environment.

information without any communication/contact during the research.

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Question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is ready to analyze the data obtained through a qualitative study. What approach to data analysis should the nurse use?

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Content analysis

Statistical analysis

Coding of themes

Dissemination

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Question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse correctly devises a dissemination plan at what point during the research process?

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Conclusion of the study

After the literature review

The beginning of the research process

While conducting research

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Question 18

Multiple Choice

When applying research to practice, the nurse finds that:

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it is usually easy to access information at the bedside.

research articles are clear in defining nursing practice.

bedside care is not directly related to research.

nursing research should be used to improve care.

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Question 19

Multiple Choice

The acronym PICO assists in remembering the steps to constructing a good research question. The "O" in the acronym stands for:

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objectivity.

ordinal approach.

outcome.

observer.

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Question 20

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The third phase of evidence-based research involves:

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searching for evidence and evaluating.

assessing the problem.

developing a question.

performing a critical appraisal.

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Evidence-based Practice And Nursing Research

Testing the application of theories in different situations with different populations is considered to be:

The American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional performance require nurses to use research findings in practice. This means that nurses:

The nurse is reviewing a research study that includes data in the form of numbers. This study is likely what type of study?

In practice, the nurse has identified an observable phenomenon and wants to conduct research to generate a hypothesis through observation of the situation. The best way for the nurse to conduct this type of investigation would be to conduct a:

The nurse is conducting a qualitative research study. Qualitative research:

The nurse is conducting a quantitative research study. Quantitative research:

The nurse is preparing to conduct a research study and is interested in exploring the lived experiences of nurses responsible for approaching patients and family members about the donation of organs. This type of research would be considered:

The nurse has identified a research problem. What is the next step for this student?

The nurse is conducting a literature review to determine the statistical results of all related studies. This type of review is known as:

In researching the effectiveness of an antihypertensive medication, the nurse knows that the medication would be the _________________ variable and the person's blood pressure would be the ____________________ variable.

While conducting a controlled research study, the nurse wants greater assurance that the result is due to treatment itself and not another factor. For this purpose, the researcher should include:

An institutional review board (IRB) is a review committee established to:

The nurse is preparing to conduct a study involving the "post-prandial" blood sugars in patients who have received intensive diabetic rehabilitation versus diabetics undergoing "usual care." In order for the consent to be valid, the nurse would have to:

The nurse researcher audiotaped interviews with subjects and would like to play these tapes during dissemination. What steps might this require?

A human subject is defined as a living individual about whom an investigator conducting research obtains:

The nurse is ready to analyze the data obtained through a qualitative study. What approach to data analysis should the nurse use?

The nurse correctly devises a dissemination plan at what point during the research process?

When applying research to practice, the nurse finds that:

The acronym PICO assists in remembering the steps to constructing a good research question. The "O" in the acronym stands for:

The third phase of evidence-based research involves:

In researching the effectiveness of an antihypertensive medication, the nurse knows that the medication would be the _ variable and the person's blood pressure would be the ____ variable.