Exam 2: Developing the Researchable Problem
The DNP clinician is interested in exploring the issue of patient adherence to NPO guidelines during the 8-hour period prior to surgery. In particular, the DNP clinician suspects educating patients preoperatively about the life-threatening consequences of pulmonary aspiration may increase adherence to NPO guidelines. Formulate an acceptable evidence-based research question for this project that incorporates the five primary PICOT components.
Does education about consequences of pulmonary aspiration increase patient adherence to NPO guidelines during the 8-hour preoperative period?
P = Patient is undergoing a surgical procedure; I = Patient is educated about consequences of pulmonary aspiration; C = Patient adherence to NPO guidelines without education about consequences of pulmonary aspiration is compared to patient adherence to NPO guidelines when relevant education is provided; O = The patient demonstrates adherence to NPO guidelines; T = The time frame is the 8-hour preoperative period.
Relate the importance of selecting the research problem to the overall success of the research process.
Of all steps in the research process, selection of the research problem is most likely to impact the overall success of the research process. Unless the problem is viable and testable, the research process may be implemented in vain.
When developing a research problem, which consideration is most important to the DNP clinician?
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On which basis is the DNP researcher's use of a hypothesis most appropriate?
Which perspective demonstrates correct understanding regarding independent and dependent research variables?
Explain the five primary PICOT components that are integrated into the research question.
Discuss four potential sources of information from which an appropriate conceptual framework may be chosen for use in guiding the DNP project.
The DNP student is studying the effects of peppermint essential oil on students' sense of alertness in the classroom setting. Identify the independent and dependent variables relevant to this project.
Selection of a theoretical framework that will be used to guide a research project requires the DNP researcher to understand which principle?
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