Exam 20: Understanding Research Utilization and EBP Collaboration in Nursing Practice.

A nurse researcher is using qualitative data analysis software to manage large amounts of data from interviews with patients who have experienced traumatic head injuries. What will the nurse researcher be able to accomplish with the software?

Due to the potential for inappropriate disclosure of personal information, protecting the confidentiality and anonymity of participants is especially important in qualitative studies, as compared to quantitative studies.

Why might a researcher choose to use a nonexperimental design over an experimental design for a particular research study?

A nurse is using a practice guideline in caring for older adults and is concerned about possible bias. What should this nurse do?

A researcher hypothesizes that a new computer-based educational intervention program with a public health clinic will result in fewer unwanted pregnancies in low-income communities. Which of the subjects will be receiving the standard of care with a typical clinic-based education but not the intervention of the new computer-based education?

Which of the following is an advantage of using a quasi-experimental design in nursing over an experimental design?

Examples of sources of data in qualitative research might include artifacts such as documents, photographs, and physical object, as well as in-depth interviews and direct observations.

Why is theory important for a nurse to use in EBP?

How do inferential statistics differ from descriptive statistics?

A nurse wants to begin engaging others in transitioning to EBP in the practice facility. What step should the nurse first take?

Which of the following areas of concern could form the basis for a potential research study?

Why could data reduction be considered preferable to hand-coding qualitative data for analysis?

A nursing unit is pilot testing a new method of assessing patient pain levels. The nurses in the unit are observed not taking the time to implement the new method to compare it to the old method. When surveyed, the nurses decided against implementing the new pain assessment level. What decision-making strategy are these nursing demonstrating by their actions?

An experienced nurse is looking to fulfill professional duty to give back to the nursing profession. What is the best way the nurse could accomplish this with novice nurses?

Which of the following is the sampling method that does not require random selection of elements?

Outcome evaluation and data measurements are related. Evaluation of outcomes is facilitated when appropriate outcomes and associated indicators are chosen, but if the outcome is not clearly defined, then the measurements and subsequent evaluation will be flawed.

Which type of synthesis was introduced into practice to improve patient and system outcomes through more consistent care delivery by those who use the them to make decisions?

Which of the following would be an example of a question of phenomenology qualitative research?

The two most common mistakes made during oral presentations are:

A researcher is generating meaning from qualitative data to draw and verify conclusions. Which method is the researcher using when identifying general themes in the research to see which go together?