Exam 2: Using Evidence Through Collaboration to Promote Excellence in Nursing Practice

The nurse is collecting data from patients in a primary care setting as part of a research study on grieving and coping skills. The nurse notes that a patient becomes visibly upset after relating that his son was recently killed in an automobile accident. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take when the patient states he does not want to talk further about it?

A nurse is interviewing at a local hospital and asks the manager what interventions the organization is doing to help promote evidence-based practice (EBP). Which of the following responses should the manager make?

A nurse has agreed to assist in collecting data from clients in a long-term-care setting. The nurse becomes concerned upon realizing that many of the clients participating in the study have documented cognitive impairments. Which ethical responsibility is being violated?

Which of the following would be an example of embracing a culture of EBP on an organizational level?

Why would the respect for persons principle dictate that minor children participating in a research study be entitled to protection, compared to subjects in a research study involving working adults 25 to 45 years of age? A) Parents are not present with their children. B) Participants must provide informed consent. C) Nurses do good and minimize potential harm. D) Minor children have diminished autonomy.

How might a nurse manager working at a large nursing facility collaborate with other nursing team members to facilitate EBP progress at the individual level?

Which of the following do all five levels of collaboration have in common?

The director of nursing (DON) is planning an education conference for the nursing staff to help promote a culture for evidence-based practice (EBP) at the organizational level. Which of the following should the nurse include in the conference?

The nursing supervisor is planning an education conference about how to move evidence into patient care using the translational research model. Which of the following examples should the supervisor include in the conference?

The nurse educator is planning a research study related to experiential learning activities regarding care for older adults with cognitive changes. Which type of IRB review is needed?