Question 1

Which statement best describes the relationship between theory and evidence in advanced practice nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory and evidence are one and the same. 
B)  Evidence provides the framework upon which theory is built. 
C)  Theory informs the search for evidence through research. 
D)  Evidence proves or disproves theory veracity. 
A)  Theory and evidence are one and the same. 
B)  Evidence provides the framework upon which theory is built. 
C)  Theory informs the search for evidence through research. 
D)  Evidence proves or disproves theory veracity. A

Question 2

Which pair does not accurately reflect the relationship of a theory type to the research used to prove or disprove it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Descriptive theory; descriptive research 
B)  Explanatory theory; correlational research 
C)  Correlational theory; descriptive research 
D)  Predictive theory; experimental research 
A)  Descriptive theory; descriptive research 
B)  Explanatory theory; correlational research 
C)  Correlational theory; descriptive research 
D)  Predictive theory; experimental research C

Question 3

What are descriptive theories best translated into?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research protocols 
B)  Comprehensive assessment tools 
C)  Intervention protocols 
D)  Patient assessment tools 
A)  Research protocols 
B)  Comprehensive assessment tools 
C)  Intervention protocols 
D)  Patient assessment tools D

Question 4

The Elm Street Clinic recently adopted a new patient assessment tool that was developed through translational research. Unfortunately, most of the clinic's personnel do not like the tool and find it cumbersome to use. As a result, very few of them utilize it on a regular basis. From a pragmatic adequacy standpoint, the assessment tool is lacking when it comes to which criterion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compatibility 
B)  Consistency 
C)  Feasibility 
D)  Social meaningfulness 
A)  Compatibility 
B)  Consistency 
C)  Feasibility 
D)  Social meaningfulness

Question 5

Which step of the process for translating nursing theories into evidence-based tools is primarily concerned with evaluating the innovative action of a theory in practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fourth step 
B)  The fifth step 
C)  The sixth step 
D)  The seventh step 
A)  The fourth step 
B)  The fifth step 
C)  The sixth step 
D)  The seventh step

Question 6

Why has interest in translational research in nursing surged in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Satisfaction with traditional research has decreased. 
B)  Emphasis on evidence-based practice has increased. 
C)  Veracity of traditional research methods has been disproved. 
D)  The theory-practice gap has widened. 
A)  Satisfaction with traditional research has decreased. 
B)  Emphasis on evidence-based practice has increased. 
C)  Veracity of traditional research methods has been disproved. 
D)  The theory-practice gap has widened.

Question 7

What is the purpose of a scoping review of the nursing literature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluating the depth and breadth of information on a particular subject 
B)  Determining how much literature is available on a particular subject 
C)  Ranking the quality of the literature available on a particular subject 
D)  Developing a general awareness of the variety of information on a particular subject 
A)  Evaluating the depth and breadth of information on a particular subject 
B)  Determining how much literature is available on a particular subject 
C)  Ranking the quality of the literature available on a particular subject 
D)  Developing a general awareness of the variety of information on a particular subject

Question 8

When searching the published literature for information about a theoretical problem, which approach is the best place from which to draw search terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  The PICOT format 
B)  Best practices 
C)  Review summaries 
D)  The conceptual model 
A)  The PICOT format 
B)  Best practices 
C)  Review summaries 
D)  The conceptual model

Question 9

What is pragmatic adequacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The extent to which content of a theory is stated concisely 
B)  The extent to which a theory can be empirically tested 
C)  The extent to which a theory serves as evidence for practical actions 
D)  The extent to which a theory is socially and theoretically important 
A)  The extent to which content of a theory is stated concisely 
B)  The extent to which a theory can be empirically tested 
C)  The extent to which a theory serves as evidence for practical actions 
D)  The extent to which a theory is socially and theoretically important

Question 10

The theory-practice gap in nursing exists because:

Accepted Answer

A)  most theories are outdated and don't fit modern practice. 
B)  theories are too complex for most practicing nurses to understand. 
C)  there is a lack of research proving the applicability of theories. 
D)  theories are typically viewed as formulations irrelevant to practice. 
A)  most theories are outdated and don't fit modern practice. 
B)  theories are too complex for most practicing nurses to understand. 
C)  there is a lack of research proving the applicability of theories. 
D)  theories are typically viewed as formulations irrelevant to practice.

Which statement best describes the relationship between theory and evidence in advanced practice nursing?

Which pair does not accurately reflect the relationship of a theory type to the research used to prove or disprove it?

What are descriptive theories best translated into?

Which step of the process for translating nursing theories into evidence-based tools is primarily concerned with evaluating the innovative action of a theory in practice?

Why has interest in translational research in nursing surged in recent years?

What is the purpose of a scoping review of the nursing literature?

When searching the published literature for information about a theoretical problem, which approach is the best place from which to draw search terms?

What is pragmatic adequacy?

The theory-practice gap in nursing exists because:

Philosophy of Science: An Introduction

The Evolution of Nursing Science

The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective

Theory As Practice

Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge

Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems

Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowledge

Feminist Ethics: Some Applicable Thoughts for Advanced Practice Nurses

Theories and Models in Ethics

Educational and Learning Theories

Health Behavior Theories

Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships

Environmental Philosophy and Theories

Economic Theories

Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement

Theories Focused on Health Inequity and Health Disparity

Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions

Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach

Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy

Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills

Theories Focused on Caring

Models and Theories Focused on Culture

The Praxis Theory of Suffering

Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation

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Exam 26: Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursing Practice

Which statement best describes the relationship between theory and evidence in advanced practice nursing?

Which pair does not accurately reflect the relationship of a theory type to the research used to prove or disprove it?

What are descriptive theories best translated into?

Which step of the process for translating nursing theories into evidence-based tools is primarily concerned with evaluating the innovative action of a theory in practice?

Why has interest in translational research in nursing surged in recent years?

What is the purpose of a scoping review of the nursing literature?

When searching the published literature for information about a theoretical problem, which approach is the best place from which to draw search terms?

What is pragmatic adequacy?

The theory-practice gap in nursing exists because:

Philosophy of Science: An Introduction

The Evolution of Nursing Science

The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective

Theory As Practice

Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge

Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems

Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowledge

Feminist Ethics: Some Applicable Thoughts for Advanced Practice Nurses

Theories and Models in Ethics

Educational and Learning Theories

Health Behavior Theories

Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships

Environmental Philosophy and Theories

Economic Theories

Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement

Theories Focused on Health Inequity and Health Disparity

Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions

Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach

Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy

Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills

Theories Focused on Caring

Models and Theories Focused on Culture

The Praxis Theory of Suffering

Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation

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