Exam 13: Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

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:

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

Nurses use the new information in their practice. In the process of implementing EBP, the nurse: (Select all that apply.)

When applying research to practice, the nurse finds that:

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:

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:

A Magnet hospital is characterized by: (Select all that apply.)

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.

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

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

If the nurse is trying to determine the best treatment or course of action and wants to incorporate the most reliable evidence into the decision, the nurse will use a filtered resource such as:

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

Barriers to the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) include: (Select all that apply.)

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

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

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

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

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

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: