Question 1

Sigma Theta Tau International completed a landmark EBP study in 2006. Which of the following was included in the findings?

Accepted Answer

A) Nurses are comfortable seeking information to provide EBP patient care and had sufficient access to appropriate materials to personally engage in EBP. 
B) Nurses who entered practice less than two years earlier were least comfortable with providing EBP patient care. 
C) Nurses who entered practice five or more years earlier were most comfortable with providing EBP patient care. 
D) Nurses lacked access to appropriate materials to personally engage in EBP. 
A) Nurses are comfortable seeking information to provide EBP patient care and had sufficient access to appropriate materials to personally engage in EBP. 
B) Nurses who entered practice less than two years earlier were least comfortable with providing EBP patient care. 
C) Nurses who entered practice five or more years earlier were most comfortable with providing EBP patient care. 
D) Nurses lacked access to appropriate materials to personally engage in EBP.

Question 2

From a health information technology perspective, health care research has faced some impediments. Which of the following has impeded health care research?

Accepted Answer

A) Slow adoption of uniform languages 
B) Limited funding 
C) Rapid adoption of data exchange standards 
D) Confidentiality of private health information (PHI) 
E) Failure to attain a birth-to-death electronic health record (EHR) 
A) Slow adoption of uniform languages 
B) Limited funding 
C) Rapid adoption of data exchange standards 
D) Confidentiality of private health information (PHI) 
E) Failure to attain a birth-to-death electronic health record (EHR)

Question 3

Which type of research is best suited for using nurmetrics?

Accepted Answer

A) The compilation of unified medical language systems into a universal language 
B) The collapsing of databases into one large data set for research purposes 
C) The generation and testing of new models of health care delivery using computers 
D) The collection of data to create a uniform data set for nursing care and outcomes 
A) The compilation of unified medical language systems into a universal language 
B) The collapsing of databases into one large data set for research purposes 
C) The generation and testing of new models of health care delivery using computers 
D) The collection of data to create a uniform data set for nursing care and outcomes

Question 4

Which of the following technologies does collaborative computing not use to achieve its goals?

Accepted Answer

A) E-mail and desktop videoconferencing 
B) Digital libraries 
C) Handheld devices 
D) Shared databases 
A) E-mail and desktop videoconferencing 
B) Digital libraries 
C) Handheld devices 
D) Shared databases

Question 5

Clinical researchers have experienced barriers due to HIPPA. These researchers need to be aware of HIPAA's Privacy Rule because it establishes the conditions under which covered entities can use or disclose PHI. Which of the following statements about HIPPA covered entities is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Researchers are not covered entities unless they are also health care providers or employed by a covered entity or engage in any of the electronic transactions covered under HIPAA. 
B) Researchers are always considered to be covered entities for transactions covered under HIPAA so long as they are conducting a valid study. 
C) When difficulties arise with small sample size, covered entities are not allowed to disclose PHI to researchers to aid in study recruitment. 
D) Covered entities do not include providers that transmit health information electronically for HIPAA transactions, health plans, and clearinghouses unless they are certified via a national examination. 
A) Researchers are not covered entities unless they are also health care providers or employed by a covered entity or engage in any of the electronic transactions covered under HIPAA. 
B) Researchers are always considered to be covered entities for transactions covered under HIPAA so long as they are conducting a valid study. 
C) When difficulties arise with small sample size, covered entities are not allowed to disclose PHI to researchers to aid in study recruitment. 
D) Covered entities do not include providers that transmit health information electronically for HIPAA transactions, health plans, and clearinghouses unless they are certified via a national examination.

Question 6

Data mining supports sifting through large volumes of data at rapid speeds. In which instance would the use of data mining be inappropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) To provide information that may enhance the company's market share 
B) To hide confidential information in databases using real values 
C) To identify common factors relating to medication errors 
D) To search databases to review trends in the health care arena 
A) To provide information that may enhance the company's market share 
B) To hide confidential information in databases using real values 
C) To identify common factors relating to medication errors 
D) To search databases to review trends in the health care arena

Question 7

Which of the following methods is not useful in the facilitation of both evidence-based practice and research through the identification of questions, location of literature, systematic reviews, and resources?

Accepted Answer

A) Electronic literature searches 
B) Online discussion groups 
C) Comparative effectiveness research (CER) 
D) Digital libraries 
A) Electronic literature searches 
B) Online discussion groups 
C) Comparative effectiveness research (CER) 
D) Digital libraries

Question 8

Which of the following statements about evidence-based practice (EBP) is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Hospitals have not yet begun to build EBP into their clinical ladders. 
B) The standards of practice are not currently established with evidence-based competencies. 
C) Staff nurses indicate higher levels of familiarity with EBP than advanced practice nurses. 
D) A number of facilities now consider EBP to be part of everyday clinical practice. 
A) Hospitals have not yet begun to build EBP into their clinical ladders. 
B) The standards of practice are not currently established with evidence-based competencies. 
C) Staff nurses indicate higher levels of familiarity with EBP than advanced practice nurses. 
D) A number of facilities now consider EBP to be part of everyday clinical practice.

Question 9

The electronic health record (EHR) provides the database needed to support research and evidence-based practice. Which of the following best depicts the use of the EHR in the collection of data?

Accepted Answer

A) Only experienced clinicians understand the usage of EHR data. 
B) Incorporation of evidence-based guidelines into the EHR can improve the quality of care. 
C) Extrapolating data from an EHR can be a lengthy process and counterproductive. 
D) The EHR can be a reservoir for research studies. 
A) Only experienced clinicians understand the usage of EHR data. 
B) Incorporation of evidence-based guidelines into the EHR can improve the quality of care. 
C) Extrapolating data from an EHR can be a lengthy process and counterproductive. 
D) The EHR can be a reservoir for research studies.

Question 10

Which of the following provides an effective means of researching primary research in a logical and systematic manner, providing a more efficient and effective means to find credible scientific information than if one were doing a general Web search?

Accepted Answer

A) Wikis 
B) Systematic literature searches 
C) Blogging 
D) Telehealth 
A) Wikis 
B) Systematic literature searches 
C) Blogging 
D) Telehealth

Question 11

For which type of research is knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) least appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) To cross-link risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease 
B) To identify the efficacy of a treatment for children with the rare and fatal Batten disease. 
C) To test the hypothesis that polycystic kidney disease is best treated with antihypertensive 
D) To determine the most significant risk factors for congestive heart failure 
A) To cross-link risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease 
B) To identify the efficacy of a treatment for children with the rare and fatal Batten disease. 
C) To test the hypothesis that polycystic kidney disease is best treated with antihypertensive 
D) To determine the most significant risk factors for congestive heart failure

Question 12

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) requires health care providers and insurers to obtain additional documentation from researchers related to assurances of patient safety and confidentiality. Which of the following is the key concern about human subjects in health care research?

Accepted Answer

A) That all subjects are protected from the researcher getting access to their confidential information before disclosing their health information 
B) That authorization is still required even if an institutional review board grants a waiver or alteration of authorization requirements 
C) That authorization is still required even if information has been de-identified according to Privacy Rule standards 
D) That one signed authorization form for research is valid for a current research study and covers any future research projects 
A) That all subjects are protected from the researcher getting access to their confidential information before disclosing their health information 
B) That authorization is still required even if an institutional review board grants a waiver or alteration of authorization requirements 
C) That authorization is still required even if information has been de-identified according to Privacy Rule standards 
D) That one signed authorization form for research is valid for a current research study and covers any future research projects

Question 13

Which of the following is essential to provide the means to search the literature and apply clinical knowledge, improving practice and safety as well as meeting the standards of excellence required for regulatory and credentialing standards and Magnet status?

Accepted Answer

A) Information technology tools 
B) Computerized databases 
C) Technology websites 
D) Online libraries 
A) Information technology tools 
B) Computerized databases 
C) Technology websites 
D) Online libraries

Question 14

Which of the following best supports the need for translational research in health care?

Accepted Answer

A) More emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary translation of research in the coming decade. 
B) Nurses are the only health care provider capable of understanding best practice models. 
C) There is not as much demand for translational research today as there was five years ago. 
D) Translational research is a new concept in health care. 
A) More emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary translation of research in the coming decade. 
B) Nurses are the only health care provider capable of understanding best practice models. 
C) There is not as much demand for translational research today as there was five years ago. 
D) Translational research is a new concept in health care.

Sigma Theta Tau International completed a landmark EBP study in 2006. Which of the following was included in the findings?

From a health information technology perspective, health care research has faced some impediments. Which of the following has impeded health care research?

Which type of research is best suited for using nurmetrics?

Which of the following technologies does collaborative computing not use to achieve its goals?

Clinical researchers have experienced barriers due to HIPPA. These researchers need to be aware of HIPAA's Privacy Rule because it establishes the conditions under which covered entities can use or disclose PHI. Which of the following statements about HIPPA covered entities is accurate?

Data mining supports sifting through large volumes of data at rapid speeds. In which instance would the use of data mining be inappropriate?

Which of the following methods is not useful in the facilitation of both evidence-based practice and research through the identification of questions, location of literature, systematic reviews, and resources?

Which of the following statements about evidence-based practice (EBP) is true?

The electronic health record (EHR) provides the database needed to support research and evidence-based practice. Which of the following best depicts the use of the EHR in the collection of data?

Which of the following provides an effective means of researching primary research in a logical and systematic manner, providing a more efficient and effective means to find credible scientific information than if one were doing a general Web search?

For which type of research is knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) least appropriate?

Which of the following is essential to provide the means to search the literature and apply clinical knowledge, improving practice and safety as well as meeting the standards of excellence required for regulatory and credentialing standards and Magnet status?

Which of the following best supports the need for translational research in health care?

Informatics in Healthcare Professions

Hardware, Software

Ensuring Quality and Best Use of Information

The Internet and the World Wide Web: an Overview

Professional Use of Electronic Devices

Healthcare Information Systems

Strategic Planning for Information Technology Projects

Selecting a Healthcare Information System

Improving the Usability of Health Informatics Applications

System Implementation and Maintenance

Information Systems Training

Information Security and Confidentiality

System Integration and Interoperability

The Electronic Health Record

The Role of Standardized Terminology and Languages in Informatics

The Personal Health Record Phr

Health Information Exchanges Hies

Health Information Technology and Policy

Legislation

Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues

Accreditation Issues for Information System Design and Use

Continuity Planning and Management Disaster Recovery

Technology, Informatics, and the Internet Into Nursing Education

Consumer Education and Informatics

Telehealth

Public Health Informatics

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Exam 27: Evidence Based Practice and Research

Sigma Theta Tau International completed a landmark EBP study in 2006. Which of the following was included in the findings?

From a health information technology perspective, health care research has faced some impediments. Which of the following has impeded health care research?

Which type of research is best suited for using nurmetrics?

Which of the following technologies does collaborative computing not use to achieve its goals?

Clinical researchers have experienced barriers due to HIPPA. These researchers need to be aware of HIPAA's Privacy Rule because it establishes the conditions under which covered entities can use or disclose PHI. Which of the following statements about HIPPA covered entities is accurate?

Data mining supports sifting through large volumes of data at rapid speeds. In which instance would the use of data mining be inappropriate?

Which of the following methods is not useful in the facilitation of both evidence-based practice and research through the identification of questions, location of literature, systematic reviews, and resources?

Which of the following statements about evidence-based practice (EBP) is true?

The electronic health record (EHR) provides the database needed to support research and evidence-based practice. Which of the following best depicts the use of the EHR in the collection of data?

Which of the following provides an effective means of researching primary research in a logical and systematic manner, providing a more efficient and effective means to find credible scientific information than if one were doing a general Web search?

For which type of research is knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) least appropriate?

Which of the following is essential to provide the means to search the literature and apply clinical knowledge, improving practice and safety as well as meeting the standards of excellence required for regulatory and credentialing standards and Magnet status?

Which of the following best supports the need for translational research in health care?

Informatics in Healthcare Professions

Hardware, Software

Ensuring Quality and Best Use of Information

The Internet and the World Wide Web: an Overview

Professional Use of Electronic Devices

Healthcare Information Systems

Strategic Planning for Information Technology Projects

Selecting a Healthcare Information System

Improving the Usability of Health Informatics Applications

System Implementation and Maintenance

Information Systems Training

Information Security and Confidentiality

System Integration and Interoperability

The Electronic Health Record

The Role of Standardized Terminology and Languages in Informatics

The Personal Health Record Phr

Health Information Exchanges Hies

Health Information Technology and Policy

Legislation

Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues

Accreditation Issues for Information System Design and Use

Continuity Planning and Management Disaster Recovery

Technology, Informatics, and the Internet Into Nursing Education

Consumer Education and Informatics

Telehealth

Public Health Informatics

Filters