Deck 13: Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

Question 1

The nurse is conducting a literature review to determine the statistical results of all related studies and identifies this to be what type of review?

A) A meta-analysis
B) An integrative literature review
C) A systematic review
D) Grounded theory research

Answer 1

A meta-analysis

Question 2

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

A) Conclusion of the study
B) After the literature review
C) The beginning of the research process
D) While conducting research

Answer 2

The beginning of the research process

Question 3

The nurse recognizes that when conducting a qualitative research study, what concept is a basis of this type of research?

A) Qualitative research is based on a constructivist philosophy.
B) Qualitative research assumes that reality is the same for everyone.
C) Qualitative research is deductive in nature and approach.
D) Qualitative research proceeds from specific facts to generalizations.

Answer 3

Qualitative research is based on a constructivist philosophy.

Question 4

The nurse is preparing to conduct a study involving the "postprandial" blood sugars in patients who have received intensive diabetic rehabilitation versus diabetics undergoing "usual care." For the consent to be valid, the nurse would have to carry out which action?

A) Change the language of the consent.
B) Keep explanations to a minimum to reduce stress.
C) Keep potential risks undisclosed.
D) Insist that the participant sign the consent right away.

Question 5

The nurse researcher audiotaped interviews with subjects and would like to play these tapes during dissemination. The nurse identifies what steps that may be required to play the tapes?

A) Inform the participants that they cannot hear the tapes beforehand.
B) None, if the tape is of a group, since there is no expectation of anonymity.
C) None, since the tape is a direct "quote" and voice recognition is not controllable.
D) A release will need to be obtained from the subjects.

Question 6

When applying research to practice, the nurse finds what information?

A) It is usually easy to access information at the bedside.
B) Research articles are clear in defining nursing practice.
C) Bedside care is not directly related to research.
D) Nursing research should be used to improve care.

Question 7

When the nurse is conducting a quantitative research study, what concept is implemented?

A) Quantitative research assumes that reality is fixed and stable.
B) Quantitative research is based on an inductive approach.
C) Quantitative research seeks to gain knowledge through observation.
D) Quantitative research usually produces data in narrative format.

Question 8

The American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional performance require nurses to use research findings in practice. How do these standards impact nurses in the workplace?

A) Nurses need to regulate their practice according to the latest journal articles.
B) Nurses need to use the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.
C) Nurses only need to participate in research while in advanced practice.
D) Nurses may use evidence-based practice to develop procedures but not policies.

Question 9

In researching the effectiveness of an antihypertensive medication, the nurse knows that the medication would be what type of variable?

A) Dependent
B) Independent
C) Treatment
D) Controlled

Question 10

The nurse knows testing the application of theories in different situations with different populations is what type of research?

A) Applied research
B) Clinical research
C) Basic research
D) Quantitative research

Question 11

The nurse researcher understands a human subject is defined as a living individual about whom an investigator conducting research obtains what information?

A) Data without direct or indirect interaction or intervention
B) Information that is not expected to be made public
C) No diagnostic information and does not manipulate the subject environment
D) Information without any communication/contact during the research

Question 12

The acronym PICO assists in remembering the steps to constructing a good research question and the nurse identifies that the "O" in the acronym refers to what term?

A) Objectivity
B) Ordinal approach
C) Outcome
D) Observer

Question 13

In practice, the nurse has identified an observable phenomenon and wants to conduct research to generate a hypothesis through observation of the situation. The nurse knows what approach to be the best way for the nurse to conduct this type of investigation?

A) Correlational research study
B) Experimental research study
C) Descriptive research study
D) Quasi-experimental research study

Question 14

The nurse knows that the third phase of evidence-based research involves what action?

A) Searching for evidence and evaluating
B) Assessing the problem
C) Developing a question
D) Performing a critical appraisal

Question 15

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. Which type of research would this be considered?

A) Grounded theory
B) Ethnography
C) Historical
D) Phenomenologic

Question 16

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

A) Content analysis
B) Statistical analysis
C) Coding of themes
D) Dissemination

Question 17

The nurse has identified a research problem and knows what to be. What is the next step with this problem?

A) Conduct a literature review.
B) Address ethical procedures.
C) Collect data.
D) Analyze data.

Question 18

The nurse is reviewing a research study that includes data in the form of numbers and recognizes that this is likely to be what type of study?

A) Qualitative
B) Experimental
C) Quasi-experimental
D) Quantitative

Question 19

The nurse understands an institutional review board (IRB) is a review committee established to carry out what task?

A) Approve research involving animal subjects.
B) Approve research that is not government funded.
C) Function differently than scholarly journals do.
D) Protect the rights of human research subjects.

Question 20

While conducting a controlled research study, the nurse wants greater assurance that the result is due to treatment itself and not another factor. For this purpose, the researcher should include what other component?

A) A treatment group
B) An independent variable
C) A dependent variable
D) A control group

Question 21

The nurse understands that Florence Nightingale is noted to have provided the initial basis for evidence-based practice (EBP) by doing which action?

A) Basing her work in trial and error as well as observation
B) Using statistical data as a basis for improvements
C) Applying statistical methods such as "pie charting" to display results
D) Focusing on bedside care and ignoring nursing education
E) Publishing the first EBP journal

Question 22

The nurse recognizes barriers to the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) include what points?

A) Nurses critiquing research
B) Difficulty communicating how to conduct EBP
C) Copious amount of literature available
D) Short time between research and practice
E) Reluctance of organizations to fund research

Question 23

Nurses use new information in their practice. In the process of implementing EBP, the nurse carries out which actions?

A) Develops clinical questions.
B) Creates workshops and in-services.
C) Seeks answers to support the clinical decision.
D) Applies finding to patients.
E) Publishes a bulletin.

Question 24

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 what filtered resource?

A) Cochrane Reviews
B) UpToDate
C) STAT!Ref
D) MD Consult

Question 25

The nurse manager knows a Magnet hospital is characterized by which?

A) Excellent medical outcomes
B) A high level of nursing job satisfaction
C) A low number of grievances
D) Nursing care leading excellent patient outcomes
E) Evidence-based environment support