Deck 15: Applying Research and Technology

Question 1

The nursing student is studying about nursing research. Which of the following best demonstrates a key landmark toward a research-based profession?

A) National Center for Nursing Research
B) Nursing Research publication
C) International Council of Nursing
D) Workforce Reinvestment Act

Answer 1

National Center for Nursing Research

Question 2

The nursing student is preparing to submit a research proposal to the institutional review board (IRB) . Which of the following best illustrates the purpose of the IRB?

A) Oversees research in organizations.
B) Identifies dissemination of research findings.
C) Research is allowed without IRB approval.
D) Identifies potential outcomes of the research.

Answer 2

Oversees research in organizations.

Question 3

The nurse is studying basic research principles. Which of the following best illustrates a dependent variable?

A) Hypertension
B) Sphygmomanometer
C) Convenience sample
D) Probability

Answer 3

Hypertension

Question 4

The nurse is determining the reliability of a nursing research project. Which of the following best illustrates the concept of reliability?

A) Ability of the research instrument yields the same result every time.
B) Participant emphasizes the independent choice to remain in the research study.
C) Demonstrates the outcome if no treatment is applied during the research.
D) Individual is informed of potential risks or benefits of participating.

Question 5

The nurse is designing the research study. Which of the following differentiates the experimental group from the control group?

A) Experimental group receives new treatment.
B) Experimental group receives no treatment.
C) The experimental group and control group never receive the same treatment.
D) Multiple experimental groups and control groups can receive the same treatment.

Question 6

The nurse is designing a quantitative research study. Which of the following best illustrates a quantitative research design? Select all that apply.

A) Randomized control trial
B) Longitudinal study
C) Methodological research
D) Phenomenology
E) Case studies

Question 7

The nurse is designing a qualitative research study. Which of the following best illustrate qualitative research designs? Select all that apply.

A) Interviews
B) Lengthy observations
C) Detailed case histories
D) Randomized control trials
E) Longitudinal studies

Question 8

The nurse is designing a qualitative research study using life histories. Which of the following best illustrates the information gained in this type of research study?

A) Provide detailed information about a single individual
B) Main concern is identification biologic disease processes
C) Present concerns that elicit participant concerns and problem solving
D) Statistical tests allow the researcher to determine probability of occurrence

Question 9

The nursing student is learning about the role of the registered nurse in the research study. Which of the following best illustrates this role? Select all that apply.

A) Identify questions or problems
B) Communicate information
C) Principle researcher
D) Analyze statistical data
E) Pays participants to provide data

Question 10

The nursing student is studying evidence-based nursing. Which of the following illustrates the best concepts of evidence-based nursing? Select all that apply.

A) Research
B) Problem solving
C) Client preference
D) Competent stage of nursing
E) Generalized client situations
F) Available resources

Question 11

The nursing student is studying about commonly used ratings system for the hierarchy of evidence. Which of the following characteristics are identified in Level I evidence?

A) Evidence from systematic review of all relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
B) Obtained from at least one well-designed randomized controlled trials
C) Evidence from infection control studies
D) Systematic reviews from quantitative studies

Question 12

The nursing student is studying about commonly used ratings system for the hierarchy of evidence. Which of the following characteristics are identified in Level V evidence? Select all that apply.

A) Retrospective chart reviews with descriptive information.
B) Reports from experts committees.
C) Infection control review with descriptive information.
D) Evidence obtained from well-designed controlled trials without randomization.
E) Evidence from systematic review of all relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) .

Question 13

The nursing student is preparing to conduct a literature search. Which of the following best demonstrates characteristics of PubMed? Select all that apply.

A) Most comprehensive database
B) Provides thesaurus of specific terms
C) Key words appear in title, article, and abstract
D) Includes steps of nursing process
E) Database of systematic reviews

Question 14

The nursing student is reading a systematic review. Which of the following best illustrates the characteristics of a systematic review? Select all that apply.

A) Examines a broad spectrum of research on a specific problem.
B) Presents strengths and weaknesses of various research studies.
C) Review is conducted by an expert panel providing excellent information.
D) Changing practices are clearly delineated in the review.
E) Information is primarily based on historical data.

Question 15

The nursing student is studying evidence-based research using the University of North Carolina rubric, the 5 As. Which of the following elements should the nursing student expect to identify? Select all that apply.

A) Ask
B) Assess
C) Analyze
D) Admire
E) Ally

Question 16

The nursing student is developing a research question. Which of the following demonstrate the most appropriate components of a research question using PICOT? Select all that apply.

A) Population
B) Outcome
C) Time frame
D) Team approach
E) Information

Question 17

The nursing student is studying Kolcaba's Comfort Theory of Nursing. Which of the following best identifies the forms of comfort in this theory? Select all that apply.

A) Relief
B) Ease
C) Transcendence
D) Environment
E) Psychospiritual

Question 18

The nursing student is studying barriers to evidence-based practice. Which of the following best demonstrate these barriers? Select all that apply.

A) Access to information resources
B) Lack of time for seeking information resources
C) Lack of background in understanding and valuing research
D) Private funding available for designing quality research studies
E) Governmental influences in funding

Question 19

The nursing student is studying about barriers in computerized charting. Which of the following barriers are most likely identified? Select all that apply.

A) Number of individuals accessing data
B) Nonstandardized format
C) Qualitative data
D) Checklists
E) Terminology systems

Question 20

The nursing student is studying the advantages of computerized client records. Which of the following is considered a major advantage of computerized records?

A) Available at the point-of-care without the need to a written record.
B) Client privacy is not compromised in computer access.
C) Informed consent is not necessary to access records.
D) Decreases ethical concerns in accessing client information.