Question 1

How can nurses being to define their practice context?&#10;A) Identify characteristics that are specific to the group of people who will receive nursing care.&#10;B) Specify all types of settings that nursing occurs in.&#10;C) Determine all characteristics of the setting that contribute to nursing care.&#10;D) Determine all characteristics of the setting that inhibit nursing care.

Accepted Answer

To define their practice context,nurses should do the following: identify characteristics that are specific to the group of people who will receive nursing care,specify the type of practice setting that the care will occur in,and determine characteristics of the setting that contribute to or inhibit nursing care.

Question 2

Which statement by the nurse shows understanding of what would not be a barrier to research utilization?&#10;A) &#34;Too few studies reported in the literature relating to the identified problem&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Obtaining consensus to implement a new approach to resolve the care problem&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Staff suggesting there is too little time to learn a new approach to the care problem&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Staff asking,'Why fix it if it isn't broken?'&#34;

Accepted Answer

Consensus building constitutes a second phase of step 1 that is used to identify the specific practice to be changed.In this phase,the incorporation of the principles of change theory will increase the possibility of success.A change will be more acceptable if those affected are included in the decisions related to the change.Clear communication and teamwork are essential elements of this process.Group consensus is crucial for the successful application of research findings.Barriers include those who are resistant to the change,budgetary and personnel constraints,too few research studies related to the practice problem,the lack of replication of the findings,and the time lag from the completion of a research project until the project report is published may make the research findings obsolete.

Question 3

How does evidence-based practice (EBP)differ from research utilization?&#10;A) EBP has similar steps to the nursing process,which differ from research utilization.&#10;B) EBP is a systematic method of applying research findings to nursing practice that incorporates many additional sources of data that may contribute to improved nursing care.&#10;C) Research utilization is a component of nursing practice that involves the collection of data to answer a specific research question and EBP uses the data to make protocols.&#10;D) EBP uses a nursing theoretical framework for implementation of practice guidelines,which is essential for the continued development of nursing theories

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practice is similar to research utilization in that it is a systematic method of applying research findings to nursing practice that incorporates many additional sources of data (not just nursing and nursing theory)that may contribute to improved nursing care.A brief definition of evidence-based practice that is generally accepted is the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.EBP implies internal decision making on the nurse's part.The steps in applying evidence-based practice include defining the problem; identifying,reviewing,and evaluating the data applicable to the problem; designing a practice change based on the data; implementing the change in nursing practice; and evaluating the implementation.All three processes-research utilization,nursing research,and the nursing process-have the same five major steps.However,the specific tasks for each process are different.The collection of data to answer a research question is the research process,not research utilization.

Question 4

A nurse is educating a coworker on the similarities between conducting research and research utilization.The nurse judges the teaching to be effective when the coworker states: (Select all that apply.)

A) "Both are a step-by-step process."
B) "Both involve critical thinking."
C) "Decision making must occur in both processes."
D) "Knowledge generation is essential in both processes."
E) "Collecting new data occurs in both."
F) "Reviewing published research studies is part of both processes."

Accepted Answer

Using nursing research in practice is a step-by-step process incorporating critical thinking and decision making to ensure that a change in practice has a sound basis in nursing science.Collecting new data is primarily done in conducting research,and research findings can generate new knowledge.Reviewing published research studies is a component of research utilization.

Question 5

The nurse understands the process of research utilization when the nurse does not complete which of the following steps?&#10;A) Assessing patient care&#10;B) Planning for the patient's needs&#10;C) Implementing a plan of care&#10;D) Guessing the extent of care needed

Accepted Answer

The steps included in using nursing research in practice are preutilization,assessing,planning,implementing,and evaluation.The nurse does not guess during the research utilization process.

Question 6

A nurse educator is teaching a nurse about research utilization.Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding?&#10;A) &#34;Research utilization is the collection of data to answer a specific question.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Research utilization is the analysis of the practice context.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Research utilization is the process of integrating the findings of completed studies into practice.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Research utilization involves application of the findings of one research study.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Research utilization is the process of systematically integrating the findings of completed nursing research studies into clinical nursing practice.The important aspect is using already existing research data and findings to modify nursing practice.

Question 7

What is the correct sequence of activities in the research utilization process?&#10;A) Identification of practice problem,evaluation of related published research,planning,implementation,evaluation&#10;B) Planning,implementation,evaluation,review of published research,application to practice problem&#10;C) Evaluation of published research,decision to identify practice problem,planning,implementation,evaluation&#10;D) Determining question to be answered,determining data-gathering methods,data evaluation,plan for utilization,evaluation

Accepted Answer

The proper sequence in the research utilization process must begin with the identification of a practice problem (preutilization),which in turn sets the stage for the step-by-step approach incorporating critical thinking and decision making,including evaluation of published research (assessing),planning,implementing,and evaluating.

Question 8

The nurse has an adequate understanding of evidence-based practice when the nurse states which of the following? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) &#34;Evidence-based practice is similar to research utilization.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Evidence-based practice is becoming important in all areas of health care.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Evidence-based practice incorporates many additional sources of data that may contribute to improved nursing care.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Evidence-based practice is not accepted as best research evidence.&#34;&#10;E) &#34;Evidence-based practice is not used in nursing care.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practice is similar to research utilization,is becoming important in all areas of health care,and incorporates many additional sources of data that may contribute to improved nursing care.It is also accepted as best research evidence and used directly in nursing care.

Question 9

Which statement by the nursing professor shows understanding of the major function of the National Institute of Nursing Research?&#10;A) &#34;Serves as a major source of federal grants to fund nursing research&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Provides direction to nurses interested in research utilization&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Collects data about the major nursing schools in the country&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Provides money to fund the education of nurses&#34;

Accepted Answer

Federal grants fund nursing research and also support education in research methods,research career development,and excellence in nursing science.

Question 10

What does research utilization on an inpatient unit require?&#10;A) A nursing theoretical framework should be followed.&#10;B) Orem's theory of self-care requisites should be followed.&#10;C) Only the nurses should participate in the implementation.&#10;D) The implementation should be consistent with the nursing framework in the practice context.

Accepted Answer

Implementation of a new approach should follow a specific plan.It is also important that evaluation data be collected at the same time as the implementation to clearly determine the effect of the new approach.A major component of the research utilization process is reviewing completed nursing research studies that have been published in the literature.In contrast,conducting new research involves the collection of new data to answer a specific clinical practice question.Nursing research utilization is a step-by-step process incorporating critical thinking and decision-making to ensure that a change in practice has a sound basis in nursing science.Using a nursing theoretical framework,such as Orem's,may assist in guiding nursing care delivery

Question 11

Which action can the nurse expect in the preutilization step in nursing research utilization?&#10;A) Recognition that some aspect of nursing care could be done in a different way&#10;B) Recognizing that nurses need shortcuts in order to manage their workload&#10;C) Critical evaluation of published research&#10;D) Using electronic databases to search current literature

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Question 12

A nursing professor is educating students on barriers to incorporating nursing research into practice.The nurse professor judges the teaching to effective when a student states: (Select all that apply.)

A) "Because of advances in research,there are no barriers."
B) "A barrier is time lag from completion of research until the project report is published."
C) "Resistance of individuals involved can cause a barrier."
D) "Budget constraints are a barrier."
E) "Personnel constraints are rarely a barrier."

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Question 13

A student asks the nurse manager,&#34;When I was reading an article about research utilization,I ran across the phrase 'practice context.' What does that mean?&#34; What is the best response?&#10;A) &#34;It is made up of the factors and systems that contribute to delivery of nursing care in a particular setting.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;It refers to the specific group of patients who are to receive care in a particular setting.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;It describes the type of health care delivery system that is currently in place in a particular setting.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;It refers to the policies,procedures,and staffing patterns of a nursing unit.&#34;

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Question 14

Which of the following nursing activities are necessary to provide evidence-based nursing care?&#10;A) Maintaining self-directed practice and using the Internet to locate relevant research articles&#10;B) Having an advanced degree (CNS or FNP)and providing clinical supervision for peers&#10;C) Attending continuing education programs and working toward a graduate degree in nursing&#10;D) Systematically integrating nursing research findings and applying relevant evidence to practice

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Question 15

The nurse manager has an adequate understanding of research utilization when stating which of the following?&#10;A) &#34;In the process of research utilization,the emphasis is on finding new data.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;A major component of the process is reviewing current nursing practices.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;The process involves transferring research findings into practice.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;The process is solely based on critical thinking.&#34;

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Question 16

Which steps can the nurse take to apply evidence-based research into nursing practice? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Identify,review,and evaluate the data applicable to the problem.&#10;B) Define the problem.&#10;C) Design a practice change based on the data.&#10;D) Implement the change in nursing practice.&#10;E) Continue to work around the problem.

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Question 17

Which statement would indicate a unit nursing staff is entering the preutilization step of research utilization?&#10;A) &#34;We've found two studies that have explored methods for reducing violent behavior on psych units.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;We need a new approach to containing violence on the psych unit.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;This is the plan for implementing the new antiviolence strategies.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;This is a summary of the evaluation data we collected.&#34;

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Question 18

A nursing instructor is educating a group of student on research utilization.The teaching has been effective when a student states:&#10;A) &#34;Research utilization is using the results of a single study in nursing practice.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Research utilization is the collection of data to answer a research question.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Research utilization is a review of nursing practice.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Research utilization is the process of transferring research findings into clinical practice.&#34;

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Question 19

A nursing professor has just joined the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).Which activities should the professor anticipate being a part of?&#10;A) Providing financial support for any worthy nursing research study&#10;B) Channeling federal money into nursing research related to the national nursing research agenda&#10;C) Publishing information detailing successful research utilization projects&#10;D) Arranging traineeships in development of research proposals

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Question 20

The nurse understands the function of The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)when stating: (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) &#34;The NINR is a major source of federal funding for nursing research.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;The NINR supports education in research methods.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;The NINR funds local hospitals.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;The NINR supports education in research career development.&#34;&#10;E) &#34;The NINR establishes National Nursing Research Agenda.&#34;

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Question 21

A staff nurse recognizes the need for a change in practice regarding hand hygiene.How can the nurse implement a change in practice? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Ignore the problem until management enforces a change.&#10;B) Ask if the manager can hold a staff in-service.&#10;C) Implement the change on the unit.&#10;D) Monitor the change.&#10;E) Evaluate the effectiveness of the change.

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Deck 24: Using Nursing Research in Practice