Deck 13: Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

A release will need to be obtained from the subjects.

Question 2

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

A) applied research.
B) clinical research.
C) basic research.
D) quantitative research.

Answer 2

applied research.

Question 3

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) correlational research study.
B) experimental research study.
C) descriptive research study.
D) quasi-experimental research study.

Answer 3

descriptive research study.

Question 4

The third phase of evidence-based research involves:

A) searching for evidence and evaluating.
B) assessing the problem.
C) developing a question.
D) performing a critical appraisal.

Question 5

The nurse is conducting a quantitative research study. Quantitative research:

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

Question 6

The acronym PICO assists in remembering the steps to constructing a good research question. The "O" in the acronym stands for:

A) objectivity.
B) ordinal approach.
C) outcome.
D) observer.

Question 7

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:

A) a treatment group.
B) an independent variable.
C) a dependent variable.
D) a control group.

Question 8

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:

A) grounded theory.
B) ethnography.
C) historical.
D) phenomenologic.

Question 9

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 10

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

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 subjects environment.
D) information without any communication/contact during the research.

Question 11

When applying research to practice, the nurse finds that:

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 12

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

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 13

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

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

Question 14

The nurse has identified a research problem. What is the next step for this student?

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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:

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 17

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.

A) dependent, independent
B) independent, dependent
C) treatment, controlled
D) controlled, treatment

Question 18

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

A) 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) may use evidence-based practice to develop procedures but not policies.

Question 19

The nurse is conducting a literature review to determine the statistical results of all related studies. This type of review is known as:

A) a meta-analysis.
B) an integrative literature review.
C) a systematic review.
D) grounded theory research.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

A) develops clinical questions.
B) creates workshops and in-services.
C) seek answers to support the clinical decision.
D) applies finding to patients.
E) publishes a bulletin.

Question 22

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

A) nurses critiquing research.
B) difficulty communicating how to conduct EBP.
C) the copious amount of literature available.
D) the short time between research and practice.
E) the reluctance of organizations to fund research.

Question 23

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

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) a high nurse turnover rate.

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 a filtered resource such as:

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

Question 25

Florence Nightingale is noted to have provided the initial basis for evidence-based practice (EBP). She did this by: (Select all that apply.)

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.