Question 1

The nurse is evaluating a qualitative research study and is answering the &#34;Did the themes,structures,or processes make sense?&#34; For which section would the nurse answer this question?&#10;A)Discussion&#10;B)Results/findings&#10;C)Title and abstract&#10;D)Overall questions&#10;

Accepted Answer

The question relates to the results or findings section of the qualitative research study, as this is where the themes, structures, or processes developed from the study would be presented and evaluated.

Question 2

When writing the findings section of a qualitative study article,the researcher makes this section much longer than any of the other sections.Why did the researcher write so much more for this section?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Results are written in narrative form.
B)Tables and graphs needed to be created.
C)The statistical analysis needed to be explained.
D)The theme and structure needed to be described.
E)The values of the calculated statistics were justified.

Results are written in narrative form.
The theme and structure needed to be described.

Accepted Answer

In qualitative research, findings are often presented in a narrative form, requiring detailed descriptions of themes, patterns, and the structure of the data. This narrative approach naturally leads to a longer findings section compared to quantitative studies, where results might be succinctly presented through tables, graphs, and statistical summaries.

Question 3

When evaluating a quantitative research study,which would the nurse ask to determine the methodology of the study?&#10;A)Were key elements of the study clearly identified?&#10;B)Do the researchers state a theoretical framework?&#10;C)Can I use these findings in my practice?&#10;D)Were instruments reliable and valid?&#10;

Accepted Answer

The methodology of a study involves the tools and procedures used to collect and analyze data, so asking about the reliability and validity of instruments directly pertains to the methodology.

Question 4

The nurse is reviewing an article in a research journal that used a qualitative study approach.In which methodology section would the nurse find information about the philosophical position?&#10;A)Sample and setting&#10;B)Research design&#10;C)Data collection&#10;D)Data analysis&#10;

Accepted Answer

The philosophical position is related to the researcher's worldview and assumptions, which are described in the research design section of a qualitative study. This section includes the aim of the study, the research question, and the chosen methodology, which should align with the philosophical position.

Question 5

When surveying a research article,on which areas will the nurse pay particular attention?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Title
B)Results
C)Abstract
D)Methods
E)References

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Question 6

The nurse wants to read the hypothesis of a research article.Where would the nurse look for this information?&#10;A)Methods&#10;B)Results/findings&#10;C)Discussion/conclusion&#10;D)Introduction and background&#10;

Accepted Answer

The hypothesis is typically presented in the Introduction and background section of a research article, where the research question and purpose are introduced.

Question 7

The nurse is performing a research critique of an article written about a quantitative study.What information will this critique provide for the nurse?&#10;A)Addresses if the study was theoretically sound&#10;B)Explains how the results were reviewed&#10;C)Discusses how the sample was obtained&#10;D)Identifies methods used to collect data&#10;

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Question 8

The nurse is examining a research article using the SEE strategy.At which point will the nurse identify the variables and the population of interest for the study?&#10;A)Before locating the research questions&#10;B)After locating the conceptual framework&#10;C)Before identifying the problem statement&#10;D)Before identifying the rationale for the study&#10;

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Question 9

When examining a quantitative research study,what will the nurse do when determining data collection measures?&#10;A)Identify the study setting.&#10;B)Identify sampling techniques.&#10;C)Identify reliability of the tool.&#10;D)Identify how data were processed.&#10;

Accepted Answer

When determining data collection measures in a quantitative research study, the nurse will need to identify the reliability of the tool used to collect data. This is important to ensure that the data collected is accurate and can be used to draw valid conclusions. The other options listed (identifying the study setting, sampling techniques, and how data were processed) are important components of examining a research study but are not directly related to determining data collection measures.

Question 10

When reviewing a research article for application to clinical practice,the nurse uses the survey,examine,and evaluation method.How does this method help the nurse?&#10;A)It supports critical reading.&#10;B)It supports critical thinking.&#10;C)It identifies the philosophical position.&#10;D)It clearly delineates the statistical findings.&#10;

Accepted Answer

It supports critical reading by providing a framework for evaluating the research article's methodology, results, and conclusions.

Question 11

When examining the results section of a quantitative research article,the nurse wants to determine the characteristics of the study participants.What will the nurse do to make this determination?&#10;A)Identify the results of statistical tests.&#10;B)Identify the structure used to describe findings.&#10;C)Examine if results were statistically significant.&#10;D)Note descriptive statistics provided for other variables.&#10;

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Question 12

The following sentence is written in the abstract of a research article: "The study tested the use of 5 lb.hand weights during 30-minute instructor-led exercise sessions (3 sessions per week for 8 weeks)to reduce the percentage of osteopenia in female participants (N=15)." What is the bottom line for this research study?

A)Instructor-led
B)Use of 5 lb.hand weights
C)30-minute exercise sessions
D)Reduce percentage of osteopenia

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

While reading a quantitative research article,the nurse wants to find information about the implications of the study to clinical practice.To find this information,the nurse would focus on which article section?

A)Results
B)Methods
C)Discussion
D)References

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Question 14

The nurse is examining a quantitative study about a clinical problem.Why is it important for the nurse to examine the statistical measures used in the study?&#10;A)Determines the answers to the research questions&#10;B)Determines the data analysis procedures&#10;C)Determines the data collection measures&#10;D)Determines the conduct of the study&#10;

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Question 15

The nurse sees that the limitations were placed on the results of a quantitative research study.What does this information suggest to the nurse?&#10;A)The results can be immediately applied to practice.&#10;B)The application of the results to practice is limited.&#10;C)The references are not current and need to be updated.&#10;D)The findings cannot be interpreted for application to nursing.&#10;

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Deck 8: Using Critical Reading Skills to Evaluate Research