Deck 3: Research: a Process

Question 1

Results of a study are being compared to the literature and placed in a larger nursing context.In which phase of the nursing research process is the nurse functioning?

A)Implement the design.
B)Analyze the data.
C)Design the study.
D)Use the results.

Answer 1

Analyze the data.

Question 2

The nurse researcher is defining the problem,identifying the purpose,and describing the scope of a research study.In which phase of the nursing process would these activities be completed?

A)Assessment
B)Diagnosis
C)Planning
D)Implementation

Answer 2

Diagnosis

Question 3

The nurse is implementing an intervention identified from a research study to address a clinical problem.The results of the intervention have caused the nurse to different approaches to the issue.This outcome exemplifies which characteristic of research?

A)It uses data.
B)It is systematic.
C)It measures results with tools.
D)It sows the seeds for new research questions.

Answer 3

It sows the seeds for new research questions.

Question 4

The nurse is evaluating the outcomes of care provided to a patient.This action is similar to which phase of the research process?

A)Use the results.
B)Design the study.
C)Implement the design.
D)Conceptualize the problem.

Question 5

While planning a research study,the nurse researcher is identifying tools to measure the data.The nurse researcher is in which phase of the research process?

A)Using the results
B)Designing the study
C)Analyzing the data
D)Implementing the design

Question 6

The nurse researcher is completing a paper that identifies information learned during a research study about a clinical problem.What purpose will this document serve?

A)Create the research proposal.
B)Identify the general area of interest.
C)Disseminate the results of the study.
D)Compare the results to the literature.

Question 7

When comparing the nursing process with the research process,the nurse identifies which as a similarity?

A)Both have sub-steps.
B)Both have five phases.
C)Both have a specialized language.
D)Both are narrowly focused on the clinical arena.

Question 8

The nurse is identifying actions to alleviate a clinical problem.In which phase of the research process would the nurse perform similar actions?

A)Conceptualize the problem.
B)Implement the design.
C)Design the study.
D)Analyze the data.

Question 9

The nurse is completing work within the nursing process.For which audience will the nurse share the results of this work?

A)The patient
B)The nursing staff
C)The nursing leadership team
D)The community of nurse colleagues

Question 10

The nurse is participating in a clinical research study.Which research problem would be addressed using this research approach?

A)Are nurse managers with advanced degrees more successful in the career than those who do not have advanced degrees?
B)Is computerized learning more effective for retention than simulations?
C)Does a clear liquid diet control nausea better than a regular diet in the patient receiving chemotherapy?
D)Are nurses with baccalaureate degrees more likely to seek employment in critical care than nurses with associate degrees?

Question 11

The nurse has participated in several research studies over the last 6 months.What elements would have been included in each of these studies?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Each study identified answers.
B)Each study had a focused problem.
C)Each study was systematically performed.
D)Each study expanded the knowledge base.
E)Each study generated income for the organization.

Question 12

A nurse researcher is implementing the design of a research study.Which activity will the nurse perform during this phase of the research process?

A)Collect data.
B)Use inductive reasoning.
C)Recommend further study.
D)Write the research proposal.

Question 13

When analyzing the difference between the nursing process and the research process,the nurse identifies which elements as being different?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Research process is more complex.
B)Research has a specialized language.
C)Research uses a variety of approaches.
D)Phases in the research process contain sub-steps.
E)Research theory is less substantial than nursing theory.

Question 14

The nurse researcher is determining if there is enough time,money,facilities,and personnel to conduct a research study.This nurse is functioning within which phase of the research process?

A)Analyzing the data
B)Designing the study
C)Implementing the design
D)Conceptualizing the problem

Question 15

The nurse manager is participating in a study to identify characteristics of new graduates that ensure a successful orientation process.In which type of study is this nurse participating?

A)Research
B)Nursing research
C)Controlled research
D)Clinical nursing research