Question 1

A nurse is using a knowledge-based digital database. Which information would the nurse expect to find?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

When searching PubMed, the nurse understands that this database uses a search term structure:

Accepted Answer

PubMed uses a hierarchical structure for its search terms, known as Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), which organizes information in a hierarchical manner allowing for more precise and comprehensive searches.

Question 3

A nurse wants to search for information about legal and ethical issues involving nursing. Which database would be most helpful for the nurse to use first in this search?

Accepted Answer

CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) is specifically designed for nursing and allied health professionals, making it the most relevant database for information on legal and ethical issues in nursing.

Question 4

A nurse is looking for systematic reviews and meta-analyses to support evidence-based practice. Which database would be most appropriate to search?

Accepted Answer

The Cochrane Library is specifically designed for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, making it the most appropriate choice for a nurse looking to support evidence-based practice.

Question 5

When seeking knowledge, which step would a nurse typically do first?

Accepted Answer

Questioning a practice is often the first step in the process of seeking knowledge, as it identifies the need for further information or evidence.

Question 6

A group of staff nurses working with a nursing informatics specialist are engaged in searching databases for information on evidence-based practice and diabetes care. One of the nurses in the group asks the specialist what the "advanced search" tab means. Which response would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

The "advanced search" feature in databases allows users to narrow down their search results using specific criteria, making it easier to find relevant information on topics such as evidence-based practice and diabetes care. This feature is not too complex for nurses and is indeed relevant and helpful for their research.

Question 7

A nurse is evaluating the information obtained from a search and notes that the majority of information is from reports of expert committees. The nurse interprets this research to be at which level of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Reports of expert committees are considered to be at Level VII, which is the lowest level of evidence in many evidence-based practice hierarchies. This level includes opinions of authorities and/or reports of expert committees.

Question 8

Various barriers to the adoption of evidence-based practice have been identified. Which would be considered a personal barrier? Select all that apply.

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Question 9

When developing a presentation for the unit staff, a nurse manager uses a free personal reference manager. Which actions would the nurse manager be able to take? Select all that apply.

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Question 10

A nurse is reading an article about evidence-based practice and treatment of major depression. The nurse determines that the article provides the highest level of evidence. The evidence in the article would be based on:

Accepted Answer

Systematic reviews or meta-analyses of all relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered the highest level of evidence because they synthesize findings from multiple studies to provide a comprehensive overview of a particular topic or treatment efficacy.

Question 11

A nurse is using a library database to search for information related to cancer. The nurse includes the words "some" and "many" in the search. The search engine would identify these words as:

Accepted Answer

Stop words are common words that a search engine is programmed to ignore, such as "the," "a," "some," and "many," because they usually don't add value to the search query.

Question 12

A nurse is using the Cochrane Library to search for systematic reviews about treatment for hypertension. The nurse understands that systematic reviews help to reduce bias. When reading the review, the nurse notes that the review covers a wide range of databases and search terms. The nurse identifies this as reducing which bias?

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Question 13

A nursing informatics specialist at a large health sciences teaching facility is working with the school of nursing's librarian to obtain vendors of health science databases. Which vendor would the instructor be least likely to recommend? Select all that apply.

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Question 14

A nurse is reviewing journal articles obtained from a database search and frequently notes that a specific work is being cited by authors. In addition, the nurse notices that this cited work is often the basis for the author's opinion. The nurse would identify this as:

Accepted Answer

A seminal work is a piece of writing, research, or theory that is widely recognized as influential and foundational in its field. The fact that the work is frequently cited and forms the basis for authors' opinions indicates its seminal nature, meaning it has significantly influenced subsequent thought and research in the area.

Question 15

A group of nurses are working on a committee to develop a program that promotes the adoption of evidence-based nursing at the facility. Which barriers would the committee need to address? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Barriers to the adoption of evidence-based nursing include limited access to resources, lack of emphasis on the value of seeking out information, and insufficient familiarity of staff with evidence-based practices. Addressing these barriers can facilitate the integration of evidence-based practices into nursing care.

Question 16

A nurse is conducting a search of several databases simultaneously. The nurse is conducting which type of search?

Accepted Answer

A federated search allows the user to search multiple databases simultaneously, making it the correct choice for a search that spans several databases at once.

Question 17

A nurse is searching a database for information about cancer care. As part of the search, the nurse uses stop words. Which words might the nurse be using? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Stop words are common words that are often ignored in searches because they are so common that they do little to help refine a search. Words like "like," "said," and "through" are considered stop words because they are frequently used in the English language but usually don't add significant meaning to a search query, especially in a specialized context like searching for information on cancer care. On the other hand, "tumor" and "cancer" are key terms that are highly relevant to the search topic and would not be considered stop words.

Question 18

A nurse is conducting a database search. Which information would the nurse need to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

Each database often has its unique method for indexing search terms, which can affect how searches are conducted and the results obtained. Understanding the specific indexing and search strategies of a database can greatly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of a search.

Question 19

After searching a database for information on pain control, a nurse is reviewing a research article on the topic. While reading the article, the nurse notes that much of the research is based on the author's point of view. The nurse interprets this as:

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Question 20

An nursing informatics specialist is developing an in-service presentation to stimulate interest in researching ways to solve clinical problems on the units. As part of the presentation, the specialist is planning to address seeking out information for nursing knowledge. How would the nurse specialist most likely describe the quest for knowledge?

Accepted Answer

The quest for knowledge in nursing is an ongoing process that never stops, as healthcare is constantly evolving and new evidence and practices are continually emerging.

Quiz 10: Finding Knowledge in the Digital