Question 1

The nurse researcher is determining the best way to formulate a research problem.What should the nurse identify if implementing the PICO format?
(Select all that apply)
A)Intervention to use
B)Problem of interest
C)Comparison of treatments
D)Outcome of the treatments
E)Individuals to perform actions

Accepted Answer

The PICO format stands for Patient/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome. Therefore, the nurse researcher should identify the problem of interest (B), the intervention to use (A), the comparison of treatments (C), and the outcome of the treatments (D). Identifying the individuals to perform actions (E) is not necessary for the PICO format.

Question 2

The student nurse is examining the dispersion of data in a research study.Which measurements should this student expect to review?
A)Mean,median,and mode
B)Range,variance,and standard deviation
C)Mean,range,and standard deviation
D)Measures of central tendency

Accepted Answer

The measurements that describe the dispersion of data are the range, variance, and standard deviation. The mean, median, and mode are measures of central tendency and do not provide information about how spread out the data is.

Question 3

The nurse has defined a research problem.What action should the nurse take next?
A)Formulate a hypothesis.
B)Define variables.
C)Review the literature.
D)Select a design.

Accepted Answer

The nurse should review the literature next to gather existing information on the topic and identify any gaps in knowledge or potential areas for investigation. Once this is done, the nurse can then formulate a hypothesis, define variables, and select a design.

Question 4

A researcher is conducting a study with single-parent families within a school system.What sample is the researcher using?
A)The school system
B)Children
C)Parents
D)Single-parent families

Accepted Answer

The researcher is specifically studying single-parent families, so the sample being used is the single-parent families within the school system. Option A (the school system) is too broad and would include families that are not single-parent households. Option B (children) is only a portion of the sample being studied, and option C (parents) is too broad and would include families that are not single-parent households.

Question 5

A nursing instructor is researching the implementation of assigning study guides for homework points and the effect this has on the students' test grades.The instructor reports group data for published research.Which research right did the instructor implement?
A)Right of full disclosure
B)Right of privacy
C)Right of self-determination
D)Risk of harm

Accepted Answer

The instructor implemented the right of privacy by reporting group data instead of individual data, thus protecting the identities and personal information of the participants in the research.

Question 6

The nurse is evaluating the results of a study prior to implementing its findings into practice.Which action should the nurse take when scientifically validating the research results?
A)Scrutinizing how the study was conceptualized,designed,and conducted in order to make a judgment about the overall quality of its findings
B)Assessing how the study's findings compare to findings from other studies about the problem
C)Determining how the study's findings will transfer from the research conditions to the clinical practice conditions in which they will be used
D)Identifying practical or feasibility considerations that need to be addressed when applying the findings in practice

Accepted Answer

The nurse should scrutinize how the study was conceptualized, designed, and conducted to make a judgment about the overall quality of its findings, which is essential for scientifically validating the research results.

Question 7

The nurse educator develops the research "Do students who study in groups score better on the NCLEX  exam when compared to students who study independently?" Which phrase should the educator identify as the dependent variable?
A)Number of students in a study group
B)NCLEX  scores of both groups
C)Students' college GPAs
D)Time between graduation and sitting for the NCLEX

Accepted Answer

The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured or tested in the study. In this research question, the dependent variable is the NCLEX scores. The independent variable is whether the students study in groups or independently. The other options (A, C, and D) are not relevant to the research question and are not dependent variables.

Question 8

The nursing student completes a literature review on evidence-based practice (EBP).Which action indicates that the student understands EBP?
A)Presenting a paper about EBP
B)Repositioning a client at risk for skin breakdown every 2 hours
C)Explaining EBP to fellow students
D)Trying to find other problems to implement EBP

Accepted Answer

Repositioning a client at risk for skin breakdown every 2 hours indicates that the nursing student understands EBP because this action is based on evidence from research indicating that frequent repositioning can reduce the risk of skin breakdown. Presenting a paper about EBP or explaining EBP to fellow students shows knowledge about the concept, but not necessarily an understanding of how to apply it in practice. Trying to find other problems to implement EBP shows an interest in using EBP, but does not necessarily indicate understanding of the concept.

Question 9

A nurse practitioner feels it is important to participate in nursing research.Which activity is most appropriate for this nurse's level of education and position?
A)Helping to identify clinical problems in direct client care
B)Using research findings to develop policies and procedures
C)Critically analyzing and interpreting research for application to practice
D)Participating in data collection

Accepted Answer

As a nurse practitioner, it is appropriate to critically analyze and interpret research for application to practice. While identifying clinical problems, developing policies and procedures, and participating in data collection are all important activities in nursing research, these activities are typically more appropriate for individuals with different levels of education and training. As a nurse practitioner, critical analysis and interpretation of research is an important skillset in providing evidence-based practice to clients.

Question 10

A nurse researcher is considering the use of various nonpharmacological distraction techniques that have shown success for behavior control in troubled adolescents.Which criteria is this researcher considering to use?
A)Significance
B)Researchability
C)Feasibility
D)Interest

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse researcher is considering the use...

Question 11

The nurse researcher is using an instrument that provides similar results each time it's implemented.Which term should the researcher use to describe the quality of this instrument?
A)Validity
B)Reliability
C)Consistency
D)Variability

Accepted Answer

Reliability refers to the extent to which an instrument consistently produces similar results when implemented multiple times. Therefore, if the instrument the nurse researcher is using provides similar results each time it is implemented, it is reliable.

Question 12

The nurse educator is reviewing concerns about the use of research for evidence-based practice.What particular concerns should the nurse highlight when discussing the use of research with the students?
(Select all that apply)
A)When evidence-based practice is done appropriately,the process often becomes cost-prohibitive.
B)The research environment results in strictly constructed and controlled circumstances.
C)There is a "best" solution or practice for any specific research question.
D)Evidence-based practice is most applicable to physiological problems.
E)Research evidence can be flawed when applied to various cultures and ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse educator is reviewing concerns about...

Question 13

A nursing student is assigned to develop a research using a quantitative approach.Which should the student write that demonstrates this approach?
A)How do siblings react to a new baby of a second marriage after divorce of their parents?
B)What dressing selections work best for a wound dehiscence?
C)What support do terminal cancer clients find least beneficial in hospice care?
D)Does expression of client spirituality affect recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Quantitative research involves the collection and analysis of numerical data to understand patterns, relationships, or outcomes. Choice B, which asks about the effectiveness of different dressing selections for wound dehiscence, is focused on comparing measurable outcomes, making it a clear example of a quantitative research question.

Question 14

The nurse using evidence-based practice to guide care has identified a study in which the findings would be appropriate to address a client's health care need.What actions should the nurse take before implementing these findings?
(Select all that apply)
A)Ask the client if the findings can be used.
B)Immediately apply the findings to client care.
C)Examine how the findings fit with the client's health needs.
D)Determine if resources are available to implement the findings.
E)Identify organization policies to support or address the findings.

Accepted Answer

Before implementing findings from a study, the nurse should ensure the findings are appropriate and feasible for the client's specific health needs (C), confirm that the necessary resources are available (D), and verify that the findings align with organizational policies (E). Additionally, involving the client in the decision-making process by asking if the findings can be used (A) respects the client's autonomy and preferences. Immediate application of findings without these considerations (B) is not advised.

Question 15

The nurse researcher is testing the effects of a new dressing preparation on certain participants,while continuing to use older but more familiar products on others.Which type of research design is the nurse using?
A)Quasi-experimental
B)Experimental
C)Nonexperimental
D)Pilot study

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse researcher is testing the effects...

Question 16

A group of nurses is researching how care providers of Stage I/II Alzheimer's clients use prior coping skills in dealing with their current situation.Which qualitative research tradition are these nurses using?
A)Grounded theory
B)Ethnography
C)Phenomenology
D)Substantive dimension

Accepted Answer

Phenomenology is the qualitative research tradition focused on understanding the lived experiences of individuals, making it the most suitable approach for studying how care providers use prior coping skills in dealing with their current situation with Stage I/II Alzheimer's clients.

Question 17

A client has agreed to participate in a research study.Which action would constitute risk of harm to this client?
A)Withholding information about the study
B)Suggesting that participation would greatly benefit the client's financial situation
C)Giving the client false information about his or her participation
D)Providing the client's name as a participant in the study

Accepted Answer

The answer of A client has agreed to participate in...

Question 18

The nurse researcher is considering whether the findings of a project may present uncertain results in the clinical area.Upon which criteria is the researcher reflecting?
A)Significance
B)Researchability
C)Confidentiality
D)Variables

Accepted Answer

Researchability refers to the ability to investigate a question or problem in a systematic and scientific manner, which includes considering whether the findings can be applied or produce clear results in a clinical setting.

Quiz 2: Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Nursing

The nurse researcher is determining the best way to formulate a research problem.What should the nurse identify if implementing the PICO format? (Select all that apply)

The student nurse is examining the dispersion of data in a research study.Which measurements should this student expect to review?

The nurse has defined a research problem.What action should the nurse take next?

A researcher is conducting a study with single-parent families within a school system.What sample is the researcher using?

A nursing instructor is researching the implementation of assigning study guides for homework points and the effect this has on the students' test grades.The instructor reports group data for published research.Which research right did the instructor implement?

The nurse is evaluating the results of a study prior to implementing its findings into practice.Which action should the nurse take when scientifically validating the research results?

The nurse educator develops the research "Do students who study in groups score better on the NCLEX exam when compared to students who study independently?" Which phrase should the educator identify as the dependent variable?

The nursing student completes a literature review on evidence-based practice (EBP) .Which action indicates that the student understands EBP?

A nurse practitioner feels it is important to participate in nursing research.Which activity is most appropriate for this nurse's level of education and position?

A nurse researcher is considering the use of various nonpharmacological distraction techniques that have shown success for behavior control in troubled adolescents.Which criteria is this researcher considering to use?

The nurse researcher is using an instrument that provides similar results each time it's implemented.Which term should the researcher use to describe the quality of this instrument?

The nurse educator is reviewing concerns about the use of research for evidence-based practice.What particular concerns should the nurse highlight when discussing the use of research with the students? (Select all that apply)

A nursing student is assigned to develop a research using a quantitative approach.Which should the student write that demonstrates this approach?

The nurse using evidence-based practice to guide care has identified a study in which the findings would be appropriate to address a client's health care need.What actions should the nurse take before implementing these findings? (Select all that apply)

The nurse researcher is testing the effects of a new dressing preparation on certain participants,while continuing to use older but more familiar products on others.Which type of research design is the nurse using?

A group of nurses is researching how care providers of Stage I/II Alzheimer's clients use prior coping skills in dealing with their current situation.Which qualitative research tradition are these nurses using?

A client has agreed to participate in a research study.Which action would constitute risk of harm to this client?

The nurse researcher is considering whether the findings of a project may present uncertain results in the clinical area.Upon which criteria is the researcher reflecting?