Question 1

The nurse researcher wishes to review a body of qualitative studies about women's attitudes toward health care in order to develop an overall interpretation of these findings.Which type of review will the nurse researcher use?

Accepted Answer

A meta-synthesis is the best option in this scenario as it is a type of review that synthesizes, interprets, and integrates qualitative findings from multiple studies to develop an overall interpretation of the phenomenon of interest. It involves a systematic and comprehensive search of published studies, followed by the extraction, analysis, and synthesis of qualitative data to uncover patterns, themes, and conceptual insights across studies. The goal of a meta-synthesis is to gain a deeper understanding and generate new knowledge on a phenomenon by exploring its complexity, diversity, and richness from different perspectives.

Question 2

Which best describes evidence-based-practice (EBP)?

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based-practice (EBP) involves a combination of the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and the needs and values of individual patients to make informed decisions about patient care. B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of EBP.

Question 3

The development of nursing theories and conceptual models in the late 1960s and 1970s served to:

Accepted Answer

The development of nursing theories and conceptual models in the late 1960s and 1970s served to provide direction for nursing research by outlining key concepts, definitions, and relationships within the field. While these theories and models may inform the development of interventions and guide research funding priorities, their primary purpose is to provide a theoretical framework for nursing practice and research. Evidence-based practice emerged as a focus in the 1990s and early 2000s, building on the foundation of nursing theory and research.

Question 4

Under Ada Sue Hinshaw,the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)began to change its focus to:

Accepted Answer

Under Ada Sue Hinshaw's leadership, the NINR increased its focus on increasing the status and funding for nursing research. This included initiatives such as promoting nursing research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and collaborating with other organizations to highlight the importance of nursing research in improving patient outcomes. While the NINR did support the dissemination of nursing research, this was not the primary focus of the organization's shift under Hinshaw's leadership.

Question 5

The nurse reviews a study in which adherence to an asthma action plan is compared among groups of adolescents who received different asthma education.Which research method does this represent?

Accepted Answer

This study represents the research method of explanation as it seeks to explain the relationship between different methods of asthma education and adherence to an asthma action plan among adolescents.

Question 6

A nurse researcher wants to know how well adolescent mothers can learn to manage their children's asthma and develops an initial study to explore and define perceptions of asthma among this population.Which best describes this initial study?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive research explores new areas of research and describes situations as they exist in the world.This initial study aims to describe current perceptions of asthma in a given population.Correlational research would attempt to make a connection between perceptions of asthma and a specific outcome.Phenomenological research involves gaining deeper insights into perceptions and values,not simply describing them.Qualitative research does not attempt to define variables.

Question 7

The lead agency designated to improve health care quality is:

Accepted Answer

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead agency in improving healthcare quality in the United States. Among its functions are generating evidence to improve quality, safety, and value of healthcare, developing tools and resources to support healthcare providers, and promoting healthcare policies that prioritize patient safety and quality improvement. ANCC and QSEN are organizations focused on nursing education and credentialing, while NINR is a research-focused institution that supports nursing science and the health of individuals, families, and communities.

Question 8

A nurse manager is interested in learning which attitudes among staff nurses may indicate relative risk of needle-stick injuries.To study this,the nurse manager will employ which method of study?

Accepted Answer

Through prediction,the probability of a specific outcome can be estimated in a given situation.Control indicates the ability to use a prescribed intervention to produce the desired results.Description involves identifying and understanding the nature of nursing phenomena and the relationships among these phenomena.Explanation clarifies the relationships among phenomena and identifies why certain events occur.

Question 9

Which research technique would be used by a nurse researcher who wishes to compare bonding patterns of neonatal intensive care (NIC)infants to non-NIC infants to test various theories about infant-parent bonding?

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory research is performed to formulate,test,and refine a theory about a particular phenomenon.Experimental and quasi-experimental techniques determine the effectiveness of particular outcomes.Exploratory research is performed to describe a problem or issue.Phenomenological research involves gaining deeper insights into perceptions and values.

Question 10

To help fulfill the mission of the National Institute for Nursing Research-to promote and improve the health of individuals,families,communities,and populations-a study may be conducted which:

Accepted Answer

Conducting a study that assesses the effectiveness of strategies for weight management in patients with type 2 diabetes would directly address the mission of the National Institute for Nursing Research to promote and improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations. It would provide important information to inform nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. The other options may also be relevant topics for research, but they are not as directly connected to the mission of the institute.

Question 11

Which best describes the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)competency for evidence-based practice (EBP)?

Accepted Answer

The QSEN competency for EBP is defined as integrating the best evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences.Strict adherence to guidelines does not take the patient/family preferences into account.EBP does not rely solely on expert knowledge or experimental studies.Although experimental studies provide the highest level of study data,EBP does not rely solely on experimental studies.

Question 12

The nurse participates in data collection in a study in which two different pain management protocols are used with randomly assigned patients to measure differences in postoperative recovery time.Which method of study is this?

Accepted Answer

Control indicates the ability to use a prescribed intervention to produce the desired results.Correlation examines the relationships between different phenomena.Description involves identifying and understanding the nature of nursing phenomena and the relationships among these phenomena.Explanation clarifies the relationships among phenomena and identifies why certain events occur.

Question 13

The nurse is participating in a study and is collecting data identifying the number of obese adults whose parents were also obese or overweight.Which research method is being used in this study?

Accepted Answer

Through prediction,the probability of a specific outcome can be estimated in a given situation.By knowing the percentage of parents of obese adults who were obese,the probability of predicting this may be calculated.Control indicates the ability to use a prescribed intervention to produce the desired results.Description involves identifying and understanding the nature of nursing phenomena and the relationships among these phenomena.Explanation clarifies the relationships among phenomena and identifies why certain events occur.

Question 14

In a position statement in 2006,the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)identified a need to:

Accepted Answer

The position statement called for a need to prepare a workforce of nurse scientists, indicating the importance of advancing academic nursing research and producing competent researchers in the field. The other options (acquiring clinical knowledge, focusing on evidence-based practice, funding academic nursing research) are all important aspects of nursing education and practice, but do not directly address the need for a specialized workforce of nurse scientists.

Question 15

What type of study design would be used to evaluate patient satisfaction in an outpatient clinic?

Accepted Answer

Outcomes research would be the best choice for evaluating patient satisfaction in an outpatient clinic, as it focuses on determining the effects of healthcare interventions and services on patient outcomes, including satisfaction.

Question 16

Which is the most important result of Florence Nightingale's data collection and statistical analysis during the Crimean War?

Accepted Answer

Florence Nightingale's data collection and statistical analysis during the Crimean War in the 19th century showed that poor sanitation, lack of clean drinking water, and inadequate nutrition were causing a significant number of soldier deaths. Her findings led to improved sanitation practices, better-quality drinking water, and better nutrition, which consequently reduced mortality rates. It is considered a significant milestone in clinical research as it demonstrated the importance of using data and statistics to improve healthcare practices. Therefore, option D is the most important result of Florence Nightingale's data collection and statistical analysis during the Crimean War.

Question 17

Which study exemplifies qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research involves the study of people as they interact in their sociohistorical settings.Correlational studies are quantitative studies.A descriptive study that measures appetite is a quantitative study.A measure of the effectiveness of an intervention is a quasi-experimental quantitative study.

Question 18

Through knowledge gained from her phenomenological qualitative study identifying levels of experience of professional nurses,Patricia Benner would identify which nurse as an expert?

Accepted Answer

According to Benner's model, an expert nurse is one who has developed intuition, which allows them to recognize patterns and make decisions based on their experience. The pediatric nurse who notices subtle changes and intervenes to prevent respiratory failure demonstrates the ability to recognize patterns and make expert decisions based on experience, making them the expert nurse in this scenario.

Question 19

The nurse is collecting data about the sleep patterns of breastfed babies as part of a larger research study.Which research method will the nurse use when collecting data for this study?

Accepted Answer

The nurse will use the research method of description since they are simply observing and collecting data about the sleep patterns of breastfed babies as part of a larger research study. They are not controlling any variables, explaining, or predicting outcomes.

Question 20

An emphasis of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)Magnet Hospital Designation Program for Excellence in Nursing is:

Accepted Answer

The ANCC Magnet Hospital Designation Program for Excellence in Nursing places a strong emphasis on utilizing evidence-based practice in nursing. This refers to the implementation of clinical practices that are supported by research and have been shown to be effective in improving patient outcomes.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice