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NURS 4325 Nursing Research Knowledge Check 2 1. One of the 2020 goals of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) is that ________ of all clinical decisions be evidence-based. 80% 60% 90% ...

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Exam: NURS 4325 Nursing Research Knowledge Check 2



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1. One ofthe 2020 goals ofthe Institute of Medicine (IOM) is that ________ of all clinical decisions
be evidence-based.



90%



2.

Which type of reliability is the consistency of measurement of two or more raters?

Interrater

3. Which ofthe following types of studies would requirethe largest sample size?

Correlational

4. You are examining results that are comparing three different educational degrees in nursing
(diploma, ADN, and BSN) to their reported levels of commitment tothe profession. the researcher set
the alpha level (the level of statistical significance) prior tothe study at p< 0.05.

Which of the findings below demonstrate statistical significance, based onthe researcher's alpha
level?

No decision can be made as to whether a significant difference was found among
diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate graduates' scores.

A significant difference was found among diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate graduates'
scores (r =.112, p = .24).

A significant difference was found among diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate
graduates' scores (r =.40, p = .001).




5. What statistical test would you use to determine a relationship between hours worked by
nurses in a week and medication errors?

, r - Pearson product moment



6. Which ofthe following measures of central tendency would be appropriate to describethe
average pulse rates of a group of hospitalized patients?



Mean



7. In this example of a PICO question: “In elderly hospitalized patients, what isthe effect of hourly
nursing rounds on reducing falls compared withthe standard practice of bedside call lights and low bed
positioning?” Hourly nursing rounds represent what element ofthe PICO format?



I - intervention

8. According to Groves, Gray and Burns (2015), which one ofthe following are considered barriers
to evidence-based practice?

The potential for improved outcomes for patients, providers, and healthcare agencies.

There is a need to implement a pilot study as a part of followingthe Iowa model.

There may be inadequate research evidence to support certain nursing interventions in practice.

There are adequate resources for implementation ofthe Evidence Based Practice by
nurses.



9. According to Melnyk et al (2012), what specifically isthe role ofthe EBP mentor?

to removethe barriers of EBP for staff nurses and nurse leaders

to create clearinghouses of evidence-based practice information

to work with staff nurses to consistently implement and sustain EBP

10. Identifythe type of sampling method used inthe following example:To obtain mothers of
children with cystic fibrosis, a researcher contacted one such mother wholived in her neighborhood and
asked her if she knew any other mothers of children withcystic fibrosis.

Network sampling

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