GNUR 360 Exam 1 Quizzes
Nursing research is significant to the profession of nursing because it promotes:
a. more specifically defined nursing practice responsibilities
b. decreased liability within the practice of nursing
c. expansion of the scope of nursing practice into other disciplines
d. generation of a specialized body of nursing knowledge for use in nursing practice -
ANS-d. generation of a specialized body of nursing knowledge for use in nursing
practice
members of the nursing staff are to participate in a unit-based clinical research study.
Which research-related actions would be expected of a nurse with a baccalaureate
nursing degree?
a. Providing expert nursing consultation about the way in which clinical services are
delivered
b. Developing research methods to monitor and evaluate the quality of nursing practice
in the clinical setting
c. Providing leadership in the application of scientific knowledge to nursing practice
d. Using critical skills to understand and assess the steps of the research process -
ANS-d. Using critical appraisal skill to understand and assess the steps of the research
process
A novice nurse researcher is comparing the processes used in nursing research and in
evidence-based practice. What differences, if any, exist between the two processes?
a. as scientific processes, they are fundamentally the same and should result in parallel
outcomes
b. in a research study the question is tested with an appropriate design and specific
methodology, whereas in evidence-based practice, the question is used to search the
research literature to find answers
c. both processes involve testing a question with an appropriate design and specific
methodology
d. in evidence-based practice, qualitative studies are critically appraised to answer a
clinical question, whereas in nursing research, quantitative studies are reviewed to
provide a foundation for the study - ANS-b. in a research study the question is tested
with an appropriate design and specific methodology, whereas in evidence-based
practice, the question is used to search the research literature to find answers
, The nurse researcher is conducting a research study using subjects who will be
interviewed regarding their experience with postpartum depression. Why would the
researcher select a qualitative, rather than a quantitative, research design?
a. Qualitative research collects data from a small number of subjects, allowing for
in-depth study of a phenomenon.
b. Quantitative research is usually conducted in natural settings using data that are
words rather than numbers.
c. Qualitative research seeks to explain cause-and-effect relationships between
variables.
d. Quantitative research typically uses a convenience sample, seeking to answer a
clinical question about a human experience. - ANS-a. Qualitative research collects data
from a small number of subjects, allowing for in-depth study of a phenomenon
The nurse is analyzing a research article. To determine if an integrative review was
performed as part of the study, the nurse must understand that this type of review is:
a. a summary of research studies on a focused topic that used a specific statistical
methodology.
b. a synthesis of qualitative articles on a focused topic using a specific qualitative
methodology.
c. a summary of articles in an attempt to develop a clinical practice statement or clinical
guidelines.
d. a synthesis of the research and theoretical literature on a specific area without a
statistical analysis. - ANS-d. a synthesis of the research and theoretical literature on a
specific area without a statistical analysis
When assessing the strength of a body of evidence used in a research study for
consistency, the nurse should determine:
a. extent to which the study's design, implementation, and analysis minimize bias.
b. degree to which studies with similar and different designs investigated the same
research questions and report similar findings.
c. number of studies that have evaluated the research question, including overall
sample size across studies.
d. significance of the findings based on the statistical methods used for data analysis. -
ANS-b. degree to which studies with similar and different designs investigated the same
research questions and report similar findings
The nurse is analyzing a qualitative research article. In which section of the article
should the nurse expect to find a discussion of the research findings?
a. Results
b. Procedures
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