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Multidimensional Care II Exam 1 Study Guide 
*The exam questions are not limited to only what is listed on this guide, please refer to your 
chapter readings and module materials 
Ch. 21: Principles of Cancer Development 
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1. What role does qualitative research play in evidence-based practice (EBP)? 
a. Because it does not involve random-controlled trials (RCTs), it does not contribute 
directly to EBP. 
b. It offers a systematic approach for yielding insights into human experience and 
behavior. 
c. It provides a way to measure and evaluate quality outcomes that affect patient care. 
d. It provides the basis for most EBP guidelines and patient care protocols. 
ANS: B 
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A Many insights gained through qual...
1. One reason for conducting a review of the literature other than for purposes of developing a 
research study is to: 
a. determine the expertise of researchers in the field of study. 
b. identify current theoretical frameworks. 
c. implement evidence-based practice guidelines. 
d. work in a Magnet-certified hospital setting. 
ANS: C 
Feedback 
A Evaluation of the expertise of researchers and identification of theoretical 
frameworks are part of literature reviews but are not the reason for con...
1. Which is true about a study framework? 
a. It guides nurses in clinical practice. 
b. It explains a portion of a theory. 
c. It is one of the major ideas of a theory. 
d. It is the underlying methodology used in research. 
ANS: B 
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A The knowledge gained from testing theories is used to guide nursing practice. 
B A study framework is a brief explanation of a theory or those portions of a 
theory that are to be tested in a study. 
C Concepts are the major ideas contained in a theory. ...
1. The most important initial step when developing a research study is to: 
a. develop the problem statement. 
b. explore the background for the research problem. 
c. identify the research problem. 
d. state the research purpose. 
ANS: C 
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A The problem statement is written after the research problem has been identified. 
B The background for the research problem is written to identify what is known 
about the research problem. 
C The problem provides the basis for developing the resear...
1. A researcher conducts a study which outlines the daily habits of 
women who are overweight. This study represents what type of 
research? 
a. Correlational 
b. Descriptive 
c. Experimental 
d. Quasi-experimental 
ANS: B 
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A Correlational research 
investigates the relationship 
between or among variables. 
B Descriptive research is the 
exploration of phenomena in 
real-life situations. 
C Experimental research is an 
objective, systematic, highly 
controlled investigation for the 
p...
1. Which type of research design focuses on implementation of a treatment by the researcher? 
a. Correlational 
b. Descriptive 
c. Experimental 
d. Longitudinal 
ANS: C 
Feedback 
A Correlational and descriptive designs are nonexperimental studies that focus on 
examining variables as they naturally occur and not on the implementation of a 
treatment by the researcher. 
B Correlational and descriptive designs are nonexperimental studies that focus on 
examining variables as they naturally occur ...
1. The most important initial step when developing a research study is to: 
a. develop the problem statement. 
b. explore the background for the research problem. 
c. identify the research problem. 
d. state the research purpose. 
ANS: C 
Feedback 
A The problem statement is written after the research problem has been identified. 
B The background for the research problem is written to identify what is known 
about the research problem. 
C The problem provides the basis for developing the resear...
1. Which is true about a study framework? 
a. It guides nurses in clinical practice. 
b. It explains a portion of a theory. 
c. It is one of the major ideas of a theory. 
d. It is the underlying methodology used in research. 
ANS: B 
Feedback 
A The knowledge gained from testing theories is used to guide nursing practice. 
B A study framework is a brief explanation of a theory or those portions of a 
theory that are to be tested in a study. 
C Concepts are the major ideas contained in a theory. ...