Chapter 13: Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

Chapter 13: Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Testing the application of theories in different situations with different populations is considered to be:

a.	applied research.
b.	clinical research.
c.	basic research.
d.	quantitative research.

 

 

ANS:  A

Research conducted to generate theories is basic research. These theories help to provide explanations for phenomena. Testing theories in different situations with different populations is applied research. Clinical research is conducted to test theories about the effectiveness of interventions. Each type of research contributes to the theoretical base for the practice of nursing. Quantitative research usually produces data in the form of numbers.

 

DIF:    Remembering                                 REF:   pp. 178-179    OBJ:   13.1

TOP:   Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

NOT:  Concepts: Technology and Informatics

 

2. The American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional performance require nurses to use research findings in practice. This means that nurses:

a.	need to regulate their practice according to the latest journal articles.
b.	nurses need to use the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.
c.	nurses only need to participate in research while in advanced practice.
d.	may use evidence-based practice to develop procedures but not policies.

 

 

ANS:  B

The American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional performance require nurses to use research findings in practice. Two criteria are measured. The first criterion is that nurses need to use the best available evidence, which includes research findings, to guide their practice decisions (ANA, 2010). The second criterion is that nurses participate in research activities that are appropriate for their position and level of education. Activities may include identifying problems in the clinical setting that may be researched; participating in data collection; participating as a member of a research committee or a research program; sharing research findings the nurse has found with others; conducting research; critiquing research that may be used in practice; using research findings to develop policies, procedures, and standards for patient care at health care facilities; and incorporating research as part of ongoing learning as a nurse.

 

DIF:    Understanding                                 REF:   p. 178             OBJ:   13.1

TOP:   Assessment    MSC:  NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance

NOT:  Concepts: Technology and Informatics

 

3. The nurse is reviewing a research study that includes data in the form of numbers. This study is likely what type of study?

a.	Qualitative
b.	Experimental
c.	Quasi-experimental
d.	Quantitative

 

 

ANS:  D

Quantitative research usually produces data in the form of numbers. Experimental research explores the causal relationships between variables. Experimental research examines whether one variable has a cause-and-effect relationship with another. Quasi-experimental research examines a causal relationship between variables, but it may not meet the strict guidelines of experimental research. Qualitative research is based on a constructivist philosophy, which assumes that reality is composed of multiple socially constructed realities of each person or group and is therefore value laden, focusing on personal beliefs, thoughts, and feelings.

 

DIF:    Remembering                                 REF:   p. 179             OBJ:   13.2

TOP:   Assessment    MSC:  NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance

NOT:  Concepts: Technology and Informatics

 

4. In practice, the nurse has identified an observable phenomenon and wants to conduct research to generate a hypothesis through observation of the situation. The best way for the nurse to conduct this type of investigation would be to conduct a:

a.	correlational research study.
b.	experimental research study.
c.	descriptive research study.
d.	quasi-experimental research study.

 

 

ANS:  C

Descriptive research identifies data and characteristics about the population or phenomenon. Correlational research is used to explore a relationship between two variables. Experimental research explores the causal relationships between variables. Experimental research examines whether one variable has a cause-and-effect relationship with another. Quasi-experimental research examines a causal relationship between variables, but it may not meet the strict guidelines of experimental research.

 

DIF:    Applying        REF:   p. 179            OBJ:   13.2               TOP:   Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance

NOT:   Concepts: Technology and Informatics