Chapter 20: Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Chapter 20: Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. A nurse researcher can use research findings to go beyond dissemination of evidence-based guidelines and promote adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines through what?

a.	Through dissemination activities
b.	Through translating research into practice
c.	Through research utilization
d.	Through critiquing findings

 

 

ANS:  B

 

	Feedback
A	Dissemination activities include publications, conferences, consultations, and training programs.
B	Through translating research into practice (TRIP) is a multifaceted, systemic process of promoting adoption of EBP in delivery of health care services that goes beyond dissemination of evidence-based guidelines.
C	Research utilization is the process of using research findings to improve patient care.
D	Research critique involves analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of studies.

 

 

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2. What should a nurse researcher use to guide the analysis of data collected from subjects who meet study inclusion and exclusion criteria for the purpose of answering specific research questions that test specified hypotheses?

a.	Dissemination of research
b.	Metasynthesis of research
c.	Utilization of research
d.	Conduct of research

 

 

ANS:  D

 

	Feedback
A	Dissemination activities include publications, conferences, consultations, and training programs.
B	Metasynthesis is the process of integrating or comparing findings from qualitative studies.
C	Research utilization is the process of using research findings to improve patient care.
D	Analyzing data collected from subjects who meet study inclusion and exclusion criteria for the purpose of answering specific research questions that test specified hypotheses describes research conduct.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   Page 432-433

 

3. The nurse researcher who is involved in conduct of research should plan to accomplish what?

a.	Active interchange with active care practitioners
b.	Dissemination of findings via research reports
c.	Determining applicability of findings for practice
d.	Use of randomized controlled trials

 

 

ANS:  B

 

	Feedback
A	This is characteristic of TRIP.
B	This is part of the process of the conduct of research.
C	This is characteristic of research utilization.
D	This is characteristic of EBP.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   Page 432-433

 

4. A nurse researcher should view EBP as what?

a.	The integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values
b.	The promotion of the publication of research findings among practicing nurses
c.	The process of using research findings to improve patient care
d.	The collection of data from subjects using measurement devices

 

 

ANS:  A

 

	Feedback
A	This is a definition of EBP.
B	This refers to one aspect of research dissemination.
C	This answer defines research utilization.
D	This answer describes procedures for data collection.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   Page 432-433

 

5. What should the nurse researcher plan to include in a research study that is focused on EBP?

a.	Interaction with direct care practitioners
b.	Dissemination of findings via professional journals
c.	Determining applicability of findings for practice
d.	Use of randomized controlled trials

 

 

ANS:  D

 

	Feedback
A	This is characteristic of TRIP.
B	This is part of the process of the conduct of research.
C	This is characteristic of research utilization.
D	This is characteristic of EBP.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   Page 431