Chapter 21: Translating Research into Practice

Chapter 21: Translating Research into Practice

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The chief nursing officer at a local hospital seeking Magnet™ status creates staff development classes concerning research utilization. What best describes research utilization?

ANS:   D

The primary aim of research utilization is to activate the change process to move research findings into practice to improve patient outcomes.

REF:    Page 413         TOP:    AONE competency: Knowledge of Healthcare Environment

2. The chief nursing officer at a local hospital seeking Magnet™ status creates staff development classes about incorporating evidence-based nursing. What best describes evidence-based nursing?

ANS:   B

Nurse managers utilize research findings for the establishment of standards, practices, and patient care models in the organization.

REF:    Page 416         TOP:    AONE competency: Knowledge of Healthcare Environment

3. The nurse manager decides to change staffing schedules in the intensive care unit. She chooses to use Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations Theory to implement the change. What are the elements of Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations Theory?

ANS:   C

Nurse managers disseminate research findings to patient care team members. Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations Theory provides a useful model for integration of evidence into practice.

REF:    Pages 418, 419

TOP:    AONE competency: Knowledge of Healthcare Environment

4. Understanding why it is important to provide certain strategies for the emotional support of parents of critically ill children is an example of:

ANS:   B

Indirect research utilization involves reading and then understanding how to provide emotional support. Direct research utilization involves translating recommendations into behavior or action.

REF:    Page 421         TOP:    AONE competency: Knowledge of Healthcare Environment

5. The nurse manager wants to use evidence-based recommendations to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. What type of research would provide the strongest evidence for this clinical issue?

ANS:   C

Nurse managers utilize research findings for the establishment of standards, practices, and patient care models in the organization.

REF:    Pages 424, 425

TOP:    AONE competency: Knowledge of Healthcare Environment