Chapter 4
A nurse is preparing to conduct a research study using the qualitative method. When conducting the research, which characteristics would be included?
1. Data would mostly be subjective 2. Approach would be holistic
When reviewing quantitative research, what should a nurse keep in mind?
1. Objectivity is valued 2 Biases are controlled to avoid contamination
The part of the research article summarizes the research findings?
Abstract
Quantitative Research
* Hypothesis * Statistical Analysis * Cause & Effect * Summarize data with tables and charts
Qualitative Research
* Research Question * Interviews & Observations * Understand a phenomena * Summarize data with words
A group of nurses is planning to investigate the effectiveness of turning immobilized stroke clients more frequently in order to prevent skin breakdown. The team has begun by formulating a PICO question. Which element will the "O" in the team's PICO question refer to?
Preventing skin breakdown
PICO definition
population, intervention, control, and outcomes
A nurse is searching the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for information about evidence-based practice related to pain control measures. The nurse searches this database based on the understanding that these reviews reflect which type of research?
randomized, controlled trials
Staff nurses in an ICU setting have noticed that their clients required less interventions for pain when the ICU was quiet. They passed their observations on to a nurse researcher and asked the researcher to design a study about the effects of noise on the pain levels of hospitalized clients. How does this demonstrate the ultimate goal of expanding the nursing body of knowledge?
Nursing research helps improve ways to promote and maintain health.
Where in a research journal article is the abstract located?
At the beginning
Translational Research
Bridge from theory to practice
A student is conducting a literature review to identify a problem area for a research paper. Which should the student remember when conducting a literature review?
Journal reference lists provide sources for original articles.
A nurse is reviewing nursing theory for usefulness in a home healthcare setting. Which is the appropriate application of Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Model in a home healthcare setting?
Match the client's self-care needs with appropriate supportive interventions.
Who should you go to if you're having issues with finding appropriate medical journals for research?
Medical Librarian
Which group of nurses would be least likely involved in direct research? Select all that apply.
Novice nurses Student nurses
How do you tell if a site is containing valid and accurate information?
Selected list of resources provided University affiliation provided Site purpose clearly stated
A nurse researcher is conducting a scientific literature review. Which statement would be most important for the nurse researcher to keep in mind?
Using a systematic approach for this step is most effective.
Which term is most closely associated with quantitative research?
Variable
A nurse is reading a research article from a nursing journal. The nurse is aware that the opening paragraph summarizing the article and the research findings is a good place to start. What part of the article is the nurse reading?
Abstract
When do you write your problem statement?
After reviewing literature and identifying your framework.
"Individuals who use self-care to sustain life and health, to recover from disease or injury, or to cope with its effects." Which individual developed this theory?
Dorothea Orem
When looking at a model for evidence-based practice, what is the final step of the process?
Evaluating practice change
A nurse researcher is examining the cause-and-effect relationship between the consumption of tap water containing minimal amounts of bleach, and the incidence of cancer in rats. The research is taking place in a laboratory setting. What type of quantitative research is being used based upon this description?
Experimental research
