EBP Final Exam - Weekly Quiz Questions
Chapter 9 & 14 Which is not a source of data that a researcher can use when conducting historical qualitative research? A. Direct, real time observation B. All of these are correct C. Artifacts D. Interviews
A. Direct, real time observation
Chapter 4 & 5 A researcher wants to design a study that investigates the effects of engagement with animals on the emotional health of patients in long-term inpatient care. In order to measure the variable "emotional health," what must the researcher first develop? A. An operational definition of emotional health B. A conceptual definition of emotional health C. A statistical definition of researching emotional health D. A research definition of emotional health
A. An operational definition of emotional health
Chapter 19 Three nurses are going to collaborate on a research project on decreasing postoperative infections. Which of the following is considered one of the first steps the nurses should engage in? A. Authorship responsibilities among three nurses B. Schedule for data analysis C. Participant population D. Content of findings
A. Authorship responsibilities among three nurses
Chapter 9 & 14 The strategy used by qualitative researchers to set aside their personal interpretations to avoid bias is: A. Bracketing B. Participant observation C. Memoing D. Audit trail
A. Bracketing
Chapter 6 Which type of design would be used by researchers investigating the relationship between coping strategies used by caregivers of older adults with cognitive changes and the occurrence of elder abuse? A. Correlational design B. Factorial design C. Multiple experimental groups design D. Crossover design
A. Correlational design
Chapter 8 Distribution of disease in a population is known as: A. Descriptive epidemiology B. Count data C. Prevalence D. Analytic epidemiology
A. Descriptive epidemiology
Chapter 10 & 11 If a researcher is conducting a study on individuals ages 13-17 who have type 1 diabetes, the target population should be: A. Every single adolescent who has type 1 diabetes and who is 13-17 years of age B. Every single adolescent who has type 1 diabetes and who is 13-17 years of age, residing in that particular locality C. Every single adolescent who has type 1 diabetes and who is 13-17 years of age whose care is managed by government agencies D. Every single adolescent who has type 1 diabetes and who is 13-17 years of age who is hospitalized
A. Every single adolescent who has type 1 diabetes and who is 13-17 years of age
Chapter 7 The nurse researcher is aware that the most valued research study design in creating evidence-based practice is which of the following: A. Experimental B. Quasi-experimental C. Qualitative D. Correlational
A. Experimental
Chapter 7 A study's participants are divided into a control group, a group that receives an experimental intervention, a group that receives a different experimental intervention, and a group that receives both of the experimental interventions. Which type of design does the study demonstrate? A. Factorial design B. Solomon four-group design C. Quasi-experimental design D. Crossover design
A. Factorial design
Chapter 9 & 14 Which method would a researcher use to investigate the nursing processes involved in teaching patients how to walk again following spinal cord injuries? A. Grounded theory research B. Historical research C. Ethnographic research D. Phenomenological research
A. Grounded theory research
Chapter 4 & 5 A scholarly paper about the effects of inpatient care on patient sleep patterns brings together data from five previously published studies, each of which used a different research method. The paper is most likely which type of review? A. Integrative review B. Meta-analysis C. Narrative review D. Peer review
A. Integrative review
Chapter 10 & 11 On interval scales, zero point: A. Is arbitrary and not absolute. B. Is absolute. C. Indicates the true absence of something. D. Is the lowest measurable point.
A. Is arbitrary and not absolute.
Chapter 2 & 3 Why would the respect for persons principle dictate that minor children participating in a research study be entitled to protection, compared to subjects in a research study involving working adults 25 to 45 years of age? A. Minor children have diminished autonomy B. Participants must provide informed consent. C. Parents are not present with their children D. Nurses do good and minimize potential harm
A. Minor children have diminished autonomy
Chapter 1 What is the primary purpose of nursing research? A. Nurses use research to generate new knowledge or validate and refine existing knowledge that directly or indirectly influences nursing practice B. Nurses use research to generate new knowledge which will contribute to medical research findings C. Nursing research is limited to nursing interventions and nursing theories it does not extend into practice D. Nursing research is used to guide medical and psychological patient care investigations and research
A. Nurses use research to generate new knowledge or validate and refine existing knowledge that directly or indirectly influences nursing practice
Chapter 17 & 18 Common barriers to implementing Evidence-Based Practice include which of the following? (Select all that apply) A. Organizational culture B. Lack of available research to implement into practice C. Research-related barriers as some of the reasons D. Nurses' belief systems related to practice
A. Organizational culture C. Research-related barriers as some of the reasons D. Nurses' belief systems related to practice
Chapter 19 What type of content is typically included in EBP posters? A. PICO question B. Case studies C. Safety and patient outcomes D. Assessment of patients
A. PICO question
Chapter 2 & 3 The nurse researcher is aware that PICOT is a research strategy mnemonic for which of the following components? A. Patient population or patient condition of interest , Intervention, Comparison of interest , Outcome of interest , Time B. Patient population or patient condition of interest , Intervention, Comparison of intervention, Outcome of interest , Total patients involved C. Patient population or patient condition of interest , Intervention, Comparison of intervention, Overarching alignment with practice , Time D. Patient disease or illness , Intervention , Comparison of interest , Outcome of interest , Total patients involved
A. Patient population or patient condition of interest , Intervention, Comparison of interest , Outcome of interest , Time
Chapter 17 & 18 A nurse researcher designs a study to explore the length of stay after a caesarian section in relation to accuracy, comprehensiveness, and frequency of nursing assessments. This is an example of a study focused on which type of outcome? A. Performance-related outcome B. All of the above (All three types of outcome) C. Patient-related Outcome D. Care-related Outcome
A. Performance-related outcome
Chapter 2 & 3 Which of the following is an EBP performance criterion for nurse executive? A. Role models EBP in administrative decision making B. Questions current practices C. Serves as coach and mentor in EBP D. Role models EBP
A. Role models EBP in administrative decision making
Chapter 17 & 18 A nurse working in critical care questioned the rationale for limitations on family visitation times. After discussions with supervisors, administration, and other staff, the nurse gathers information for a possible policy change that could benefit patients, families, and staff. This nurse is demonstrating which characteristic of an innovator? A. Sense of inquiry B. Flexibility to change C. Good communication skills D. Awareness of self and the unit
A. Sense of inquiry
Chapter 15 & 16 When nurses appraise evidence, which of the following elements are reviewed and evaluated to ensure that a study was sound? A. Study design, how the research was conducted, and the data analysis B. Number of participants, sponsor of the research, and the analysis methods C. Number of participants, the location of research, and the findings D. Study design, where the research was conducted, and Researchers' s expertise and credential
A. Study design, how the research was conducted, and the data analysis
Chapter 12 & 13 When distribution is shown as a symmetrical bell-shaped curve, what can be concluded about the data? A. The mean, median, and mode are equal. B. The mean is less than the median and mode. C. The data shows moderate uniformity. D. The mean is greater than the median and mode.
A. The mean, median, and mode are equal.
Chapter 8 The purpose of these studies in epidemiology is what? SATA A. To alert the health care community to unusual signs and symptoms in an individual B. To describe new diseases C. To provide a descriptive overview of a unique phenomenon from a unique perspective D. To explain a change in disease patterns
A. To alert the health care community to unusual signs and symptoms in an individual B. To describe new diseases D. To explain a change in disease patterns
Chapter 10 & 11 A ratio-level scale of a 100-mm line anchored on each end with words or symbols. A. Visual analog scale B. Likert scales C. Physiological measure D. Psychometrics
A. Visual analog scale
Chapter 17 & 18 A new nurse participates in her first performance review with her supervisor. This review process will likely include getting feedback from her supervisor and peers, as well as: A. performance-related goals. B. a schedule for further training. C. structured rules for the next review period. D. a timeline for promotion.
A. performance-related goals.
Chapter 12 & 13 Which of the following statements correctly contrasts inferential statistics and descriptive statistics? A. Inferential statistics are used to present data and information, whereas descriptive statistics are used to develop population parameters. B. Inferential statistics are used to make predictions about phenomena, whereas descriptive statistics are used to explain characteristics of variables. C. Inferential statistics are gathered using univariate analysis, whereas descriptive statistics are gathered using multivariate analysis. D. Inferential statistics are based on predicted data, whereas descriptive statistics are based on collected data.
B. Inferential statistics are used to make predictions about phenomena, whereas descriptive statistics are used to explain characteristics of variables.
Chapter 2 & 3 Which of the following would be an example of embracing a culture of EBP on an organizational level? A. Consulting the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to locate EBP resources B. Adding value statements about EBP to an organization's mission statement C. Mentoring a new nurse to implement EBP at the appropriate patient care level D. Joining a quality outcome committee to collaborate with other nursing professionals
B. Adding value statements about EBP to an organization's mission statement
Chapter 8 When data from individuals are reported as a group, it is defined as what type of data? A. Correlated B. Aggregate C. Prevalence D. Individual
B. Aggregate
Chapter 15 & 16 When considering a practice change, why is identification of stakeholders important? A. It decreases misunderstandings related to the change. B. All of these are correct. C. It allows for clarification of the purpose of the proposed change. D. It facilitates implementation of the proposed change.
B. All of these are correct.
Chapter 17 & 18 A nurse researcher designs a study to determine the effect of ambulation 1 hour after caesarian section on the patient and newborn. This is an example of a study focused on which type of outcome? A. All of the above (All three types of outcome) B. Care-related Outcome C. Performance-related outcome D. Patient-related Outcome
B. Care-related Outcome
Chapter 15 & 16 A nurse is planning a change related to a potential safety concern for a patient. Which phase of Kotter's change model will occur first? A. Developing a vision B. Communicating a sense of urgency C. Generating short-term wins D. Empowering action
B. Communicating a sense of urgency
Chapter 17 & 18 Which of the following is an example of benchmarking? A. Comparison of patient infection rates and nursing handwashing rates on a designated unit B. Comparison of an individual hospital's readmission rates for pneumonia and the CMS readmission rates for pneumonia on a national level C. Comparison of nursing hours worked and number of patient assessments completed in a given 12-hour shift D. Comparison of nursing empathy and patient diagnosis in the emergency department
B. Comparison of an individual hospital's readmission rates for pneumonia and the CMS readmission rates for pneumonia on a national level
Chapter 9 & 14 What are the four essential elements for evaluation of qualitative research? A. Transferability, dependability, timeliness, and confirmability B. Credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability C. Validity, reliability, transferability, and timeliness D. Credibility, trustworthiness, validity, and confirmability
B. Credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability
Chapter 15 & 16 Nurses practicing on a unit have identified that they are uncomfortable with interpreting results of published research findings. What would be an approach to this problem? A. Participation by unit nurses in relevant research studies to better understand them B. Dissemination of findings in a more understandable manner C. Avoidance of applying research findings on the unit D. Reliance on researchers to interpret the findings through publications and presentations
B. Dissemination of findings in a more understandable manner
Chapter 9 & 14 A nurse researcher undertakes a study of the culture of a family planning clinic. What would this study be called? A. Grounded theory B. Ethnography C. Epidemiology D. Phenomenology
B. Ethnography
Chapter 7 Rank the evidence generated from the following designs from the highest to the lowest. Rank order Level I evidence = the highest --------> Level IV = the lowest evidence A. Nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest (Highest), One -group posttest only, Experimental design, Non-equivalent-groups posttest only (Lowest) B. Experimental design (Highest), Nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest, Non-equivalent-groups posttest only, One -group posttest only (Lowest) C. Non-equivalent-groups posttest only (Highest), One -group posttest only, Nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest, Experimental design (Lowest) D. Experimental design (Highest), Nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest, One -group posttest only, Non-equivalent-groups posttest only (Lowest))
B. Experimental design (Highest), Nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest, Non-equivalent-groups posttest only, One -group posttest only (Lowest)
Chapter 8 Which of the following is an example of a case series in epidemiology? A. The common cold is best treated with rest, increased fluids, multivitamins, and acetaminophen. B. Five men in Europe have died following the onset of similar symptoms of fever, convulsions, and uncontrollable bleeding. C. The influenza virus for the current year has symptoms of prolonged fever, malaise, and abdominal discomfort. D. Twenty percent of the population of Rhode Island has experienced similar symptoms of fever and upper respiratory infection.
B. Five men in Europe have died following the onset of similar symptoms of fever, convulsions, and uncontrollable bleeding.
Chapter 17 & 18 A baccalaureate-prepared nurse seeks current practice information from journals as well as through networking at professional meetings. What do these behaviors demonstrate? A. Structured learning B. Informal lifelong learning C. Formal lifelong learning D. Awareness of self
B. Informal lifelong learning
Chapter 10 & 11 Which of the following statements describes the difference between interval measurement and ratio measurement? A. Ratio measurement is used for continuous data, whereas interval measurement is used for noncontinuous data. B. Interval measurement scales have a zero point that is not absolute, whereas ratio measurement scales have an absolute zero point. C. Ratio measurement uses numeric values without fixed meaning, whereas interval measurement uses numeric values with fixed meaning. D. Interval measurement uses numeric values with equal intervals, whereas ratio measurement uses numeric values with unequal intervals.
B. Interval measurement scales have a zero point that is not absolute, whereas ratio measurement scales have an absolute zero point.
Chapter 19 Why is dissemination of new knowledge from research findings important to building evidence-based practice? A. Nurses are responsible for meeting requirements of institutions. B. Knowledge needs to be shared and used to improve patient care. C. Knowledge dissemination improves scientific development of theory D. Innovation results from adequate funding of research studies
B. Knowledge needs to be shared and used to improve patient care.
Chapter 12 & 13 When data are skewed and the researcher is interested in the "typical" score, what is the most appropriate measure of central tendency for the nurse researcher to use? A. Normal Curve B. Median C. Mode D. Mean
B. Median
Chapter 2 & 3 The statistical hypothesis stating that there is no relationship between the variables is: A. Research hypothesis B. Null hypothesis C. Non-Directional hypothesis D. Directional hypothesis
B. Null hypothesis
Chapter 7 The following are non-experimental designs EXCEPT: A. Descriptive, correlational design B. One group time series design C. Predictive, correlational design D. Descriptive design
B. One group time series design
Chapter 12 & 13 A researcher wanted to study the elements or variables associated with fear. Which of the following would be an appropriate statistical measure? A. Chi-square B. Pearson's r (correlation) C. Factor analysis D. T-test
B. Pearson's r (correlation)
Chapter 9 & 14 A qualitative study investigating the lived experience of women younger than age of 25 who survived a liver transplant is an example of which type of research? A. Ethnographic B. Phenomenological C. Historical D. Grounded theory
B. Phenomenological
Chapter 12 & 13 In a study of nurses' willingness to care for patients with a contagious disease, it was found that the greater the nurses' spirituality, the greater the willingness to provide care. This finding represents what? A. No correlation B. Positive correlation C. Negative correlation D. Perfect correlation
B. Positive correlation
Chapter 8 The term that describes the number of existing cases of disease in a population is known as: A. Sensitivity B. Prevalence C. Specificity D. Odd ratio
B. Prevalence
Chapter 6 Which term means all subjects in the sample (not the population) have an equal chance of being assigned to either the treatment or the control group? A. Random Collection B. Random Assignment C. Randomization D. Random Sampling
B. Random Assignment
Chapter 15 & 16 Which of the following is not included in five-step approach for evidence-based nursing practice? A. Appraise B. Require C. Assess D. Acquire
B. Require
Chapter 10 & 11 Which of the following methods will yield the most representative sample? A. Cluster sampling B. Simple random sampling C. Nonprobability sampling D. Systematic random sampling
B. Simple random sampling
Chapter 7 How many types of true experimental design are commonly reported in the scientific literature? A. Four B. Six C. Five D. Seven
B. Six
Chapter 2 & 3 A proposal might be eligible for an expedite review when: A. The study includes vulnerable populations. B. There is minimal risk to human subjects. C. There is potential risk to human subjects. D. There is no risk to human subjects.
B. There is minimal risk to human subjects.
Chapter 19 What should an oral presenter be sure to include at the end of a nursing research presentation? A. Expectations for the audience to incorporate the presentation into their practice B. Time for questions from the audience C. Suggestions for improvement on the presentation D. Time for clarification of mistakes
B. Time for questions from the audience
Chapter 7 A quasi-experimental design where one group is measured prior to administering the intervention and then multiple times after the intervention. A. Preexperimental design B. Time series design C. Nonequivalent groups posttest only designs D. One-group posttest-only design
B. Time series design
Chapter 9 & 14 The goal of the question "what is the lived experience of a woman dying from breast cancer" is: A. To discover financial aspects of the situation B. To achieve understanding of an experience from the perspective of the participant C. To discover cultural impact of the situation D. To achieve understanding of an experience in areas where there is little or no previous research
B. To achieve understanding of an experience from the perspective of the participant
Chapter 1 The preceptor tells a new nurse to dangle the patient's legs on the side of the bed before attempting to assist the patient to stand. The new nurse asks the preceptor why the legs need to dangle first, and the preceptor states, "This is how we always get a patient out of bed." The preceptor's statement is an example of which type of evidence? A. Personal experience B. Tradition C. Intuition D. Trial and error
B. Tradition
Chapter 19 A nurse has been accepted to present a poster presentation at a national conference in a different state. In preparation, the nurse would have the poster professionally printed, uploaded to the conference site, and: A. ensure that a peer at home has a copy of the presentation if needed. B. put a copy of the presentation on a flash drive. C. mail a second copy of the professionally printed poster to the hotel. D. email a copy of the acceptance letter to the hotel ensuring a hotel room is reserved.
B. put a copy of the presentation on a flash drive.
Chapter 7 Descriptive designs provide a picture of a situation as it is naturally happening _______ manipulation of the variables. A. with B. without C. including D. encompassing
B. without
Chapter 8 The ability of the test to correctly identify people without the disease by negative results is known as: A. prevalence B. Incidence C. specificity D. Sensitivity
C. specificity
Chapter 8 Which of the following is an example of a pandemic? A. An outbreak of COVID 19 in Wisconsin, USA B. An outbreak of COVID 19 in the Northern Hemisphere C. An outbreak of COVID 19 worldwide D. An outbreak of COVID 19 in Asia
C. An outbreak of COVID 19 worldwide
Chapter 4 & 5 A nurse conducting a keyword search of a literature database enters the search terms "anorexia NOT bulimia." Which results does the nurse expect to obtain? A. Articles that discuss the differences between anorexia and bulimia B. Articles that have the word "anorexia" in the title C. Articles that contain the word "anorexia" but not the word "bulimia" D. Articles that mention bulimia but primarily discuss anorexia
C. Articles that contain the word "anorexia" but not the word "bulimia"
Chapter 4 & 5 Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? Select all that apply. A. AutoBiography B. Doctoral Dissertation C. Commentary on a study by an infectious disease specialist D. A manuscript reporting an author's research study results. E. A review of infectious disease research from the past 10 years
C. Commentary on a study by an infectious disease specialist E. A review of infectious disease research from the past 10 years
Chapter 10 & 11 Which of the following would most likely be gathered using dichotomous measurement? A. Exam scores (actual score) B. Weight in lbs C. Course Grade (satisfactory; unsatisfactory ) D. Educational level
C. Course Grade (satisfactory; unsatisfactory )
Chapter 1 The best definition of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is which of the following: A. EBP is a process involving the examination and application of medical research findings integrated with historical patient care interventions B. EBP is a process involving the integration of time honored methods of patient care with scientific theories C. EBP is a process involving the examination and application of research findings or other reliable evidence that has been integrated with scientific theories D. EBP is a process involving the examination and application of research findings or other reliable evidence that has been ordered by the physician
C. EBP is a process involving the examination and application of research findings or other reliable evidence that has been integrated with scientific theories
Chapter 6 A researcher is studying absorption rates of natural and synthetic vitamins. The researcher has three groups of randomly assigned subjects: one group that will receive the natural vitamin, one group that will receive the synthetic vitamin, and a control group that will receive a placebo. Which type of quantitative design is the researcher using? A. Quasi-experimental design B. Nonexperimental design C. Experimental design D. Meta-analysis
C. Experimental design
Chapter 6 A researcher who uses a double-blind experimental design is most likely trying to reduce which threat to external validity? A. Effects of selection B. Treatment and setting interactions C. Experimenter reactivity D. Treatment and history interactions
C. Experimenter reactivity
Chapter 2 & 3 The model of EBP collaboration has __________ levels. A. Four B. Three C. Five D. Seven
C. Five
Chapter 4 & 5 Which statement regarding inductive research is true? A. Inductive research is often quantitative rather than qualitative. B. Inductive researchers often test ideas that are based on theoretical assumptions. C. Inductive research is often used to develop theories. D. Inductive researchers often begin by consulting the available literature to develop a theoretical framework.
C. Inductive research is often used to develop theories
Chapter 12 & 13 The nurse researcher is using the percentage of nurses holding various nursing degrees as a variable in a research study. Which type of statistics is most appropriate in this case? A. Mathematical statistics B. Descriptive statistics C. Inferential statistics D. Nonparametric statistics
C. Inferential statistics
Chapter 12 & 13 The final step of systematic review is: A. Evaluation of the literature B. Generalize the findings C. Interpretation of the data and dissemination of the results D. Collection of data
C. Interpretation of the data and dissemination of the results
Chapter 10 & 11 What is the primary disadvantage of nonprobability sampling as compared to probability sampling? A. Limited randomization B. Small sample size C. Limited generalizability D. Large sample size
C. Limited generalizability
Chapter 7 A researcher is testing radiation doses in women with breast cancer. Ideally, the researcher should select the dose of radiation that obtains the desired effect with the least amount of side effects. Here the goal is to: A. Protect the autonomy of individuals B. Provide standard care to protect subjects' rights to fair treatment. C. Maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. D. Coerce subjects to remain in a study to limit threats related to mortality
C. Maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks.
Chapter 12 & 13 What distinguishes meta-analysis from meta-synthesis? A. Meta-analysis uses a systematic approach; meta-synthesis does not use a systematic approach. B. Meta-analysis is used for qualitative studies; meta-synthesis is used for quantitative studies. C. Meta-analysis is used for quantitative studies; meta-synthesis is used for qualitative studies. D. Meta-analysis uses only published evidence; meta-synthesis uses both published and unpublished evidence.
C. Meta-analysis is used for quantitative studies; meta-synthesis is used for qualitative studies.
Chapter 10 & 11 A continuum of numeric values where the intervals are not meant to be equal is: A. Interval level of measurement B. Nominal level of measurement C. Ordinal level of measurement D. Ratio level of measurement
C. Ordinal level of measurement
Chapter 9 & 14 Which of the following is a sampling method that is NOT commonly used in qualitative research? A. Convenience Sampling technique B. Purposive sampling technique C. Random sampling technique D. Snowball sampling technique
C. Random sampling technique
Chapter 6 An epidemiological research study about influenza that obtains data regarding the transmission and development of the illness based on patient medical histories would be considered what type of study? A. Longitudinal B. Cross-sectional C. Retrospective D. Cohort comparison
C. Retrospective
Chapter 9 & 14 Why is the sample size in qualitative studies generally smaller than in quantitative research? A. The sample size needed for a qualitative study depends on the randomization strategy chosen by the researcher. B. Qualitative research does not involve as many variables as quantitative research. C. The sample size needed for a qualitative study depends on how quickly data saturation is reached. D. Qualitative studies use more accurate information collection methods than quantitative studies.
C. The sample size needed for a qualitative study depends on how quickly data saturation is reached.
Chapter 19 A major advantage of poster presentations over other methods is that poster presentations offer opportunities for: A. using pictures. B. working remotely. C. networking. D. exhibition.
C. networking.
Chapter 2 & 3 Hypotheses can be categorized in what four broad ways? A. Associative vs. causal, simple vs. complex, directional vs. directional, and null vs. research B. Active vs. causal, simple vs. moderate, nondirectional vs. nondirectional and null vs. research C. Associative vs. grand theory, simple vs. complex, complex vs. nondirectional, and null vs. research D. Associative vs. causal, simple vs. complex, nondirectional vs. directional, and null vs. research
D. Associative vs. causal, simple vs. complex, nondirectional vs. directional, and null vs. research
Chapter 4 & 5 Florence Nightingale's definition of health as "the absence of disease" is an example of which type of definition? A. Operational definition B. Theoretical framework C. Empirical definition D. Conceptual definition
D. Conceptual definition
Chapter 7 Which of the following design types is most accurate for determining causality? A. Nonexperimental B. Qualitative C. Quasi-experimental D. Experimental
D. Experimental
Chapter 6 Which type of variable confuses the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable? A. Random variables B. Control variables C. Within-group variables D. Extraneous variables
D. Extraneous variables
Chapter 15 & 16 A nurse in one unit of a medical facility is thinking of ways to engage fellow nurses in the transition to an EBP model of providing health care. Which of the following would be the most effective method for doing so? A. Giving an oral presentation about a research study B. Viewing posters about recent EBP research relevant to care C. Attending a national nursing conference D. Forming a lunchtime journal club
D. Forming a lunchtime journal club
Chapter 6 In experimental designs, ______________ is considered to be the intervention, or treatment, that is being tested in an experimental study. A. Manipulation B. Dependent variable C. Independent and dependent variables D. Independent variable
D. Independent variable
Chapter 4 & 5 Using the Boolean operator "AND" to connect two words has what effect on the results of a keyword search of a literature database? A. It limits the results to include only articles where the two words appear side by side in phrases. B. It expands the results to include all articles containing either word. C. It defines the search results by one or the other word. D. It narrows the results to include only articles that contain both words.
D. It narrows the results to include only articles that contain both words.
Chapter 17 & 18 Healthcare organizations are required to provide examples of nurse-sensitive quality indicators as part of the application process for, or for maintenance of: A. Forces of Magnetism B. Joint Commission accreditation. C. Benchmarking participation D. Magnet Recognition
D. Magnet Recognition
Chapter 2 & 3 The nurse researcher understands that a mediator is an intervening variable with what specific purpose? A. Mediators account for how or why two theories are strongly associated B. Mediators account for how or why two studies are strongly associated C. Mediators account for how or why two hypothesis are strongly associated D. Mediators account for how or why two variables are strongly associated
D. Mediators account for how or why two variables are strongly associated
Chapter 15 & 16 Which of the following ranks the evidence from the highest to the lowest? A. Expert opinion (Highest), RCTs, Cohort studies , Case studies, Meta-analyses (Lowest) B. Cohort studies (Highest), RCTs, Meta-analyses , Case studies, Expert opinion (Lowest) C. RCTs (Highest), Meta-analyses , Cohort studies , Expert opinion , Case studies, (Lowest)) D. Meta-analyses (Highest), RCTs, Cohort studies , Case studies, Expert opinion (Lowest))
D. Meta-analyses (Highest), RCTs, Cohort studies , Case studies, Expert opinion (Lowest))
Chapter 10 & 11 Which of the following lists the types of measurement in order from weakest to strongest? A. Interval, nominal, ordinal B. Ratio, interval, nominal C. Ordinal, ratio, interval D. Nominal, ordinal, ratio
D. Nominal, ordinal, ratio
Chapter 19 The 3Ps of dissemination are posters, _______________, and presentations. A. Programs B. Publications C. Planning D. Papers
D. Papers
Chapter 17 & 18 A nurse researcher designs a study to determine the effect of patients smoking after caesarian section. This is an example of a study focused on which type of outcome? A. Care-related Outcome B. Performance-related outcome C. All of the above (All three types of outcome) D. Patient-related Outcome
D. Patient-related Outcome
Chapter 15 & 16 Which of the following types of decision-making studies is most likely to be used to ensure that an innovation is practical and useful for point-of-care practice? A. Case study B. Test case C. Randomized Controlled trial D. Pilot
D. Pilot
Chapter 8 The term known as____________ is the ability of the test to correctly identify people with the disease by positive test results A. Odd ratio B. Prevalence C. specificity D. Sensitivity
D. Sensitivity
Chapter 12 & 13 A nurse finds the answer to a clinical question by reading an abstract of a study. Which level of evidence is the nurse using? A. Studies B. Summaries C. Syntheses D. Synopses
D. Synopses
Chapter 12 & 13 The researcher understands that the t-test is used to? A. Describe relationships between two variables. B. Examine differences among three or more groups. C. Test the power of a statistical procedure D. Test for a significant difference between the means of two samples.
D. Test for a significant difference between the means of two samples.
Chapter 15 & 16 What is a major benefit of using clinical practice guidelines? A. They include possible variables that healthcare providers encounter when managing patient conditions. B. They set apart specific approaches to clinical management based on scientific evidence. C. They assist with identification of unique patient characteristics and preferences for treatment. D. They provide recommendations from a panel of experts who appraise evidence for best practice and patient care.
D. They provide recommendations from a panel of experts who appraise evidence for best practice and patient care.
Chapter 6 If subjects during the study on condom use came of age to obtain a driver's license and get a job, it would be difficult to determine whether an increase in condom use was a result of the Independent Variable or of the subjects' increased ease of purchasing condoms for use. This condition indicates: A. Threat of oversight B. Threat of instrumentation C. Threat of testing D. Threat of maturation
D. Threat of maturation
Chapter 7 Experimental designs have control groups. Quasi-experimental designs have which of the following? A. control groups B. peer groups C. extraneous groups D. comparison groups
D. comparison groups
Chapter 17 & 18 A nurse would be considered an innovator if he or she: A. makes decisions slowly and desires a long testing period for new ideas or processes. B. is always the first to volunteer to chair a committee or lead a project. C. reads a lot of professional journals and asks the opinions of physicians and senior nursing staff. D. is willing to try new ideas in practice, based on evidence, to improve patient care.
D. is willing to try new ideas in practice, based on evidence, to improve patient care
Chapter 1 Qualitative research and quantitative research are essentially the same; they both collect data and use the statistics in the data to determine a relationship True or False?
False
Chapter 1 The nurse researcher is aware that ethical violations are not a current issue; they are an issue of the past. True or False?
False
Chapter 1 There are no differences between research, EBP, and QI (Quality Improvement) True or False?
False
Chapter 19 It is best practice for a nurse presenter to ensure the PowerPoint presentation has in-depth comprehensive information in the body of each slide and to allow the audience time to read the extensive information: True or False
False
Chapter 4 & 5 Theory, research, and practice should be developed in isolation True or False?
False
Chapter 6 A researcher would use between-groups design to compare the blood pressure of patients before and after completion of a music therapy program. True or False?
False
Chapter 6 If a researcher is unable to randomly assign subjects to groups and must use a comparison group, the study design is considered nonexperimental. True or False?
False
Chapter 8 True Negative is when a screening gives a negative result despite the presence of the disease True or False
False
Chapter 9 & 14 In term of evidence hierarchy, Qualitative research ranks higher than Randomized controlled trials True or False?
False
Chapter 10 & 11 A researcher who divides nursing staff at a hospital into categories of CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and nurse practitioners before randomly selecting participants from each group is using stratified random sampling. True or False?
True
Chapter 15 & 16 Barriers to EBP include organizational culture, nurses' belief systems, and research-related barriers. True or False?
True
Chapter 19 Nurses who practice at the bedside are increasingly being expected to engage in conference presentations: True or False?
True
Chapter 19 Recently, national efforts are being aimed at realizing the goal of dissemination for the purpose of improving patient outcomes and reducing costs: True or False?
True
Chapter 2 & 3 The standard of care or alternative interventions can be used as comparisons of interest in the PICOT model True or False?
True
Chapter 4 & 5 Table of contents and indexes can be useful to narrow search for evidence. True or False?
True
Chapter 4 & 5 When researchers and theorists contributing to the body of nursing knowledge fail to give credit to the work of those who came before them, the evolution of nursing knowledge becomes difficult to trace. True or False?
True
Chapter 8 Unlike case-control studies where individuals are selected based on the presence or absence of disease, in cohort studies individuals are selected based on their exposure. True or False?
True
