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Applied research is done to: A Gain new knowledge about the phenomenon. B. Make new knowledge useful and practical. C. Identify the phenomenon under study D. Find the cause and effect relationship between variables

B. Make new knowledge useful and practical.

The part of the written report includes the design, sample, tool, and data analysis plan. A) Introduction B) Literature review C) Methodology D) Discussion

C) Methodology

Nursing research is done for the ff. except for: A) Explanation B) Exploration C) Satisfaction D) Prediction

C) Satisfaction

The hallmark of the scientific method is that it is: A) Infallible B) Holistic C) Systematic D) Flexible

C) Systematic - may finafollow na procedure or steps

The nurse working in a radiation oncology department wants to reduce the incidence of skin breakdown in patients who receive beam radiation. Which question should the nurse use to guide a literature search about this topic? A) How often do patients with beam radiation experience skin breakdown? B) Why do patients who get radiation beam therapy have skin breakdowns? C) What nursing interventions minimize the occurrence of skin breakdown in patients receiving beam radiation? D) How does our rate of skin breakdown in patients receiving beam radiation compare to other institutions in the city?

C) What nursing interventions minimize the occurrence of skin breakdown in patients receiving beam radiation? - wants to reduce

Nursing research purpose except: A) describe B) explore C) manipulate D) predict and control

C) manipulate

Which of the following criteria is least considered in determining whether a problem is researched at A. Cost of study B. Significance of the study C. Availability of research instrument D Limitation of the research

C. Availability of research instrument

The nurse working on the burn unit is interested in understanding the rate of renal compromise with a burn Which step should the nurse take first? A. Complete a literature review. B. Work with a medical librarian to identify keywords. C. Develop a clinical question that can guide further research. D: Join the policy and procedure committee to evaluate care in the hospital

C. Develop a clinical question that can guide further research.

Basic research is also known as bench research and is defined as research to gain knowledge for A. Use in academia B. Use in clinical practice C. Knowledge's sake D. Use in biochemistry

C. Knowledge's sake

Which of the following is not a current priority for clinical nursing research? A. Chronic illness B. Health promotion C. Nurses personalities D. Prevention of illness

C. Nurses personalities

Hypotheses: "Structured preoperative support is more effective in reducing surgical patients' perception of pain and request for analgesics than structured postoperative support." This hypothesis is A.simple, directional, research B.complex, nondirectional, null C.complex, directional, research D.simple, nondirectional, statistical

C.complex, directional, research - two variables A.simple, directional, research - 1 variable B.complex, nondirectional, null - cannot be combined with null D.simple, nondirectional, statistical - cannot be combined with null other term is statistical

What can you do to ensure your physical safety during your research? A) Be alert to the possibility of exposure to danger B) Avoid interviewing alone in the respondent's residence C) Make sure someone knows where you are and how you can contact them in an emergency D) All of the above

D) All of the above

You can manage your time and resources best, by: A) Working out a timetable B) Finding out what resources are readily available to you C) Calculating a budget for likely expenditure D) All of the above

D) All of the above

Important qualities of a researcher are the following A) Logical thinker B)Persistence C) Diligence D) All of the above

D) All of the above walang tapon dito

Which of the following is a good research question? A) To produce a report on student job searching behaviors B) Toidentify the relationship between self-efficacy and student job searching behaviors C) Students with higher levels of self-efficacy will demonstrate more active job searching behaviors D) Do students with high levels of self-efficacy demonstrate more active job searching behaviors?

D) Do students with high levels of self-efficacy demonstrate more active job searching behaviors?

The main contribution of Research for the improvement of the nursing profession is; A) Basis for staff development B) Framework for curriculum development C) Theoretical foundation for nursing practice D) Evidenced-based nursing practice

D) Evidenced-based nursing practice

The following should be included in a research proposal, except for: A) Your academic status and experience B) The difficulties you encountered with your previous reading on the topic C) Your choice of research methods and reasons for choosing them D) Research findings

D) Research findings research proposal - does not have research findings yet

What type of hypothesis is the following? "Cancer patients who receive music therapy complain less frequently of pain and require less pain medication than cancer patients not receiving music therapy." a. Complex, directional b. Complex, null c. Simple, associative d. Simple, nondirectional

a. Complex, directional

barangay a was selected randomly as well as barangay b, nurse edly conducted teaching to barangay a and assess if barangay a will have a better status than barangay b this is an example of a. comparative b. correlational c. experimental d. qualitative

a. comparative - better status "comparing"

Pilot studies may help to: a. determine how difficult it is for participants to comply with protocols b. determine time needed with each participants c. identify problems with the procedure d. all of the above

a. determine how difficult it is for participants to comply with protocols time - is not needed for pilot study c. dapat nakuha mo muna yung a before ka mag identify problem

A researcher wants to study the effect of video teaching program on weight lost. most appropriate design for this would be: a. equivalent groups pre and post test design b. equivalent groups post test only design c. correlational design d. comparative descriptive design

a. equivalent groups pre and post test design (baseline "pre" , then treatment after result which is "post") b. equivalent groups post test only design c. correlational design d. comparative descriptive design

the advantage of stratified sample is that: a. it has the same proportion of important characteristics which exist in the population b. it is easier to recruit c. it is a non probability sample d. none of the above

a. it has the same proportion of important characteristics which exist in the population b. it is easier to recruit - mahirap c. it is a non probability sample - probability sampling si stratified d. none of the above - mali

in which section of the research report might the problem statement is located. a. lit review b. methods c. results d. implications

a. literature review

the two important values necessary for describing the frequency distribution of a series of observations are: a. mean and standard deviation b. mean and range c. median and range d. median and standard deviation

a. mean (stable) and standard deviation (stats) laging kukunin yung stable which is si mean so yung range di applicable since under lang yan ng standard deviation

the measure of central tendency that is most stable is the: a. mean b. mode c. median d. they are all relevant

a. mean - stable

the nurse is planning to evaluate care provided to a patient. which step should the nurse take to learn if the best possible care is being provided? a. measure outcome b. review of the literature c. construct a burning clinical question d. determine the validity of clinical research

a. measure outcome

the statement "this study explores the experience of caregiving by adult daughters of parents with alzheimer disease." is an example of which of the following? a. objective b. question c. simple hypothesis d. complex hypothesis

a. objective hypothesis - there should be cause and effect

Undertaking clinical fieldwork a. phase 1 b. P-2 c. P-3 d. P-4 e. P-5

a. phase 1

a written account of the plan for the research project that presents an argument as to why a particular problem should be investigated is a research: a. proposal b. methodology c. design d. matrix

a. proposal all of the items below are contents of a proposal therefor the answer is a. b. methodology c. design d. matrix

a new public health nurse would like to collect data on common problems encountered by diabetic px in the community. in this survey, she selects only the diabetics residing in the diff. barangays of the community assigned. this is an example of what type of sampling? a. purposive b. cluster c. systematic d. stratified

a. purposive

which sampling method gives equal chance to all units in the population to get picked? a. random b. accidental c. quota d. judgement

a. random - equal chance

marcus wants to learn more about experimental designs. which is the purpose of this research? a. test the cause and effect relationship among all variable under a controlled situation b. study something after the fact c. predicts the future based on past events d. describe the characteristics, opinions, attitudes or behaviors of certain population about an event.

a. test the cause and effect relationship among all variable under a controlled situation - correct (cause and effect) b. study something after the fact - retrospective c. predicts the future based on past events d. describe the characteristics, opinions, attitudes or behaviors of certain population about an event.

which of the following is true abt the relationship between a study framework and the hypothesis? a. the framework and hypothesis must be congruent with each other b. the hypotheses are not meant to be testable but the framework is c. if the hypo are stated, the researcher does not need to have a framework d. hypotheses are iductively identified within the stated framework

a. the framework and hypothesis must be congruent with each other

the literature report of a study on quality of life, the researcher describes two previous investigation suggesting that spirituality is related to quality of life. this info suggests the current is significant because it: a. influences theology b. builds on previous research c. challenges existing theory d, addresses multi concerns

b. builds on previous

the plan in the problem-solving process equivalent to which step in the research process? a. outcomes b. design c. implementation d. goal identification

b. design - planning

all projects undertaken under the auspices of the university and/or clinical facility which data collection is involved will require the approval of the: a. Executive managers b. ethics committees c. participant involved d. department head

b. ethics committees - requires approval a. Executive managers &d . department head - this is to ask permission for those institution who have this. c. participant involved - consent is needed not approval.

a research examines the norms, rules, and values of the staff of a large long-term care facility which type of research does this represent? a. grounded theory b. ethnography c. phenomenology d. case study

b. ethnography - norms types of quali research Grounded theory - develop another theory phenomenology - experience Case study - pursue study in one fam or institutions

In the hypothesis: "the utilization of technology improves the retention and attention of nursing students." which is the dependent variable. a. utilization of technology b. improves the retention and attention c. nursing students. d. teaching

b. improves the retention and attention(correct) dependent - effect independent - cause a. utilization of technology c. nursing students. d. teaching

which of the following devise or technique an investigator employ to collect data? a. sample b. instrument b. sampling technique d. statistical treatment

b. instrument

the purpose of sample size calculation prior to commencing a research study is to: a. ensure that a sample is at least twice the required b. make sure your study finds an effect if one is there to be found c. avoid having to use a random sample d. none of the above

b. make sure your study finds an effect if one is there to be found

Data are: a. are numeric b. number or words c. same as statistics d. None of these alternatives is correct.

b. number or words (can be number or words)

Finalizing the research plan a. phase 1 b. P-2 c. P-3 d. P-4 e. P-5

b. phase 2

Designing the sampling plan: a. phase 1 b. P-2 c. P-3 d. P-4 e. P-5

b. phase 2 -

A nurse who reads research articles and incorporates research findings into nursing practice would demonstrate which of the following research roles? a. consumer b. primary investigator c. collaborator d. producer

b. primary investigator - makes research consumer - general, can be someone buying. collaborator - creates a team/ in any other team student, health worker, committee etc. producer - manufacturer side

as a nurse you know the appropriate data gathering tool this is? a. survey b. questionnaire c. structured discussion d. interview method

b. questionnaire - tool a. survey - is a method c. structured discussion - d. interview method - takes time

this type of sampling uses the technique whereby the population is subdivided into the area or section and then taking random sample of each section: a. systematic b. stratified c. cluster d. purposive

b. stratified sampling

whar is the purpose of grounded theory a. to support theoretical frameworks b. to generate theory from data c. to develop explanatory models d. to find significant differences among grp of ppl

b. to generate theory from data

Which relationship diagram below best represents the following hypothesis? "Conventional gauze dressings cause fewer skin changes in wound sites than do hydrocolloid or hydroactive dressings." a.Gauze dressing ----------> skin changes b.Type of dressing ---------> skin changes c. Type of dressing <---------> wound site d. Gauze dressing

b.Type of dressing ---------> skin changes

collecting the data: a. phase 1 b. P-2 c. P-3 d. P-4 e. P-5

c. Phase 3 - collection of ata

a researcher has decided to do a satisfaction survey of all the patient who present in the emergency department over a two-month period of time. This is an example of a. stratified random sampling b. cluster sampling c. convenience sampling d. purposive sampling

c. convenience sampling - present a. stratified random sampling - getting from different departments (different levels) b. cluster sampling - larger to smaller sampling d. purposive sampling - purpose

an experimental design is used primarily to: a. provide an overview of the range, size and characteristics of a group of variables b. find which variables have the strongest influence on another variable c. establish the cause and effect of relationships between variables d. provides an explanation for existing health problems in a particular group.

c. establish the cause and effect of relationships between variables - purpose of experimental "Cause and Effect" a. provide an overview of the range, size and characteristics of a group of variables - descriptive b. find which variables have the strongest influence on another variable - correlational d. provides an explanation for existing health problems in a particular group.

when selecting your study sample, which of the ff activities should you do first? a. specify a sampling frame b. specify the criteria for selection subjects c. identify the target population d. identify the available population

c. identify the target population

which of the following must be present in a quasi-experimental research? a. comparison group b. matching of subjects c. manipulation of the independent variable d. randomization

c. manipulation of the independent variable - manipulation - treatment

arrangement of value in serial order is to determine: a. mean b. mode c. median d. range

c. median - middle number a. mean - sum of all b. mode - frequently repeated number d. range - difference / scope

the part of the written report which includes the design, sample, tool and data analysis plan. a. introduction b. literature review c. methodology d. discussion

c. methodology

justification for items in a research budget is necessary because funding bodies a. are composed of mistrustful ppl b. give the money to the cheapest proposal c. need to be sure that the money is used wisely d. know that some of the projects have no costs

c. need to be sure that the money is used wisely

A research conducts a study in which participants are asked to described the lived experience of being a caregiver of a parent with alzheimer's disease. what type of qualitative study does this represent? a. grounded theory b. ethnography c. phenomenology d. case study

c. phenomenology - live experience

before implenting a large, multisite research investigation, a researcher conducts a smaller study of the planned study to identify any problematic areas. the smaller study is known as: a. abstract b. exploratory design c. pilot study d. proposal

c. pilot study smaller study before a bigger one.

widely used statistical treatment in measure variability refers to: a. range b. t test c. standard deviation d. nominal

c. standard deviation - variability measurement

the dependent variable is: a. stimulus or activity that is varied by the researcher b. the quality, property, characteristic identified the problem c. a characteristics or element of the subjects involved in the study d. the response or outcome that the researcher wants to understand

d. effect - the response or outcome that the researcher wants to understand. (dependent variable is a.k.a your effect)

a researcher wants to determine which of two treatments is more effective in reducing local hematoma following femoral angiography. the most effective design would be a. correlational b. comparative descriptive c. one shot case study d. experimental

d. experimental (can be used in two treatments) (treatments may gusto kang isubok) a. correlational b. comparative descriptive - both are descriptive (opinion, values, belief but not treatments) c. one shot case study (treatment tas effect lang "X-treatment:O-Testing"

all of the following are properties of a true experiment research design, which one is not a. control b. manipulation c. validity d. non randomization

d. non randomization - it should be randomized in order to be a true experiment, all of the choices below are characteristics therefor d. is not. a. control b. manipulation c. validity

the statement below is an example of which of the ff. "in this study, pain is reflected as a score between 0 and 10 on the post-operative pain rating scale." a. problem statement b. conceptual definition c. associative hypothesis d. operational definition

d. operational definition only mentioned in the stat

before chenelyn performs the formal research study, what do u call the pre-testing, small scale trial run to determine the effectiveness of data collection and methodological problem that might be encountered? a. sampling b. pre-testing c. pre-study d. pilot study

d. pilot study

the overall plan for answering the research question is called as the: a. sampling plan b. proposal c. problem design d. research design

d. research design - buong plano/overall plan

The nurse researcher is explaining the key differences between research and evidence-based practice to a new nurse researcher. Which statement best describes the relationship between research and practice? A) "Research involves searching and testing available knowledge and EB involves finding the best evidence to implement into practice." B) "Research is required to meet accrediting agencies' requirements for continuing practice." C) "Evidence-based practice is based on experience and research is based on facts. D) "Protocols for practice are derived from research."

A) "Research involves searching and testing available knowledge and EB involves finding the best evidence to implement into practice."

Which of the following is the primary practical step that you must take before you actually start your research? A) Find out exactly what your institution's requirements are for a thesis B) Make sure you are familiar with the hardware and software you plan to use C) Apply for clearance of your project through an ethics committee D) Review literature

A) Find out exactly what your institution's requirements are for a thesis

The major reason for conducting nursing research is to: A) Improve nursing care for clients B) Promote the growth of the nursing profession C) Document to the cost-effectiveness of nursing care D) Ensure accountability of nursing practice

A) Improve nursing care for clients - always for everyone

In which section of a report would the following sentence appear: "The purpose of this study was to explore the consequences of methamphetamine abuse in older adults"? A) Introduction B) Method C) Results D) Discussion

A) Introduction purpose = intro

When reviewing a research article, the nurse notes that a randomized controlled trial (RCT) was used. The nurse needs to keep in mind that this type of research A) Is often considered the gold standard of clinical research evidence B) Yields very limited evidence regarding the results of several similar studies C) Is the most common research methodology used in nursing studies D) is more commonly a tradition-based approach

A) Is often considered the gold standard of clinical research evidence

A nursing student asks the instructor, Where does evidence-based practice begin? Which response by the instructor would be the most appropriate? A) It starts with questions that arise in practice settings. B) There really is no actual beginning; it is ongoing. C) Changes in technology are usually the stimulus. D) A physician identifies a problem, which prompts nurses to respond.

A) It starts with questions that arise in practice settings.

If she is to describe and analyze performance and punctuality of the staff according to magnitude or intensity, she is using: A) Qualitative analysis B) Quantitative analysis C) Solving problems D) Interpretation of data

A) Qualitative analysis it describe

The problem may be specifically stated in the form of a: A) Research question B) Assumption C) Hypothesis D) Significance

A) Research question

A descriptive question that a qualitative researcher might ask is; A) What are the dimensions of this phenomenon? B) What is the average intensity of this phenomenon? C) How frequently does this phenomenon occur? D) What is the average duration of this phenomenon?

A) What are the dimensions of this phenomenon?

Example of question that requires a descriptive answer is: A) What types of treatments are available for women? B) How effective are each of these treatments? C) Are women typically getting the most effective treatments? Why or why not? D) Why is substance abuse treatment as it relates to women an important issue?

A) What types of treatments are available for women? what = descriptive

How much confidence should you place in a single research study? A) You should trust research findings after different researchers have replicated the findings B) You should completely trust a single research study C) Neither a nor b D) Both a and b

A) You should trust research findings after different researchers have replicated the findings

Which of the following is true about pure/ basic research? A. Develops theories and increases the knowledge about a certain phenomenon. B. Aims to solve day-to-day concerns or issues. C. Aims to establish a cause and effect relationship among variables. D. Serves as the basis for further research.

A. Develops theories and increases the knowledge about a certain phenomenon.

Applied research builds a body of knowledge for nursing practice because it is the basis of A. Evidence-based practice B. Clinical pathways C. Nursing process D. Nursing diagnosis

A. Evidence-based practice

Which of the following characteristics of a research problem are least considered: A. Novelty B. Ethical considerations C. Interest D. Work conditions

A. Novelty

The problem may be specifically stated in the form of a: A. Research question B. Assumption C. Hypothesis D. Significance

A. Research question

It describes how variables or concepts are to be measured. A) Operational definition B) Conceptual definition C) Rating scales D) Questionnaires

B) Conceptual definition

The nurse is researching evidence to address a clinical problem. Which evidence should the nurse focus on as being the highest level supporting practice? A) Evidence obtained from quasi-experimental research studies B) Evidence from a systematic review of all relevant randomized clinical trials C) Evidence from the opinion of authorities and/or reports of expert committees D) Evidence obtained from at least one well-designed randomized controlled trial

B) Evidence from a systematic review of all relevant randomized clinical trials

Which of the following is the least that should you think about when preparing your research? A) Your sample frame and sampling strategy B) Funding from sources C) Negotiating access to the setting D) The ethical issues that might arise

B) Funding from sources

Example of question that is concerned with bringing about change is; A) What types of treatments are available for women? B) How effective are each of these treatments? C) Are women typically getting the most effective treatments? Why or why not? D) Why is substance abuse treatment as it relates to women an important issue?

B) How effective are each of these treatments? - it brings about change

Which of the following should not be a criterion for a good research project? A) Demonstrates the abilities of the researcher B) Is dependent on the completion of other projects C)Demonstrates the integration of different fields of knowledge D) Develops the skills of the researcher

B) Is dependent on the completion of other projects

The roles of a research adviser/ supervisor are to: A) Make sure you keep to your schedule and deadlines B) Provide intellectual support, guidance, and critical feedback C) Negotiate access to the research setting on the student's behalf D) Give you a reading list

B) Provide intellectual support, guidance, and critical feedback

The researcher wants to investigate the effect of patients' body position on blood pressure. The study would most likely be: A) Qualitative B) Quantitative C) Either quantitative or qualitative (researcher preference) D) Insufficient information to determine

B) Quantitative

In checking the staffing schedule, performance, and punctuality of the staff, Michelle recorded the number of times this phenomenon occurred. She is using: A) Qualitative analysis B) Quantitative analysis C) Interpretation of data D) Solving problems

B) Quantitative analysis coz its numerical

It is the investigation of phenomena that lend themselves to precise measurement and quantification. A) Qualitative research B) Quantitative research C) Retrospective research D) Prospective research

B) Quantitative research precise = numerical = quanti

Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the new nurse to use in promoting evidence-based best practices? A) Using the institutional policy and procedure manual as the primary resource for clinical problem solving B) Seeking out current, established sources of evidence in his or her area of specialty practice C) Adhering to long-established nursing traditions, symbols, and interventions D) Role-modeling behaviors and actions of experienced nurses who have been practicing for some time

B) Seeking out current, established sources of evidence in his or her area of specialty practice

The component of research states the benefits of the study based on its result/founding: A) Purpose of the study B) Significant of the study C) Statement of the problem D) Conclusion

B) Significant of the study

The purpose of an operational definition in a quantitative study is to: A) Assign numeric values to variables B) Specify how a variable will be defined and measured C) State the expected relationship between the variables under investigation. D) Designate the conceptual underpinnings of the variable

B) Specify how a variable will be defined and measured

The nurse is researching articles prior to determining the best practice for providing an aspect of patient care. What type of article should the nurse focus on when researching best practices? A) Expert opinion B) Systematic review C) Traditional practice D) Quasi-experimental studies

B) Systematic review highest form

Which of the following requirements for a thesis may depend on your institution? A) Whether an abstract should be included B) The format for referencing C) The word limit D) All of the above

B) The format for referencing

During a class about research​ methods, a nursing student asks the​ instructor, "What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative ​research?" Which response by the instructor is the most​ appropriate? A. "Quantitative research explores individuals​' subjective experiences." B. "Quantitative research uses precise measurement to collect data and analyze it statistically." C. "Qualitative research is used to test relationships between variables." D. "Qualitative research does not use the scientific method.

B. "Quantitative research uses precise measurement to collect data and analyze it statistically." - extract data's are numbers should be exact (CORRECT) A. "Quantitative research explores individuals​' subjective experiences." - qualitative subjective experiences C. "Qualitative research is used to test relationships between variables." - correlational D. "Qualitative research does not use the scientific method. - scientific dapat lagi

If you a to conduct research, arrange the following in sequence from the first step of the research process to the last: (1.) Select sample, (2.) Communicate findings, (3.) Analyze the data, (4.) Identify the problem, (5.) Determine the purpose, (6.) Collect data, (7.) Select the design, (8.) Review the literature, (9.) Formulate hypothesis A. 4,5,8, 7, 9, 1, 6, 3,2 B. 4, 5, 8, 9, 7, 1, 6, 3.2 C.6, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8,9,1, 2 D. 6,4, 5, 3, 1, 7,8, 9,2

B. 4, 5, 8, 9, 7, 1, 6, 3.2