NUR 3405 (Quiz 2)
"There is a relationship between stress and student success." A. Research hypothesis B. Hypothesis directional (HD) C. Null hypothesis D. Hypothesis nondirectional (HD)
D
Multicenter studies A. Low B. High
B
System review Low or high ranked research evidence? A. Low B. High
B
In the knowledge transmission phase of research dissemination, it is important to identify which characteristics of the start audience? A. Income B. Literacy level C. Gender D. Health insurance
B
The significant of the problem should be immediately introduced int hr grant proposal. It is important to be clear about what the study will accomplish (i.e. the goals or objectives) A. Biosketches B. Introduction and specific aims C. Background and significance
B
Predicts the existence of a relationship between variables, not its direction A. Research hypothesis B. Hypothesis directional (HD) C. Null hypothesis D. Hypothesis nondirectional (HD)
D
During which phase of the research process does the researcher develop a research propels? A. Before submitting to the IRB B. After data analysis is completed C. When findings are complete D. As part of study dissemination
A
In order for Diana to describe and define a knowledge gap in ensuring, the literature and existing theories should be researched. A. True B. False
A
Meta-analysis, in which the authors synthesized the findings from 15 quantitative research studies. A. Primary source B. Secondary source
A
Sofia is frustrated because she is trying to find relevant information for her assignment. her search so has resulted in thousands of studies that don't apply to her research topic. Sofia reviews her textbook, returns to PubMed, limits her search to the last five years, and identifies MeSH terms for her keywords: "faculty mentoring," "undergraduate nursing student," and "student research." This time, Sofia gets more targeted results. Total article results were N=44 What should Sofia's next step be? A. Review the abstracts of each article snd omit articles that are obviously irrelevant B. Integrate information and synthesize literature C. Revise her search
A
A nurse researcher develops a research proposal. Which components would be found in an abstract? (Select all that apply? A. Design and methods B. Clinical significane C. Institutional Review Board Approval D. Budget E. Purpose
A, B, E
What is a major difference between the quantitative and qualitative research process? A. Qualitative research follow a linear progression while quantitative research follows a non-linear progression B. The final phase in qualitative research is of dissemination findings, which is to true not quantitative research C. The final phase in quantitative research is dissemination of findings, which is not true of qualitative research D. Quantitative research follow a linear progression while qualitative research follows a non-linear progression
D
Which of the following would Diana do first if she planned on performing a quantitative study about Alarm Fatigue? A. Develop intervention protocols B. Identify the population C. Designing the sampling plan D. Formulating a research design
D
A nurse searches for a place to publish articles. What is true of a peer-reviewed journal? A. Articles are evaluated by a panel of experts before being accepted for publication B. Articles are reviewed locally for accuracy and to maintain confidentiality C. A peer-reviewed journal is always published by a professional organization D. The author submits letters of recommendation along with the manuscript
A
What type of study has a linear progression? A. Quantitative study B. Quantitative study
A
The quality of life for people with chronic hepatitis C is the same as that of people without cherubic hepatitis. What is the statement an example of? A. Purpose statement B. Research question C. Research hypothesis D. Null hypothesis
D The statement predicts that there is no relationship between a person having chronic hep C and her or her quality of life; this the basis for a statistical test, not an actual research hypothesis.
-Tell a story about a certain topic -Don't include a lot of words -Use a lot of tables and graphs -Easy to read, and visually appealing -Read in less than 5 minutes A. Journal clubs B. Clinical pathways and protocols C. Quality ad process improvement initiatives D. Nursing grand rounds E. Poster presentations F. Oral presentations G. Publications
E
One of the key electronic databases for nurse researchers to access published journal reports, textbooks, dissertations, and conference proceedings A. CINAHL B. MEDLINE C. COCHRANE D. PsychINFO E. PubMed
A
Cost of access is one factor jay affects nurses' ability to search for information. Which databases are available free of charge? (Select all that apply) A. Google scholar B. MEDLINE C.Cochran D. PubMed E. CINAHL
A, B
Case studies A. Low B. High
A
What factored can make reading a research report difficult to some readers? (select all that apply.) A. Statistical information B. Jargon C. Compactness D. Font size E. Objectivity
A, B, C, E
-Used for experimental or quasi-experimental studies -Makes predictions about relationships and outcomes -Involves manipulation of phenomena -Requires quantifiable data A. Descriptive theory B. Explanatory theory C. Predictive theory
C
Expert opinions A. Low B. High
A
A researcher studies a theory about the grieving ropiness which identifies its major elements or events. What type of theory would this be? A. Theoretical framework B. Explanatory theory C. Predictive theory D. Descriptive theory
D
Literature review, in which the authors provided key search terms and limited their search to three databases; they summarize their findings and also provided non-research background information on types of cranial hemorrhage that may occur. A. Primary source B. Secondary source
B
The researcher is interested in geriatric patients' dental hygiene activities. She assesses her subjects from a distance without disturbing them during tooth brushing. What type of data collection method is being used? A. Self report B. Observation C. Biophysiologic measures
B
"A person's emotional status is not affected by a relocation to a nursing home." A. Research hypothesis B. Hypothesis directional (HD) C. Null hypothesis D. Hypothesis nondirectional (HD)
C
In conducting a subject search in an electronic database, the nurse would most likely initiate the search by type in: A. a research design. B. an author's name C. the name of a journal D. a keyword or phrase
D
Predicts the direction of a relationship between variables A. Research hypothesis B. Hypothesis directional (HD) C. Null hypothesis D. Hypothesis nondirectional (HD)
B
The nurse who evaluates educational approaches to improving blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes is addressing which type fo prevention measure? A. Later prevention B. Primary prevention C. Secondary prevention D. Tertiary prevention
C
Which theory rests on the assumptions that people are distinct individuals that should be self-reliant and response;e for their own care and, when needed, the care of others int heir family? A. General Systems Theory B. Jean Watsons Theory of Caring C. Orem's Self-Care Theory D. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms E. Maslow's Theory F. Health Promotion Model
C
Why does the concessions section of a research report hold an enormous amount of power? A. It's where an overview of the study and key terms re discussed. B. It's where study methodology and rationale are discussed C. It's where the results and implications to practice are discussed D. It's where the problem statement is discussed
C
A nurse wants information of a new subject area. Which research source is considered the most reliable of the options provided? A. Looking an answer up in a nursing school textbook B. Searching google for answers C. Asking an experienced health care professional for answers D. Seeking out literature in an electronic database, such as CONAHL or MEDLINE
D
This research used an experimental randomized control trial. A. Introduction B. Methods C. Results D. Discussion
B
The nurse learns to identify qualities of referred publications. What are characters of a peer reviewed journal? (Select all that apply.) A. Provided free of charge to the general public B. Sources are clearly referenced C. Author affliction is provided D. Aim for general application and readers E. Written in technical language
B, C, E
A researcher studies the effect of a therapeutic mattress on the incidence of pressure ulcers in debilitated clients. What type of theory would this research draw from? A. Predictive theory B. Inductive theory C. Descriptive theory D. Explanatory theory
A
The degree to which two or more observers or coders agree about the scoring in an instrument is wondered the: A. interrater reliability B. internal consistency C. test-retest D. sample variability
A
-Used for correlational studies -Specifies relationships -Measures dimensions ro characteristics -Data gathered through observation or self-report A. Descriptive theory B. Explanatory theory C. Predictive theory
B
A nurse search for systemic reviews that summarize the results of several studies in one research article. Which database would be most likely to provide this information? A. PubMed B. COCHRANE C. Google Scholar D. PsychINFO
B
A nurse studies how theoretical frameworks relate to research. Which factors is part of a theoretical framework? A. Description of the statistical analysis that will bed one B. Proposed relationships between the variables in a study C. Plan for searching the literature on thew topic D. Operational definitions of how the variables will be measured
B
Which theory stands not he premise that there are similarities in expiring different symptoms among different groups and in different situations? A. General Systems Theory B. Jean Watsons Theory of Caring C. Orem's Self-Care Theory D. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms E. Maslow's Theory F. Health Promotion Model
D
Which would be the best option for the nurse who is seeking out sources of information specific to the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and mental health? A. COCHRANE B. PubMed C. Google D. PsychINFO
D
A researcher explores how social support is related to health in older adults. What type of theory would this issue relate to? A. Predictive theory B. Inductive theory C. Descriptive theory D. Explanatory theory
D
Changing the needle prior to intramuscular medico administration significantly reduced pain intensity. The two needle process should be used to reduce consumer discomfort. A. Introduction B. Methods C. Results D. Discussion
D
Internal consistency is evaluated by calculating: A. t-test B. composite scales C. statistical power D. coefficient alpha (Cronbach's alpha)
D
Extensive bibliographic database that contains 23 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Available to everyone A. CINAHL B. MEDLINE C. COCHRANE D. PsychINFO E. PubMed
E
A nurse researcher learns to identify secondary sources in the literature. Which source would be considered secondary? A. Literature review B. Meta-anaysis C. Randomized controlled trial D. Meta-synthesis
A
A nurse researcher reviews the literature on fall prevention on the hospital medical surgical unit. Which type of literature presents the strongest evidence for practice? A. Experimental study B. Expert opinion C. Case study D. Descriptive study
A
In determining a problem statement, the nurse considers several ideas. What is a major source of ideas for research problems? (Select all that apply) A. American Nurses Association policy statements B. Personal nursing experience C. Theories or conceptual frameworks D. Nursing code of ethics E. Nursing literature
B, C, E
Molly keeps detailed notes to track her literature review progress. She uses EndNote to capture a running bibliography of papers she retrieves. Which stage of the literature review process does this represent? A) Devise search strategy B) Document search decisions and actions C) Abstract D) Search for, identify, and retrieve potential primary source materials E) Evaluate and analyze the studies
B.
When conducting a research literature search, which activity is the most reliable way to identify new scholarly references? A. Search novel Internet websites for up-to-date information B. Change topics and use new key search terms C. Review materials in commercial websites D. Note relevant citations in the articles being reviewed
D.
Sofia uses Boolean operators and wildcard characters to expand her search results as she navigates each database Which stage of the literature review process does this represent? A) Devise search strategy B) Document search decisions and actions C) Abstract D) Search for, identify, and retrieve potential primary source materials E) Evaluate and analyze the studies
D. Developing skills for effectively searching electronic databases will make it easier to access the best and most applicable evidence when conducting a literature search. Key skills to develop are selection g best keywords and terms to use to guide your search on a topic
When the nurse searches for nursing topics, what electronic database includes the most nursing literature? A. CINAHL B. MEDLINE C. ERIC D. MedPub
A
A nurse is completing a literature review, the nurse has several ideas for a focus, but has not nailed down a specific topic for a examine. Which step would be most helpful to follow at this stage? A. Retrieve and print source materials B. Review abstracts for articles C. Formulate a clear research question D. Screen and read articles
C.
A nurse researcher differentiates between primary and secondary sources of literature. Which sources would be considered primary? A. A quick reference guide on care of the client with heart failure B. A chapter in a textbook on orthopedic nursing C. An article written by clinical experts on how to care for heart failure clients D. The research report of a clinical trial in a research journal
D
In a workshop, information is focused on teaching a practice skill, with hands-on practice sessions for attendees. Also, several ways to present A. Journal clubs B. Clinical pathways and protocols C. Quality ad process improvement initiatives D. Nursing grand rounds E. Poster presentations F. Oral presentations G. Publications
F
When a nurse conducts a literature search, what is the advantage of having a well-though-out search strategy? (select all that apply) A. Saves time B. Decreases frustration C. Ex[ands the scope fo the search' D. Locates a larger number of general references E. Locates more relevant and useful resources
A, B, E
Which of the following are methods used by quantitative researcher? (select all that apply) A. Visual analog scales B. Focus groups C. Biophysiologic measures D. Structured interviews E. Reflective field notes F. Likert scales
A, C, D, F
Findings of consistent answers on a measure when it is administered at two different time points to the same subjects A. Interrater Reliability B. Test-Retest Reliability C. Internal Consistency Reliability
B
-The extent to which responses to a scale are similar and related -Tested statistical using a Cronbach's alpha; also called an alpha coefficient A. Interrater Reliability B. Test-Retest Reliability C. Internal Consistency Reliability
C
A nurse learns toi conduct an effective search using search tools, such as Boolean operators. Which search term(s) is idly to gather the most infriomation? A. Diabetes B. Obesity C. Obesity or diabetes D. Obesity and diabetes
C
One way the nurse remembers research information is with acronyms. Which acronym represents the four main sections of a search report in the correct order? A. IDDM B. IMRD C. IRMD D. IDRM
B
-This theory stands on the premise that there are similarities in experiencing different symptoms among different groups and in different situations -Three major components are (sx person in experiencing, influencing factors that produce or affect the sx experience, and the consequences of the sx experience) A. General Systems Theory B. Jean Watsons Theory of Caring C. Orem's Self-Care Theory D. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms E. Maslow's Theory F. Health Promotion Model
D
Hierarchy of human needs, such as physiological needs (food, water, shelter), safety needs, and the need for love and belonging, must be fulfilled before an individual can obtain higher level needs, like self-esteem and self-actualization A. General Systems Theory B. Jean Watsons Theory of Caring C. Orem's Self-Care Theory D. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms E. Maslow's Theory F. Health Promotion Model
E
Guide used to explore the biopsychosocial processes that motivate individuals to engage in behaviors directed toward health enhancement A. General Systems Theory B. Jean Watsons Theory of Caring C. Orem's Self-Care Theory D. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms E. Maslow's Theory F. Health Promotion Model
F
A study conducted directly with px or in population groups is considered a ________ A. Primary source B. Secondary source
A
Agreement between two or ore independent data collectors on the results of their data collection A. Interrater Reliability B. Test-Retest Reliability C. Internal Consistency Reliability
A
Developed with he intent too guide research in several disciplines that were observed to have significant similarities and parallels between them. -Focuses on studying characteristics like (Wholeness, Hierarchy, teleology, entropy, equifinality) A. General Systems Theory B. Jean Watsons Theory of Caring C. Orem's Self-Care Theory D. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms E. Maslow's Theory F. Health Promotion Model
A
Literature suggests that a skilled injection technique can make the patient's experience less painful and avoid unnecessary complications. A. Introduction B. Methods C. Results D. Discussion
A
What are implications of significant study limitations? A. Decrease in generalizability and transferability B. Increased reflexivity C. increase in generalizability and transferability D. Decreased reflexivity
A
What is theoretical framework? A. Statement of belief that guide understanding of a phenomenon B. Proposed relationships between the variables in a. study design C. Explanations of the factors that have influenced the choice of study design D. Speculations about the clinical significance of a research problem
A
Which role specifically describes the nurse who develops policies and procedures for a health care agency, after analyzing the available research? A. Critique relevant research studies B. Apply findings to practice C. Identify researchable problems D. Design and implement studies
A
Which theory focuses on making sense of system characteristics to create a common framework that has meaning across multiple disciplines? A. General Systems Theory B. Jean Watsons Theory of Caring C. Orem's Self-Care Theory D. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms E. Maslow's Theory F. Health Promotion Model
A
Why should researchers list limitations in a research report? A. Indicates the researcher considered them the interpreting the findings B. Limitations are a direct indication the researcher is flawed C. Limitations are used to answer the research question D. Allows peer reviewers to omit the critique
A
What re the main sections of a research report in the IRMAD format? (select all that apply) A. Results B. Discussion C. Method D. Bibliography E. Introduction
A, B, C, E
What aspects of reliability are important to quantize researchers? select all that apply) A. Internal consistency B. Stability C. Variability D. Equivalence E. Inconsistency
A, B, D
A researcher is planning a quantitative study on the effect of early ambulation in his replacement clients. What data collection methods are appropriate for this quantitative study? (Select all that apply) A. Observation B. Open-ended interviews C. Biophysiologic measures D. Focus groups E. Self-reports
A, C, E
What elements may be contained in the results section of a research study? (select all that apply) A. The names of statistical tests used B. Clinical and research implications C. Study limitations D. The statistical significance E. The value of the calculated statistic
A, D, E
When beginning a literature search for relevant evidence, the researcher selects databases to review. Which database is most likely to include nursing studies? A. CINAHL B. Google Scholar C. PubMed D. Medline
A.
Nurse researchers work in a variety of roles and settings. What are the three primary domains where nursing research has an impact? A. Theory development, medical practice, evalaution B. Public policy, nursing practice, nursing professional status C. Health care improvement, wellness, development D. Public education, safety, environment
B
Provides many useful concepts for the practice of nursing. She ties together many theories common used in nursing education. The theory, resting on the assumptions that caring consists of carative factors and can only be effectively demonstrated interpersonally. A. General Systems Theory B. Jean Watsons Theory of Caring C. Orem's Self-Care Theory D. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms E. Maslow's Theory F. Health Promotion Model
B
The nurse studies the tole fo research o health promotion and ides ease prevention. Immunizations, education classes, and using seatbelts are examples of what type of prevention measure? A. Secondary prevention B. Primary prevention C. Tertiary prevention D. Lateral prevention
B
Which theory used in nursing assumes that caring consists of "curative" factors and can only be effectively demonstrated interpersonally? A. General Systems Theory B. Jean Watsons Theory of Caring C. Orem's Self-Care Theory D. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms E. Maslow's Theory F. Health Promotion Model
B
A nurse staying the problem of ventilator-acquired pneumonia plans for data collection in the intensive care unit. What statement is most accurate regarding measuring biophysiologic variables? A. These measures often prove insignificant B. These variables historically conflict with other measures C. These measures are reliable when measured correctly D. These variables are difficult to measure with accuracy
C
A research study was conducted examining the effects of massage to induce relaxation in px with cancer. The researchers measured salivary cortisol to assess neuroimmunoloigcal parameters. What type of data collection method is being used? A. Self report B. Observation C. Biophysiologic measures
C
After completing a research study, the researcher develops a dissemination plan. Which factor is part of a dissemination plan? A. Generalizability of sample B. Method of data collection C. Target Audience D. Type of study design
C
Convinces reviewers the problem is worthy of study and that findings can improve clinical practice and/or health outcomes. Lit reviews, hypothesis, and a theoretical framework should be provided A. Biosketches B. Introduction and specific aims C. Background and significance
C
If Diana conducted a qualitative study examining the elderly populations' perceptions about healthy foods, what would her role be? A. To identify researchable problems B. To critique relevant research studies C. To design and implement studies D. To apply findings to practice
C
Rests on the assumption that people are distinct individuals that should be self-reliant and responsible for their own are and others in their family needing care A. General Systems Theory B. Jean Watsons Theory of Caring C. Orem's Self-Care Theory D. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms E. Maslow's Theory F. Health Promotion Model
C
The highest level of evince available, provides categorized bibliographic citations of scholarly work. The "gold standard" database. A. CINAHL B. MEDLINE C. COCHRANE D. PsychINFO E. PubMed
C
The nurse links the research process with the research report. The actual publication of a journal article signifies which step of the research process? A. Interpretation B. Implementation C. Dissemination D. Analysis
C
The stability of an instrument is described as: A. a numeric index that quantifies an instrument's reliability B. wide variation in results to account for situational influences C. the degree to which similar results are obtained on operate occasions D. the variability of the internal inconsistency
C
A nurse is looking across all of the studies reviewed to date and asks questions such as, "What is the pattern of evidence?", How much evidence is there?", and "How consistent is the evidence?" The nurse is in what stage of the literature review process? A. Devise a search strategy B. Formulate and refine primary and secondary questions C. Evaluate and analyze the studies D. Read and screen sources
C.
Community nurse researchers engage in a variety of research roles. Which role specialty describes the nurse who conducts a study on the arability of healthy food options in the community? A. Critique relevant research studies B. Apply findings to practice C. Identify researchable problems D. Design and implement studies
D
In what section of a research journal article should the conclusions of the research be listed? A. Results section B. Introduction section C. Method section D. Discussion section
D
The nurse who engages in health disparities research keeps one major outcome in mind. Which statement best describes this outcome? A. To magnify differences between groups in order to learn various health care practices B. To differentiate the cultural rituals between population groups and highlight these differences C. To isolate vulnerable populations so that they can practice their health care routines without interference D. To decrease health disparities by reducing the health differences among populations
D
A formal setting a nurse can share information in a more formal setting. Nurses meet once or twice a month to discuss journal articles they have read as a way to share information with each other. A. Journal clubs B. Clinical pathways and protocols C. Quality ad process improvement initiatives D. Nursing grand rounds E. Poster presentations F. Oral presentations G. Publications
A
A nursing student studies data collection in nursing research. What is the most widely used data collection method by nurse researchers? A. Self-reports B. Observation C. Biophysiologic measures D. Records
A
A researcher has narrowed a search of electronic database 15 potential references. Which action in the screening process would be the most appropriate next stop in identifying useful articles? A. Reading the reports in their entirety B. Reviewing the abstracts C. Comparing databases for duplicate-refeeces reports D. Evaluating search terms
A
A researcher wants to assess the anxiety levels of her research participants. She creates a visual analog scale and gives it to her research participants to complete. What type of data collection method is being used? A. Self report B. Observation C. Biophysiologic measures
A
Condensed 2-3 page document. similar to a resume or brief curriculum vitae, which captures the individuals educational and professional work experience, honors, prior research grants, and publications. these are required as part of the proposal. A. Biosketches B. Introduction and specific aims C. Background and significance
A
Descriptive studies Low or high ranked research evidence? A. Low B. High
A
During what step of the research process will the researcher establish if the study design should be quantitative of qualitative? A. Develop a detailed plan B, Identify and define the knowledge gap C. Analyze snd interpret the results D. Implement the study
A
In which step of the research process would Diana decide if she wanted to perform a quantitative study or qualitative study on alarm Fatigue? A. Analyze and interpret the results B. Define and describe the knowledge gap or problem C. Implement the study D. Develop a detailed plan
A
The actual hypothesis is a researcher wishes to test, stating the anticipated relationship between two or more variables A. Research hypothesis B. Hypothesis directional (HD) C. Null hypothesis D. Hypothesis nondirectional (HD)
A
The study aimed to explore the prince of living with the stigma of being suicide survivor. What is the statement an example of? A. Purpose statement B. Research question C. Research hypothesis D. Null hypothesis
A This statement indicates the aim or purpose of this quantitative study was to explore what it s like to be auspice survivor
Which of the following are methods used by qualitative researcher? (select all that apply) A. focus groups B. unstructured interviews C. Biophysiologic measures D. Structured interviews E. Reflective field notes F. Semi-structured interviews
A, B, E, F
Derek is considering where he will search for literature. Given his research question, he identifies MEDLINE as the best place to start. Which stage of the literature review process does this represent? A. Devise search strategy B. Document search decisions and actions C. Abstract D. Search for, identify, and retrieve potential primary source materials E. Evaluate and analyze the studies
A.
A nurse is learning about the peer-review process. Which individual would be considered a peer-reviewer? A. Physicians or medical practitioners B. Researchers or experts int he field C. Staff working at the same institution D. Staff nurses who work in the same area of nursing
B
A nurse researcher plans a qualitative study on the expense of miscarriage. Why would interviewers be preferable to questionaries when studying this topic? A. Interviewers require less training of research personnel B. The quality of the data tends to be higher with interviews C. Interviewers yield data that are easier to analyze D. Interviewers are less expensive
B
What does "disseminate" mean? A. To embrace or hold tightly B. To scatter or spread widely, as though swing seed; broadcast; disperse C. To unite or merge with something already is existence
B
Involves changes in practice or initiation of new programs with the overall goal of improving px care while containing costs at a particular facility. A. Journal clubs B. Clinical pathways and protocols C. Quality ad process improvement initiatives D. Nursing grand rounds E. Poster presentations F. Oral presentations G. Publications
C
Sofia did not devise a search strategy and went directly to PubMed and entered terms "nursing students", "faculty", and "research" to find out relevant information about the description of nursing students' involvement in faculty research endeavors, How many results would you expect to see from her search? A. less than 100 B. 100-200 C. More than 1,000
C
A nurse visits local health care library and reviews literature related to cessation of smoking. Which publication would be considered the most scholarly? A. An informal book report published in a mainstream journal B. A student essay published in the state nursing association newsletter. C. An essay written by a client bout his experiences in quitting smoking D. A qualitative study published in The Journal of Nursing Research
D
A researcher is planning a study in which pain levels are measured. What is the name of a self-report pain scale that utilizes a straight line measuring 100 mm? A. Faces scale B. 0-10 scale C. Likert scale D. Visual analog scale
D
Dianna looks across all of the research she's reviewed and considers questions such as, "What is the pattern of evidence"?, How much evidence is there?", and "To what types of people or settings does that evidence apply?" What stage of the literature review process does this represent? A) Devise search strategy B) Document search decisions and actions C) Abstract D) Search for, identify, and retrieve potential primary source materials E) Evaluate and analyze the studies
E.
A researcher begins the searching process by entering key terms. The search yields over 180 potential articles. Which action in the screening process would be the most approbate next step in identifying useful articles? A. Identifying MeSH terms in making keywords more specific B. Leave out keywords int he next search phase C. Read the abstract of each article to narrow the number or articles D. Review some of the studies for alternate keywords
A
Which reliability coefficient indicates the best reliability? A. r .95 B. r .80 C. r .70 D. r .90
A
What might limit the ability to draw conclusions from study? (select all that apply) A. The sample B. Study design C. Methods D. Measures used E. Problem statement
A, B, C, D
There are strategies to make reading research articles easier. What are some helpful tips for reading research articles? (sect all that apply). A. Translate jargon into words you understand B. Write notes or questions in the margins C. Read articles infrequently D. Read articles frequently E. Read articles slowly
A, B, D, E
Electronic database that allows nurse researchers to access information for free from any location in the world via PubMed. Covers 5,000 nursing, biomedical, and health journals. A. CINAHL B. MEDLINE C. COCHRANE D. PsychINFO E. PubMed
B
The systemic procedure used to generate or confirm knowledge are described in what section of the report? A. Introduction B. Methods C. Results D. Discussion
B
What may be included in the Method section of a qualitative study? A. The names of statistical tests used B. Efforts to enhance the integrity of the study C. Study limitations D. The statical significant
B
When studying caring in nursing, focusing on the caring between nurse and client, which theories would be of most interest to as researcher? A. Orem's Self-care theory B. Jean Watson's Theory C. General Systems Theory D. Health Promotion Model
B
Which of the following are primary resources for quantitative research? (select all that apply) A. textbooks B. Research studies C. Opinions D. Clinical trials
B, D
When reading a study in a journal, which components of the research report would the nurse be looking for? (select all that apply) A. Problem identification B. Methods C. Implementation D. Dissemination E. Introduction
B, E
A nurse researcher develops a problem statement for a study. what component is included in a well-structured problem statement for nursing research? A. Difficulties in collecting data for the study B. Anticipated study findings C. Gap in knowledge about the problem D. Sustainability of the problem
C
Expresses the absence of a relationship between the variable under study (used in statistical testing) A. Research hypothesis B. Hypothesis directional (HD) C. Null hypothesis D. Hypothesis nondirectional (HD)
C
In which research process step would the researcher utilize a codebook? A. Selecting a research design B. Defining and describing the knowledge gap or problem C. Analyzing and interpreting the results D. Disseminating findings
C
There was a significant difference in mean pain intensity between the two needle technique and the one needle technique A. Introduction B. Methods C. Results D. Discussion
C
When reviewing a journal article on pain, which statement would indicate to the nurse that it was taken from the results section of a study? A. "In a previous study, pain scores correlated strongly with anxiety." B. "Pain was measured on a numerical scale ranging from 0 to 10." C. "Average pain score of the control group was 5.5 on a scale of 10." D. "Pain is defines as a subjective phenomenon."
C
a researcher interested in palliative care asks a group of eight search participants: "What does palliative care mean to you?" What type of qualitative data collection methods is being used? A. Structured interview B. Descriptive notes C. Focus group
C
Patients who have have had diabetes for longer periods of time (10+ years) are more likely to report sx of active coronary syndrome (ACS) than px with diabetes for shorter periods. What is the statement an example of? A. Purpose statement B. Research question C. Research hypothesis D. Null hypothesis
C The statements predicts that there is a relationship between sx of ACS and the length of time having diabetes. It is a *directional hypothesis*
The nurse skims the journal article to find information on the sample used in the study. In which section of the report would the sampling plan appear? A. Results B. Introduction C. Discussion D. Methods
D
The problem statement in a study identifies a(n): A. research methodology B. Intervention protocol C. methods to measure variables and collect data D. knowledge gap
D
Nurses can publish their opinions by writing letters to the editors of journals. They can also publish findings from quality improvement projects, and summaries of existing research evidence. Great communication through professional journal. A. Journal clubs B. Clinical pathways and protocols C. Quality ad process improvement initiatives D. Nursing grand rounds E. Poster presentations F. Oral presentations G. Publications
G
Sofia's assignment is to conduct a literature search on a "description of nursing students" involvement in faculty research endeavors. Sofia was instructed to use PubMEd as her database for her literature search. What should Sofia's next step be? A. She should go to PubMed and input search terms B. She should devise a search strategy C. She should search for themes
A
The nurse questions, "What is meant by a blind review?" Which statement best answers this question? A. Reviewers are not told theme or affiliation B. Authors can select no more than 1 out of 3 reviewers for their paper C. The journal selects reviewers who know little about the topic D. The author is not told which journal has accepted the article for publication
A
What is the most effective dissemination strategy to use for the goal of improved client care cost containment? A. Quality and process improvement initiatives B.Publications C. Nursing grand rounds D. Oral presentation
A
A nurse is trying to pride the best search results possible suing keywords searches. What is an appropriate tip to provide in order to achieve this goal? (Select all that apply.) A. Use wildcard characters B. Use Boolean logic (e.g. AND/OR operators) C. Create a presentation to summarize results D. Evaluate and lazy studies E. Create an abstract
A, B
Rank order the list of types of evidence from top (highest level) to bottom (lowest level). A. Systemic review B. Randomized controlled trial C. Quasi-experimental study D. Single qualitative study E. Case report
A, B, C, D, E
Which steps are parts of a qualitative study? (select all that apply.) A. Conceptualizing and planning the study B. Identifying the research problem C. Developing intervention protocols D. Soecydfing methods to measure variables and collect data E. Doing a literature review
A, B, E
A nurse researcher develops a purpose stamens for a quantitative study. Which comment is included in a well-constructed purpose statement for nursing research? A. Identifies the research method used B. Suggests the consequences fo the study C. Indicates the data collection method D. Identifies key study variables
D
A researcher is interested in assessing the eating habits of nurses during the night shift in the emergency Department. The researcher is given permission to sit at a corner desk and assess the nurses. The researcher documents activity and conversations as they occur. What type of qualitative data collection method is being used? A. Observation using reflective noted B. Observation using descriptive file notes C. Critical incident interviews
B
Developed based on current evidence and detail nursing actions for various illnesses. Can be shared via handouts, email, posters, and staff meetings to ensure that pathways are adopted successfully. Nurses must also make sure the guidelines are adopted by further sharing the information contained within them A. Journal clubs B. Clinical pathways and protocols C. Quality ad process improvement initiatives D. Nursing grand rounds E. Poster presentations F. Oral presentations G. Publications
B
Health disparities research might focus on one of several levels of disparity. Which level would ethnicity, culture, and language fall under? A. Provider level B. Client/individual level C. Health care system level D. National level
B
In developing a research proposal, what type of document does the nurse researcher have in mind? A. A contract between the researcher and clinical site B. A plan for study on a specific topic C. A financial plan to raise funds for the project D. An agreement between student and mentor
B
Where should the studies hypothesis first appear? A. Introduction and specific aims B. Abstract C. Background and significance
B
_______ sources include summaries of studies conducted by others, such as literature and narrative reviews? A. Primary source B. Secondary source
B
"Woman who job regularly are more likely than those who do not to have amenorrhea" A. Research hypothesis B. Hypothesis directional (HD) C. Null hypothesis D. Hypothesis nondirectional (HD)
B It explicitly predicts that those who job regularly are likely to have amenorrhea
A nurse reviews a study on nutrition in children. Which phrase describes the following statement: "Children who watch an average of two or more hours of television per day will have higher BMI's than children who watch less than two hours of television per day?" A. Directional research question B. Non-directional research question C. Non-directional hypothesis D. Direction research hypothsis
D
Great way to encourage discussion and the sharing of ideas related to disease process and nursing care issues in an interdisciplinary manner. They are most often conducted within the medical profession and focus on a particular disease process or an interesting px case scenario. A. Journal clubs B. Clinical pathways and protocols C. Quality ad process improvement initiatives D. Nursing grand rounds E. Poster presentations F. Oral presentations G. Publications
D
In differentiating between quantitative and qualitative research, what is a comment of the purpose statement in a qualitative study? A. Study variables and concepts B. Background of the study C. Cause and effect statement D. The phenomenon
D
After Sandra reads the full text of each source, she adds details about relevant articles to matrix. the process helps her pull out the most important details from the article, including the finings and her own personal rating of the article. Which stage of the literature review process does this represent? A) Devise search strategy B) Document search decisions and actions C) Abstract D) Search for, identify, and retrieve potential primary source materials E) Evaluate and analyze the studies
C. Creating abstracts - brief summaries - provides tremendous payoffs. You are drawing on key pieces of information you have discovered to create notes that will be useful to you and others.
When conducting a literature review, a nurse researcher locates a systemic review that includes quantitative studies. This design is considered a high-level, primary source because it: A. primarily summarizes qualitative research studies. B. supplements searches that have not yielded adequate research results. C. provides brief summaries of expert opinions articles and research. D. follows a predetermined and rigorous research method analysis
D
Which dissemination strategy should take less than 5 minutes ti read, accented by tables and graphics in a visually appealing format? A. Publication B. Oral presentation C. Journal club D. poster presentation
D
Which is a participative and less rigorous type of research dissemination setting that is suitable for all educational levels of nurses? A. Grand rounds B. Oral presentations C. Poster D. Journal club
D
