Chapter 2 Nursing Fundamentals
An abstract idea or object that relates to other abstract ideas or objects is which? -Concept -Inductive reasoning -Deductive reasoning -Theory
Concept
A nursing theory differs from a theoretical framework in which way? -Concepts are in a meaningful configuration -Cause and effect of nursing actions are described -Concepts and propositions are more specific -Ideas about aggregates are described
Concepts and propositions are more specific
Information is collected for analysis in both quantitative and qualitative research. What is the information called? -Answers -Data -Surveys -Interviews
Data
A nurse researcher is examining the cause-and-effect relationship between the consumption of tap water containing minimal amounts of bleach, and the incidence of cancer in rats. The research is taking place in a laboratory setting. What type of quantitative research is being used based upon this description? -Quasi-experimental research -Correlational research -Descriptive research -Experimental research
Experimental research
Which theory emphasizes the relationships between the whole and the parts, and describes how parts function and behave? -Developmental theory -Adaptation theory -Nursing theory -General systems theory
General systems theory
A group of nurses is planning to investigate the effectiveness of turning immobilized stroke clients more frequently in order to prevent skin breakdown. The team has begun by formulating a PICO question. Which element will the "O" in the team's PICO question refer to? -The currently used turning schedule -Clients who have experienced a stroke -Turning clients more frequently -Preventing skin breakdown
Preventing skin breakdown
The nurse researcher would like to gather data about the attitudes of young adults on spirituality and health care. What is the most effective form of research on this topic? -Delphi study -Methodologic survey -Quantitative research -Qualitative research
Qualitative research
A nurse researcher is collecting nominal data. What type of research is being conducted? -Experimental research -Qualitative research -Interval research -Quantitative research
Quantitive research
A nurse is discussing dietary issues with a Latino client in the clinic. The client states, "I read a research article about the importance of beans in the Latino diet. The findings from the study suggested that inclusion of meat and beans in the diet would help in the development of muscles and bones." The information that the client is expressing is known as what? -Traditional knowledge -Scientific knowledge -Authoritative knowledge -Philosophical knowledge
Scientific knowledge
A nurse is planning to participate in a research project and is looking for information about what is already known about the topic. The nurse is involved in which step of the research process? -Identification of theoretical framework -Problem area identification -Problem statement formulation -Scientific literature review
Scientific literature review
Which statement best explains the importance of theoretic frameworks? -Theoretic frameworks guide psychosocial nursing care. -Theoretic frameworks advance nursing knowledge and practice. -Theoretic frameworks advance the ethical aspects of practice. -Theoretic frameworks guide physiologic nursing care.
Theoretic frameworks guide psychosocial nursing care.
Which aspect of the nursing research process addresses a client'Unds understanding of the potential risks and benefits of the study? -Meeting with the hospital's institutional review board (IRB) -Obtaining the client's signature on a permission document -Giving the client the opportunity to ask questions about the study -Undergoing the informed consent process with the client
Undergoing the informed consent process with the client
One of the primary reasons for conducting nursing research is to: -quantify outcomes related to clients. -generate knowledge to guide practice. -determine outcomes for clients. -prevent further disease and death.
generate knowledge to guide practice
What is the best explanation for the way evidence-based practice (EBP) has changed the way nursing care is delivered? -Nurses now have to take part in research. -Nursing care now incorporates research studies into client care. -Nursing care now uses EBP as a means of ensuring quality care. -Nurses now spend time looking up the best way to give nursing care.
Nursing care now uses EBP as a means of ensuring quality care
What was the focus of nursing research during the first half of the twentieth century,? -Available nurse supply -Treatment issues -Client care -Nursing education
Nursing education