Chapter 2 Practice NCLEX Questions
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 Preventing skin breakdown Clients who have experienced a stroke Turning clients more frequently
Preventing skin breakdown
What type of research study would a hospital conduct to explore clients' and families' perceptions of receiving care? Qualitative Ordinal Nonscientific Quantitative
Qualitative
Which statement best explains the importance of theoretic frameworks? Theoretic frameworks advance the ethical aspects of practice. Theoretic frameworks advance nursing knowledge and practice. Theoretic frameworks guide psychosocial nursing care. Theoretic frameworks guide physiologic nursing care.
Theoretic frameworks advance nursing knowledge and practice.
A nurse is preparing to conduct a research study and uses the PICO format to develop the foreground question which is: "In adults, does reducing salt intake, compared to no change in salt intake, lower blood pressure?" The nurse identifies the "P" as: adults. no change in salt intake. reducing salt intake. lower blood pressure.
adults.
Evidence-based care emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence and: use of outcome studies to guide decisions. care based on pathophysiologic factors. evaluation by experts to direct care in specialty areas. cost efficiency of treatment models.
use of outcome studies to guide decisions.
A nurse researcher develops a foreground question in preparation for conducting a research study. The question is: "In clients with intravenous catheters, how does replacing administration sets every 72 hours (h) compared with other frequent intervals (24h, 48h, or 96h) decrease infection rates?" Applying the PICO framework, which part of the statement reflects the "O"? Replacing administration sets every 72 hours Decrease infection rates Clients with intravenous catheters Replacing administration sets at other intervals
Decrease infection rates
A nurse researcher is planning to conduct a research study and applies to the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) for approval. When applying to the IRB, which information would the nurse researcher be required to include? Select all that apply. Detailed plans for data security Names of the subjects involved A simplified plan for data collection Proposed research question A proposed consent form
Detailed plans for data security A proposed consent form
A parent has brought a 6-year-old child into the clinic. The parent is concerned that the child does not seem to skip as well as the other children in the child's class. In planning assessments and care for this child, the nurse would be best served by choosing which theory as a foundation for decision making? General systems theory Maslow's theory Developmental theory Adaptation theory
Developmental theory
The nurse is reading about nursing theorists for a class. The theory reveals the following, "Individuals who use self-care to sustain life and health, to recover from disease or injury, or to cope with its effects." Which individual developed this theory? Sister Callista Roy Dorothea Orem Virginia Henderson Florence Nightingale
Dorothea Orem
A nurse who works in a pediatric practice assesses the developmental level of children of various ages to determine their psychosocial development. These assessments are based on the work of: Rogers. Watson. Erikson. Maslow.
Erikson.
What nursing activity forms the bridge between theory and practice? Evidence-based research Client-focused care Theoretical writing Case management
Evidence-based research
Which activity best helps the nurse apply theory to practice? Theory development Client-focused care Evidence-based research Case management
Evidence-based research
A nursing theorist examines a hospital environment by studying each ward and how it works individually, and then relates this information to the hospital as a whole working entity. This is an example of the use of which theory? Developmental theory Adaptation theory General systems theory Psychosocial theory
General systems theory
A nurse is planning to conduct a nursing research study and is seeking federal funding. Which institution would be most helpful for the nurse to contact regarding acquiring funding? National Institutes of Health ANA Cabinet on Nursing Research Institute of Medicine National Institute of Nursing Research
National Institute of Nursing Research