EXAM 2 NUR 395-40
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? Google PsycINFO COCHRANE PubMed
PsycINFO
In conducting a subject search in an electronic database, the nurse would most likely initiate the search by typing in: a research design. a keyword or phrase. the name of a journal. an author's name.
a keyword or phrase.
In APA style, a bibliography is a listing of all sources cited within a document and listed alphabetically by the author's last name. FALSE TRUE
F
The MEDLINE database uses a vocabulary called MeSH to index articles. FALSE TRUE
T
Arrange the answers into the correct order. Mouse users arrange by clicking and dragging each answer to the desired location. Keyboard users can arrange though drop down by selecting the right order. The nurse reviews the Sources of Evidence Pyramid. Rank order the list of types of evidence from top (highest level) to bottom (lowest level). Randomized controlled trial Case report Quasi-experimental study Single qualitative study Systematic review
1)Systematic review 2)Randomized controlled trial 3)Quasi-experimental study 4)Single qualitative study 5)Case report
A nurse cites an article titled, "A Nurse Should Always Care: A Compassion Road Map." Which article title is formatted correctly, using APA style, in a reference list at the end of the article? A nurse should always care: A compassion road map A Nurse Should Always Care: A Compassion Road Map A nurse should always care: a compassion road map A nurse should always care: A Compassion Road Map
A nurse should always care: A compassion road map
What is the purpose of a reference list in APA? Provides information for the reader to be able to retrieve articles used in the paper Provides a list of databases where cited articles can be retrieved Indicates the amount of research performed while writing the paper Allows the author to give credit to others whose work was used in writing the paper Allows the reader to find similar articles to those on the reference list
Allows the author to give credit to others whose work was used in writing the paper, Provides information for the reader to be able to retrieve articles used in the paper
A nurse researcher is developing search strategy to locate relevant studies for her research review. He will be using citations from relevant studies to find previous research on which the previous studies were based. Which approach is the research using? Ancestry Primary sourcing Bibliographic Descendancy
Ancestry
The primary purpose of the research literature review is: (Select all that apply.) Assist in developing the research question Collect data about the target population Develop recommendations for future research Construct a conceptual framework Suggest appropriate research methods
Assist in developing the research question, Construct a conceptual framework, Suggest appropriate research methods
After entering a key word into the MEDLINE database, the search results yielded 10,100 results. One method to restrict search results is to use a: New research question Mapping Different database Boolean operators
Boolean operators
When beginning a literature search for relevant evidence, the researcher selects databases to review. Which database is most likely to include nursing studies? CINAHL Google Scholar MEDLINE PubMed
CINAHL
When the nurse searches for nursing topics, what electronic database includes the most nursing literature? CINAHL MedPub MEDLINE ERIC
CINAHL
A nurse searches for systematic reviews that summarize the results of several studies in one research article. Which database would be most likely to provide this information? COCHRANE Google Scholar PubMed PsycINFO
COCHRANE
A nurse cites the title of a journal. Which journal name is formatted correctly, using APA style, in a reference list at the end of the article? Care Compassion Journal Care compassion journal A care compassion journal
Care Compassion Journal
Which of the references listed below represents correct APA format for a journal article? Cook, C. (2012). Email interviewing: Generating data with a vulnerable population. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(6), 1330-1339. Cook, C. (2012). Email interviewing: Generating data with a vulnerable population. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(6), pages 1330-1339. Cook, Carol. (2012). Email interviewing: Generating data with a vulnerable population. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(6), 1330-1339. Cook, Carol. (2012). Email interviewing: Generating data with a vulnerable population. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(6), 1330-1339.
Cook, C. (2012). Email interviewing: Generating data with a vulnerable population. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(6), 1330-1339.
When a nurse conducts a literature search, what is the advantage of having a well-thought-out search strategy? (Select all that apply.) Decreases frustration Locates a larger number of general references Locates more relevant and useful resources Saves time Expands the scope of the search
Decreases frustration, Saves time, Locates more relevant and useful resources
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? Evaluate and analyze the studies. Formulate and refine primary and secondary questions. Read and screen sources. Devise a search strategy.
Evaluate and analyze the studies.
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? Expert opinion Experimental study Descriptive study Case study
Experimental study
It is not necessary to include a citation and reference for a YouTube video because this is not considered to be a reference source. FALSE TRUE
F
Secondary sources can be substituted for primary sources when conducting a literature review if the researcher does not have enough time or resources to find primary sources. FALSE TRUE
F
A nurse is completing a literature review. The nurse has several ideas for a focus, but has not nailed down a specific topic to examine. Which step would be most helpful to follow at this stage of the process? Formulate a clear research question. Retrieve and print source materials. Review abstracts for articles. Screen and read articles.
Formulate a clear research question.
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 appropriate next step in identifying useful articles? Leave out keywords in the next search phase. Review some of the studies for alternate keywords. Identify MeSH terms in making keywords more specific. Read the abstract of each article to narrow the number of articles.
Identify MeSH terms in making keywords more specific.
A nurse researcher learns to identify secondary sources in the literature. Which source would be considered secondary? Randomized controlled trial Meta-analysis Meta-synthesis Literature review
Literature review
Cost of access is one factor that affects nurses' ability to search for information. Which databases are available free of charge? (Select all that apply). CINAHL PubMed Cochran Google Scholar MEDLINE
MEDLINE, Google Scholar
One approach to a bibliographic database search is a feature that allows the researcher to enter his or her own key words into the search field instead of the exact subject heading used in the database. This feature is known as: Mapping Text word search Subject codes Wildcard
Mapping
Primary sources are those conducted directly with patients or sample groups. Which of the following are considered to be primary sources? (Select all that apply.) Expert opinion Textbook Randomized control trial Nonrandomized control trial Systematic review
Nonrandomized control trial, Randomized control trial, Systematic review
When conducting a research literature search, which activity is the most reliable way to identify new scholarly references? Note relevant citations in the articles being reviewed. Change topics and use new key search terms. Review materials in commercial websites. Search novel Internet websites for up-to-date information.
Note relevant citations in the articles being reviewed.
A nurse learns to conduct an effective search using search tools, such as Boolean operators. Which search term(s) is likely to gather the most information? Obesity Obesity and diabetes Obesity or diabetes Diabetes
Obesity or diabetes
In the process of conducting a literature review, the nurse researcher is using studies written by the researchers who conducted the studies. This type of information source is known as: Evidence-based Secondary Meta-analysis Primary
Primary
A researcher has narrowed a search of electronic databases to 15 potential references. Which action in the screening process would be the most appropriate next step in identifying useful articles? Comparing databases for duplicate-referenced reports Evaluating search terms Reviewing the abstracts Reading the reports in their entirety
Reading the reports in their entirety
A nurse wants information on a new subject area. Which research source is considered the most reliable of the options provided? Asking an experienced health care professional for answers. Seeking out literature in an electronic database, such as CINAHL or MEDLINE. Looking an answer up in a nursing school textbook. Searching Google for answers.
Seeking out literature in an electronic database, such as CINAHL or MEDLINE.
A nurse researcher is interested in finding information about pancreatic cancer on an electronic database. One of the first tasks she must undertake to begin the database search for the desired information is: Identify references Document search decisions Read study abstracts Select key words
Select key words
Once the nurse researcher has devised a search strategy and retrieved potential primary source materials, the next step is to discard irrelevant or inappropriate references. FALSE TRUE
T
When conducting a literature review, a researcher should use mostly primary sources in order to ensure the quality of the evidence used to support the study is strong and relevant. FALSE TRUE
T
When conducting a literature review, it is important to locate relevant studies. One bibliographic database that is particularly helpful to nurse researchers is CINAHL. FALSE TRUE
T
When searching electronic databases, identification of keywords is one of the first tasks the researcher must perform to begin the process of reviewing literature for a research study. FALSE TRUE
T
A nurse researcher differentiates between primary and secondary sources of literature. Which source would be considered primary? A chapter in a textbook on orthopedic nursing The research report of a clinical trial in a research journal A quick reference guide on care of the client with heart failure An article written by clinical experts on how to care for heart failure clients
The research report of a clinical trial in a research journal
When learning about research and publication, the nursing student gains a better understanding of the value of APA style. What is the purpose of formatting published references in APA style? To differentiate nursing from other professions To make reports easier to write To ensure uniformity in published reports To minimize creativity in scientific writing
To ensure uniformity in published reports
When learning about reference citations, the nurse studies the digital object identifier (DOI). What is the purpose of a DOI? To differentiate books from journal articles To permanently identify electronic documents To follow standards of APA style To temporarily label journal articles for use in a publication
To permanently identify electronic documents
A nurse performed a literature review on client satisfaction and found that The Institute for Caring in Healthcare released an article that covers the research topic. The nurse is unable to find an author for the article. How should the article be cited in APA style? Type "The Institute for Caring in Healthcare" where the author's name should be. Type "(Author unknown)" where the author's name should be. Leave the author portion blank in the citation. Type "Anonymous Author" where the author's name should be.
Type "The Institute for Caring in Healthcare" where the author's name should be.
A nurse is trying to produce the best search results possible using keyword searches. What is an appropriate tip to provide in order to achieve this goal? (Select all that apply.) Create a presentation to summarize results. Use Boolean logic (e.g. AND/OR operators). Use wildcard characters. Create an abstract. Evaluate and analyze studies.
Use wildcard characters., Use Boolean logic (e.g. AND/OR operators).
When conducting a literature review, a nurse researcher locates a systematic review that includes quantitative studies. This design is considered a high-level, primary source because it: primarily summarizes qualitative research studies. supplements searches that have not yielded adequate research results. follows a predetermined and rigorous research method of analysis. provides brief summaries of expert opinion articles and research. Clea
follows a predetermined and rigorous research method of analysis.
