NURC 322

A researcher is preparing a report from a grounded theory research study. Which tool would be most appropriate to illustrate the methods used to conduct the research?

A diagram outlining the steps of the research process

Which subject would be appropriate to interview for a study related to the memories a long-term ventilator care patient has about their health care experience?

A patient recovering from a stroke who was on a ventilator for 2 weeks

Which aspect of a nursing research project would protect participants from harm?

Ethics

Which statement about ethnographic research is accurate?

Ethnographic research uses observational methods to obtain data.

Which term describes research that is focused on the perspective of the researcher?

Etic focus

Which action would the nurse perform to obtain a qualitative meta-summary? Select all that apply

Extract research findings Calculate manifest frequency effect

Which data collection strategy would yield the most complete information in the most efficient way for a qualitative study on whether individuals with Type I diabetes are likely to develop depression?

Focus group of individuals with Type I diabetes

A researcher is conducting a phenomenological study about individuals who have undergone heart transplantation. Written responses and information from face-to-face interviews have been obtained and are ready to be analyzed. Which step is first in data analysis in a phenomenological study?

Generating themes from significant statements

A researcher is reviewing data obtained from interviews in a qualitative study. Which action would the researcher take if a participant has not described their experience clearly?

Go back to the participant and ask for clarification

Which method of qualitative research would a researcher use when seeking to uncover social processes?

Grounded theory method

Which research methodology would the nurse use to assess social influence on coping skills of young adults with a terminal diagnosis?

Grounded-theory method

Which study question would be best investigated using the phenomenological method?

How do those who have panic attacks manage anxiety while in public places?

Which outcome is expected after a review of literature and previous studies on a qualitative research question? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Identify strengths of previous research. Understand the new research questions. Articulate the significance of the study.

Which statements by the nurse accurately depicts the case study method of qualitative research? Select all that apply

"With the case-study approach, I must rely on....." "I must ensure the survey collected regarding patient satisfaction...." "Mr jones would be a good subject for qualitative study...."

Which concept is expressed in the form of a gerund?

An indication of changes that occur over time as individuals navigate social reality

Which step of the research process is concurrent with gathering information and describing findings as the narrative of a case develops?

Analyzing data

The nurse is researching the effects of a pandemic on the mental health of older adults in a long-term care facility using theoretical sampling

Choosing specific experiences

Which example of data collection takes place during the quantitative phase of a mixed-methods study?

Collecting incidence rates of new TB infections from public records

The nurse is planning to research how an increased presence of law enforcement in an inner-city has led to a decrease in drug use. Which research method would the nurse use?

Community-based participatory research (CBPR)

Which qualitative research methods result in initiating change in a system

Community-based participatory research (CBPR)

Which criterion would the researcher use to determine the scientific rigor of a qualitative study? Select all that apply

Completes an ethical study Report data as being there perform accurate data collection reveal data from level of abstration

Which step would the researcher take next after deciding to conduct a qualitative research study?

Conduct a review of literature

Which action would a researcher utilize when trying to better understand the question of teaching qualitative research to nursing students? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Consider the question of nursing students learning how to conduct research. Test student knowledge with a pretest and a post-test. Analyze test scores to see if different teaching methods produce a difference in results.

Which data analysis method of grounded theory utilizes open coding?

Constant comparative sampling

Which research project implemented by the nurse would best be conducted using the phenomenological method?

Emotional responses after having a heart attack

At which point would a qualitative researcher decide to stop recruiting participants?

Data saturation is reached

Which result is produced by inductive analysis of data?

Description of human experience

Which information is needed for the reviewer of research to place the findings into a context?

Description of the study sample

Which course of action is most appropriate for a researcher who has interviewed 30 hospice caregivers when no new information is being elicited from the interviews?

Determine that enough data has been collected.

When would the nurse expect a qualitative methodology to be used to answer a research question?

Determine the meaning of experience

Which statement describes the goal of qualitative data analysis?

Discover themes in data

Which question is most important for the nurse to ask when reviewing a qualitative research study?

Does the methodology fit with the research question?

The nurse is reviewing the results from an ethnographic research study involving victims of domestic violence in the Asian community. Which information would be used in the first-level description of the data?

Injury photos

Which implication for nursing practice would the results of a qualitative research study using an a priori framework yield?

Little to no evidence for changing nursing practice

Which research technique would the nurse use to include both quantitative and qualitative methods? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Mixed-Method Community-based participatory research

Which overall outcome is optimal based on the evidence provided by qualitative studies used conceptually by a nurse? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Nurses will gain access to the experience of patients. Nurses will expand their ability to understand patients. Nurses will be able to apply more helpful approaches to care.

Which statement about objective data is most accurate?

Objective data do not capture the whole of the human experience

Which description of meta-synthesis is accurate?

Offers a description of a target event or experience

Which step would the researcher take first to begin a study related to biofeedback techniques and pain control?

Perform a literature review.

Which action would the nurse take to ensure accuracy in community- based participatory research (CBPR)?

Perform broad-based member checking

Which statement about the use of phenomenological research is accurate?

Phenomenological research is used to gather evidence about a little known topic.

Which effect on the study phenomenon is created in grounded theory research? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Predicting Explaining Interpreting

Which advantage does computer assisted data analysis provide to a qualitative research study? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Prevents having to use paper or index cards to organize notes Assists with identification of patterns in data Helps with managing steps of data analysis

Which application of the answer to a qualitative research question will an effective study produce? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Provide insight into phenomena not well understood Lead to new perspectives in nursing practice Improve patient care outcomes

Which type of sample would the researcher select for a qualitative research study?

Purposeful

Which statement describes the role of qualitative research studies in establishing evidence-based practice recommendations?

Qualitative research studies are not typically utilized to create evidence-based practice recommendations.

To which view of reality do qualitative researchers subscribe?

Reality is socially constructed.

For which purpose would the researcher incorporate inclusion and exclusion criteria into the study?

Refine the sample

Which factor would the nurse identify as a cultural norm?

Religious practices

Which scenario is an example of researchers shifting from an etic focus to an emic focus during a case study?

Researchers changing their initial study objectives after discovering a common theme among participants in a focus group

A nurse is interested in learning about patients' barriers to care in a poverty-stricken community. Which sample population would the nurse focus on interviewing?

Residents of the impoverished neighborhood

Which category is included in Kearney's Categories of Qualitative Findings? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Restricted by a priori frameworks Experiential variation Dense explanatory description

Which method does a researcher use to conduct an ethnographic study? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Reviewing home movies Observing residents in shelters Interviewing hospital patients

Which action would the researcher take when finding that a review of literature produces no published findings on the phenomenon in question?

Search for studies on similar subjects

Which purpose does the study question serve in a phenomenological study?

Shapes the way researchers think about the phenomenon of interest

The nurse is analyzing data from a study regarding the impact of bullying on adolescents in high schools. Which information represents possible domains or symbolic categories of an ethnographic study? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct

Social group rules Benefits of "fitting in" Victim perceptions on personal identity Patterns of bullying within social groups Interactions of adolescents participating in high school sports

Which type of phenomenon is explored using the grounded theory method? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Social processes from the perspective of human interactions Patterns of action among types of social groups Interaction among units

Which discipline originally developed the grounded theory method of research?

Sociology

Which activity is an example of community-based participatory research? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Student nurses conducting a focus group consisting of teenage mothers A nurse researcher following a group of alcohol-dependent youth throughout their time in recovery using questionnaires Clinic nurses distributing surveys to clinic patients regarding their perceived barriers to care

Which feature is characteristic of ethnographic research? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Study of groups that have been together long enough to form cohesive social behaviors Investigation of cultural norms and values which are influencing health experiences Study of groups that are experiencing the phenomenon under investigation

Which statement exemplifies meta-summaries used in qualitative research design?

Synopsis of findings is found in reports in a target domain of research

Which reason would the nurse apply to begin a qualitative research study on the observation that several patients became very lucid and calm prior to major surgical procedures? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Techniques used by some patients to remain calm in anxious situations may be used by other patients to improve their experience. Nurses may be able to use the findings of a study to anticipate a patient's response to surgery. The nurse would like to be able to make suggestions for patients who are extremely anxious.

Which section of a qualitative study contains the manifest content?

The findings

Which question would a researcher consider addressing by using qualitative methods of research?

What is the reason behind vaccine hesitancy in rural populations?

Which information would be included in a qualitative research report related to males over 50 who do not take daily medications? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

The participants in the study all live in the Midwest. The participants in the study are all married. The participants in the study are all of normal weight.

Which setting would be best when conducting study interviews for a dialysis-dependent patient's quality of life?

The patient's home

A nurse is conducting research to understand how social media influences health outcomes among young adults. Which statement accurately describes the phenomenon of interest within an ethnographic study?

The phenomenon of interest is the impact of social media on the health outcomes of young adults.

Which statement regarding the case study process plan is most accurate?

The plan should be flexible and accommodating as the study progresses.

Which scenario marks the end point of a phenomenological study?

The researcher has the data to write a descriptive passage that discusses the essence of the individuals' experiences.

A researcher is using qualitative methods to observe procedures used for giving shift reports at the patient's bedside. Which ethical consideration must be applied to this study?

The researcher must obtain consent from participants being observed.

Which approach would the phenomenological researcher use to manage their personal thoughts and feelings when engaged with participants?

The researcher should set aside and bracket their own personal feelings about the issue when collecting data.

Which outcome is ideal when interviewing a qualitative research subject to gain insight into why the person has not visited their doctor in 5 years?

The researcher will gain insight into barriers a person faces when accessing health care.

For which reason would a qualitative researcher conduct the study in a naturalistic setting of the participant's choice?

The researcher's observations can inform data collection

A researcher is conducting a qualitative study about the effects of peer support following workplace violence. Which unplanned effect may the participant experience as a result of being a study subject?

The study subject may experience a therapeutic benefit from talking to a caring listener..

Which action would the nurse take to analyze data gathered in a phenomenological research study to determine patients' ability to adapt to life after undergoing a mastectomy? Select all that apply

Use a multifacted explanation to report information Evaluate participant statements to determine commonalities Determine mutual experiences from patients with breast cancer

Which strategy would the nurse use to organize and present data in an ethnographic research article? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Use first-level descriptions Use maps and floorplans Use organizational charts

Which factor improves strength and consistency of the data in a mixed- methods research project?

Using qualitative and quantitative data

Which statement best describes the results of a qualitative research study?

What was discovered in interviews and observations

Which question is best answered by qualitative research? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

What worked for the intervention? What was challenging about the intervention? What are the chances of the participant recommending the intervention? Why did the participant feel the way they felt about the intervention?

Which research question would best be answered by a qualitative research method?

Why do some patients with diabetes choose not to join diabetic support groups?

Which type of question does qualitative research attempt to answer?

Why?