Nursing 362 Quiz 3 and 4 `

Which of the following can be used to identify researchable problem? Select all that apply

Current nursing theories; Personal clinical experiences; National initiatives

Which of the following journals are considered scholarly journals? Select all that apply.

Nursing Research Journal of Nursing Scholarship

The nurse researcher is quoting a physician who provided statistical data which will be added to a research study, the nurse would consider the physician to be what type of resource?

Primary Resource

Put the following points of the scientific literature cycle in order.

*Idea for research identified. *Paper accepted for publication in a scholarly journal. *Article cited in indexes in databases. *Findings included in magazine article. *Finding cited in a textbook.

Which of the following stages of the nursing process is similar to that of the research process in determining the focus of the research and the research aim?

Assessment

How can plagiarism be avoided? Select all that apply.

By using quotations with proper citations; By paraphrasing the work of others; By erring on the side of caution

The healthcare provider searches the Internet for research reports to address a clinical question. Which information source should most likely provide primary research reports?

CINAHL

Which of the following is an example of a meta-analysis?

Combine the results of 15 studies on patient acuity to help determine best practice in assessment of patient acuity

True or false? All libraries use the same system for organizing their collections.

False

True or false? There are no difference between research questions and EBP questions

False

The nurse understands which of the following demonstrate the importance of gaining an understanding of previous research on a specific topic? (Select All That Apply)

Identifying existing research helps nurses understand current knowledge about the topic; Reading existing research helps to identify gaps about what is known

What is a review that synthesizes only published articles to answer questions about phenomena of interest?

Integrative review

The nurse researcher understands that a mediator is an intervening variable with what specific purpose?

Mediators account for how or why two variables are strongly associated

In an article, a nurse reads the following statement: This study aims to examine the effect of guided imagery on postoperative pain in adults. This statement is an example of a:

Purpose statement

Which of the following are primary sources? Select all that apply

Research article; dissertation

The nurse is planning to evaluate care provided to a patient. Which step should the nurse take to learn if the best possible care is being provided?

Review the literature

True or False? The study hypothesis is best defined as: formal statements regarding the expected or predicted relationship between two or more variables in a specific population.

True

True or false? Knowing key terms used in an index can facilitate effective searchers

True

True or false? Tables of content and indexes can be useful to narrow searches for evidence.

True

True or false? The PICOT model is useful when considering EBP questions.

True

True or false? The standard of care or alternate interventions can be used as comparisons of interest in the PICOT model.

True

Hypothesis: Scores on the Beck Depression Inventory will be lower in women who take yoga classes than in women who do not. What is the independent variable?

Type of participation in yoga

Selecting key terms can be critical in a successful literature search, a good way to identify key terms is to:

Use PICOT

The nurse working in a radiation oncology department wants to reduce the incidence of skin breakdown in patients who receive beam radiation. Which question should the nurse use to guide a literature search about this topic?

What nursing interventions minimize the occurrence of skin breakdown in patients receiving beam radiation?

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) working on the pediatric floor is interested in improving patient outcomes for children with asthma. Which clinical question would best guide the nurse's next steps?

What patient education materials are available to address effective management of asthma in pediatric patients?