Chapter 2: Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice
What type of research study would a hospital conduct to explore clients' and families' perceptions of receiving care?
Qualitative
Nursing research is linked most closely to:
nursing process.
A nursing student is describing abstract ideas with a group of peers. The student says that these ideas can be a group of objects with relationships. The nursing instructor knows that the student is describing which of the following?
Concepts
A nursing theory differs from a theoretical framework in which way?
Concepts and propositions are more specific and present or explain some phenomenon systematically
A nurse has formulated a clinical question and begun a search of the literature. What action should the nurse perform next?
Critically appraise the evidence sources that were identified.
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?
Experimental research
A team of nursing researchers are conducting a study in order to answer the question, "What is the lived experience of adults who are adapting to a hearing loss into their lives?" These nurses should utilize what type of research method?
Qualitative study
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?
scientific literature review
A group of nursing students are in a study group preparing for their fundamentals class. They are reviewing historical influences on the development of nursing research in the 1970s and 1980s. They correctly identify which of the following as historical events in this time period? Select all that apply.
-Research focused on clinical research, including clinical interventions. -Primary client care led to research investigating outcomes and quality of care. -The nursing process was studied. -Concerns of nursing education involved student-learning experiences and clinical evaluation.
A nurse is preparing to conduct a research study using the qualitative method. When conducting the research, which characteristics would be included? Select all that apply.
-The data collected would primarily be subjective. -The approach would be holistic.
What is the best explanation for the way evidence-based practice (EBP) has changed the way nursing care is delivered?
Nursing care now uses EBP as a means of ensuring quality care.
A nursing instructor would like to study the effect peer tutoring has on student success. What is the independent variable?
Peer tutoring
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?
Qualitative research
A nurse researcher is collecting nominal data. What type of research is being conducted?
Quantitative research
How are the first stages of the nursing process and nursing research linked?
The nurse assesses problems initially.
A male client 79 years of age who is postoperative Day 3 following hip replacement surgery has been approached by a nurse researcher and asked to participate in a research study. This study will test a new rehabilitation strategy. What aspect of the nursing research process addresses the client's understanding of the potential risks and benefits of this study?
going through the informed consent process with the client
The nurse is studying nursing models for a Baccalaureate course. Which action made by the nurse exemplifies proper application of the Adaptation model?
helping the client adjust to blood sugar testing each morning
A nurse admitting a client to the home health service is gathering information for the client's database. Within the database, the nurse gathers information on the client's health history, past surgeries, diet, exercise, psychosocial status, family and support persons, and spirituality. This information will assist in the development of the client's plan of care. This is considered a:
holistic database.
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 of the following will the "O" in the team's PICO question refer to?
preventing skin breakdown
Evidence-based care emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence and:
use of outcome studies to guide decisions.
