Giddens 48,49 Pearson 45

A nurse is discussing the research process with colleagues who have an interest in learning more about this process. How should the nurse describe a high-yield source?

A reputable source with valuable data

Nurses on the institution's research committee are discussing the difference between background questions and foreground questions within clinical research. Which nurse's statement is accurate?

Answers to background questions may be found in drug guides

The nurse is collecting data to determine how much of the unit's nursing practice is evidence based. Which action should the nurse implement as a first step to gather this data?

Compose a list of actions that each nurse completes daily in the clinical setting

Which of the following best describes terms related to research that attempts to determine an association between or among variables?

Correlational

The nurse describes the three components of evidence-based practice (EBP) that support what they do every day. The first component is the knowledge gained in practice and the second is the research evidence. Which item should the nurse identify as the third component?

Preferences of the patient

Which would be considered a main objective of the research related to healthy people 2020 as it relates to children?

Providing patient-centered care for special needs

To address a goal of improving the health of populations, a nurse is most likely to use informatics in which domain?

Public health/population informatics

The nurse is conducting a class about research methods to colleagues. The nurse asks, "What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?" Which participant response is the most appropriate?

Quantitative research uses precise measurement to collect data and analyze it statistically

1Which regulatory body should the nurse identify as defining the nursing scope of practice?

State board of nursing

The nurse is designing a presentation about EBP. Which example illustrates evidence derived from research?

Studies suggest that medical massage effectively reduces lower back pain

The nurse preceptor is reviewing with a new nurse how to compare the nursing process to the process of EBP. Which statement by the preceptor describes the differences in the processes?

The nursing process deals with the patient's holistic needs and EBP deals with a clinical question

1The nurse is discussing EBP with a colleague and explains that is it the manager's responsibility to direct them in EBP, but that has not happened. How should the colleague respond?

The use of EBP is the responsibility of each individual nurse

A 72-year-old bedridden patient has extensive contractures of the legs and is a resident of a local nursing home. Which statement by the nurse relates to a national goal for the care of older adults from the Healthy People 2020 report?

This patient may quickly develop pressure ulcers

The nurse is providing an in-service on evidence-based practice (EBP). When asked what barriers the nurses experience daily related to EBP, one nurse states that they are so busy and overloaded already. Which resource should the nurse suggest to counteract this barrier?

Utilize the internet to access practice guidelines

The nurse shares with the research committee that the process they have been researching has been given the yellow light. Which member statement describes a correct understanding of the outcome?

We need to continue our research

As part of a research project, the nurse is discussing with a group of peers about the coping process a women goes through following a mastectomy. Which statement demonstrates that one of the nurses understands methodologies used in nursing research?

We would set that up as a qualitative study

The nurse is developing a clinical question that explores the etiology of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which clinical question is the most appropriate?

What are the causes of ARDS

The nurse is designing a quantitative research study about the relationship between yoga and wellness. Which research question is the most appropriate for this study?

What is the relationship between engaging in yoga and the incidence of hypertension

1The nurse is teaching a colleague how to utilize the mnemonic PICOT for formulating questions that relate to evidence-based practice (EBP). Which question by the colleague would meet the desired outcome?

What would you like to achieve from that specific intervention

Which factor would help target health promotion in a patient though a genomic standpoint?

Family history

A nurse researcher is trying to determine what dose of medication is most therapeutic for patients with hypertension and cerebral vascular accidents (CVA). What type of research studies would be best for looking at quantitative measures?

- Correlation - Descriptive - Experimental

Which of the following relationships and difference would one find when comparing evidence-based practice (EBP) and research utilization? (SATA)

- EBP implies internal decision making on the nurse's part - EBP was a later historical development than was research utilization -EBP considers values before it mandates utilization -Research utilization is more like preforming a meta-analysis than is EBP

A student in the RN-BSN program is taking a research course and finds they are having difficulty. The instructor asks "what are the components of EBP"? how should the student reply?

-EBP relies on practice and research -Research utilization occurs after evaluation of all available evidence -EBP assists the nurse in the decision-making process

A pregnant woman presents to the clinic with concerns of natural birth being messy and that she would rather have a cesarean birth. Which response by the nurse is based on a national goal set by Healthy People 2020?

A cesarean birth is a procedure that poses additional risk to you

As the nurse working in the ICU you are asked to help develop a policy and procedure for weaning patients from the mechanical ventilator. What steps will you take to insure that the research you are reviewing is from a credible source? Identify the steps in the order in which they are performed??

C. frame the clinical question, B. find the evidence, D. assess the evidence, E. discern the evidence, A. make a clinical decision

Which are consequences for a staff nurse related to the use of health informatics?

Clinical decision support tools

Which of the following concepts would a nurse consider to have the strongest links to technology and informatics?

Clinical judgment leadership Safety Ethics

When discussing the purposes of nursing health care informatics with a nurse during orientation, a nurse educator would be concerned if the nurse orientee stated that which is a primary purpose of informatics?

Develop a data management system

The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient and is interested in EBP resources for both the mother and the infant after birth. Which source should the nurse consider?

Health people 2020

The nurse is reviewing the legalities that surround a research study the patient is considering. Which patient statement demonstrates understanding of the process of informed consent?

I can withdraw from the study at any time

The nurse manager is explaining evidence-based practice and how staff nurses should look at their daily work to ensure they include EBP. Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates understanding?

I should evaluate my daily actions and calculate which are based on EBP

The nurse on the research committee agreed to complete a literature review for evidence as part of the team's study. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates understanding of the first step in this process?

I will look for scientific elements in this journal article

A group of nurses is meeting as a part of a research committee and one of the points of discussion is that they have limited time to read and require articles. Which response by the chairman may be most helpful to this group doing a literature review?

I would suggest reading the abstract

The nurse is developing a research study to explore the emotional experiences of individuals whose children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which statement reflects the nurse's intent to protect the participants' autonomy when describing the research plan to the mentor?

I'll take steps to ensure that participants are in no way coerced into taking part in this study

The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with cerebral palsy about the concept of a medical home as a valuable resource. How has Healthy People 2020 supported this resource?

Increasing access

The specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice is known as which specialty?

Nursing informatics

The middle school teacher is researching topics in Healthy People 2020 to incorporate evidence-based resources in the school's health program. Which topic would be the most appropriate for the nurse to research?

Obesity prevention