NURS 3151 / NURS3151 Quiz Week 1

3151 Foundations on Nursing Research Quiz - Week 1 QUESTION 1 Understanding the research process is a necessary skill for nurses to incorporate evidence-based practice into patient care. True False 2.4 point ...

3151 Foundations on Nursing Research Quiz - Week 1 QUESTION 1 Understanding the research process is a necessary skill for nurses to incorporate evidence-based practice into patient care. True False 2.4 points QUESTION 2 Having a unique body of nursing knowledge is an expected outcome of nursing research. True False 2.4 points QUESTION 3 The best research evidence is the empirical knowledge generated from traditions and trial and error. True False 2.4 points QUESTION 4 Characteristics of qualitative research include objective, statistical analysis, cause and effect basis of nursing, and generalization. True False 2.4 points QUESTION 5 The evolution of nursing research dates back to Florence Nightingale. Her research priorities were focused on: a. diet and adequate nutrition for patients b. organization and administration of hospitals c. ventilation and cleanliness of wards d. All of these are correct 2.4 points QUESTION 6 Nursing research priorities in the 21st century include all but: a. Development of nursing diagnoses (NANDA) b. Health promotion and the Healthy People Initiative c. Reduction of risk to prevent harm to the patient d. Use of evidence-based practice to reduce health care costs 2.4 points QUESTION 7 Which of the following is an example of a well-written research problem? a. Education of individuals with diabetes using health coaches has not been studied. b. Diabetes is increasing in prevalance. Education is provided mainly in hospitals and provider offices. The use of health coaches and telehealth devices to improvement compliance with treatment plans has not been evaluated in rural communities. c. Diabetes is increasing across the nation. Methods to provide patient education to increase adherence to treatment regimens needs to be studied. d. The use of health coaches by third party payors is being implemented. The effectiveness needs to be studied to determine if health care costs decrease. 2.4 points QUESTION 8 Research problems can be identified by all but: a. clinical practice patient safety concerns b. discussions between researchers c. reading nursing journals d. television talk shows addressing health issues 2.4 points QUESTION 9 With the completion of baccalaureate education, the BSN nurse is prepared to: a. critique research articles b. designs research methods c. develop instruments for data collection d. select statistical programs to analyze data 2.4 points QUESTION 10 Which of the following is a type of quantitative research? a. Ethnographic research b. Historical research c. Quasi-experimental research d. Phenomenological research 2.4 points QUESTION 11 Which of the following is a type of qualitative research? a. Correlational research b. Experimental research c. Grounded theory d. Outcomes research 2.4 points QUESTION 12 The highest level of evidence used to support clinical decisions in nursing practice is: a. expert opinion of respected authorities b. single correlational study c. single experimental study d. systematic review 2.4 points QUESTION 13 The ___________ was established in 1989 to facilitate outcomes research. a. Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research (AHQR) b. Center for Disease Control c. National Clinical Practice Guidelines Commission d. National Institutes of Health Research 2.4 points QUESTION 14 clinical nurse researcher is analyzing twelve months of data following the implementation of a fall reduction program in a long term care facility. This type of research is a. correlational research b. experimental research c. historical research d. outcomes research 2.4 points QUESTION 15 A well-written research problem includes a description of all but a. a gap in knowledge b. a patient care issue that needs improvement c. the hypothesis to be tested d. the importance to patients, families and the health care system 2.4 points QUESTION 16 Research problems are developed from a. clinical practice issues b. literature reviews c. research priorities identified by funding agencies d. all of these are correct 2.4 points QUESTION 17 Which of the following is a research purpose? a. To determine the effect of biofeedback on blood pressure. b. What is the relationship between biofeedback and blood pressure? c. Weekly participation in biofeedback will decrease blood pressure over time. d. Does weekly participation in biofeedback decrease blood pressure over time? 2.4 points QUESTION 18 Which of the following is a research aim or objective? a. How does cardiac rehabilitation reduce the incidence of anxiety and sleep disturbances? b. The incidence of anxiety and sleep disturbances will be decreased by participation in twelve weeks of cardiac rehabilitation. c. Does participation in twelve weeks of cardiac rehabilitation reduce the incidence of anxiety and sleep disturbances? d. To understand the relationship between participation in twelve weeks of cardiac rehabilitation and the incidence of anxiety and sleep disturbances in elderly rural Kentucky males. 2.4 points QUESTION 19 Research questions in qualitative studies a. are more specific that those found in quantitative studies b. have a narrow focus with a limited number of variables to be studied c. have a broad focus and include complex concepts d. include the statistical analysis used to analyze the data 2.4 points QUESTION 20 A feasibility study is completed to determine if there are sufficient resources to conduct a study. True False 2.4 points QUESTION 21 What is the relationship between post-operative infection rate and sterile dressing changes following cholecystectomy is a research purpose. True False 2.4 points QUESTION 22 Quantitative research questions focus on the identification or description of the variables to be studied. True False 2.4 points QUESTION 23 Replication of research studies may be conducted to determine if the findings are similar to previous studies. True False 2.4 points QUESTION 24 Descriptive research is a type of qualitative research used to analyze events that have occurred in the past. True False 2.4 points QUESTION 25 Match the type of research with the example: - a. b. c. d. Researcher studies the life experiences of individuals undergoing amputation - a. b. c. d. Researcher studies the use of silicone tipped catheters on the incidence of UTI’s in ICU patients - a. b. c. d. Researcher studies the relationship between nurse fatigue and medication errors - a. b. c. d. Researcher studies the effects of implementing a staffing methodology on sick leave use over six months - a. b. c. d. Researcher studies the relationship between the use of sterile gloves during PICC line insertion on the development of sepsis over the previous four months - a. b. c. d. Researcher studies the experience of loneliness and the use of isolation while being treated for C. diff infections to develop a theory - a. b. c. d. Researcher measures the fall rate residents in long term care who receive daily Vitamin Dover 6 months - a. b. c. d. Researcher randomly assigns patients to the study or the control group to study the effects on arrhythmia development following myocardial infarction - a. b. c. d. Researcher studies the effect of weekly blood pressure screening at a senior center on medication compliance - a. b. c. d. Researcher randomly assigns patients to two groups. One group receives anti-anxiety medication and the other group receives weekly counseling a. Qualitative research b. Intervention research c. Quantitative research d. Outcomes research