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CHAPTER 01: THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN NURSING
1. Before nursing research could be undertaken in a serious manner, one vital step needed to be taken.
Research became possible when:
a.
research chairs were endowed.
b.
universities offered baccalaureate nursing programs.
c.
a baccalaureate degree became the entry to practice.
d.
the Canadian Nurses Association developed a research mandate.
ANS: B
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A
This did not occur until the number of nurses with PhD degrees increased.
B
This provided an introduction to research within the BScN programs and led to further nursing
education at the MSN and PhD levels.
C
This did not occur until the twenty-first century.
D
This did not officially occur until the end of the twentieth century.
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2. How is nursing research significant to the profession of nursing?
a.
Responsibility is more specifically defined.
b.
Liability within the practice of nursing is decreased.
c.
A specialized body of knowledge is generated for use in the delivery of health care.
d.
The scope of nursing practice is expanded into areas formerly reserved for other disciplines.
ANS: C
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A
Research aids in documenting accountability of nurses, but professional guidelines regarding
responsibility already exist.
B
Liability is a legal concept. Research does not promote liability.
C
Theory-based nursing research provides a foundation for evidence- informed nursing care.
D
Nursing research expands the discipline of nursing as it pertains to nursing practice.
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3. Why are nursing practice-oriented scientific investigations valuable?
a.
They validate the effectiveness of particular nursing interventions.
b.
They encourage consumers to question the quality of health care.
c.
They limit the theory base for clinical decision making.
d.
They mandate health care reform.
ANS: A
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A
Practice-focused research supports the effectiveness of nursing interventions and reinforces quality of
nursing care.
B
On the contrary, they help reassure consumers about the quality of health care.
C
They support the development of the theory base for clinical decision making.
D
They reinforce the effectiveness of current nursing practice.
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CHAPTER 01: THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN NURSING
1. Before nursing research could be undertaken in a serious manner, one vital step needed to be taken.
Research became possible when:
a.
research chairs were endowed.
b.
universities offered baccalaureate nursing programs.
c.
a baccalaureate degree became the entry to practice.
d.
the Canadian Nurses Association developed a research mandate.
ANS: B
Feedback
A
This did not occur until the number of nurses with PhD degrees increased.
B
This provided an introduction to research within the BScN programs and led to further nursing
education at the MSN and PhD levels.
C
This did not occur until the twenty-first century.
D
This did not officially occur until the end of the twentieth century.
2/4/2026 Chapter 01 The Role of Research in Nursing.pdf Chapter 01 The Role of Research in Nursing
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CHAPTER 01: THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN NURSING
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Pages 12-13
2. How is nursing research significant to the profession of nursing?
a.
Responsibility is more specifically defined.
b.
Liability within the practice of nursing is decreased.
c.
A specialized body of knowledge is generated for use in the delivery of health care.
d.
The scope of nursing practice is expanded into areas formerly reserved for other disciplines.
ANS: C
Feedback
A
Research aids in documenting accountability of nurses, but professional guidelines regarding
responsibility already exist.
B
Liability is a legal concept. Research does not promote liability.
C
Theory-based nursing research provides a foundation for evidence- informed nursing care.
D
Nursing research expands the discipline of nursing as it pertains to nursing practice.
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CHAPTER 01: THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN NURSING
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 5
3. Why are nursing practice-oriented scientific investigations valuable?
a.
They validate the effectiveness of particular nursing interventions.
b.
They encourage consumers to question the quality of health care.
c.
They limit the theory base for clinical decision making.
d.
They mandate health care reform.
ANS: A
Feedback
A
Practice-focused research supports the effectiveness of nursing interventions and reinforces quality of
nursing care.
B
On the contrary, they help reassure consumers about the quality of health care.
C
They support the development of the theory base for clinical decision making.
D
They reinforce the effectiveness of current nursing practice.
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