NUR 3890 QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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The most reliable means of obtaining nursing knowledge is through
trial and error.
tradition.
scientific research.
authority. - ANSWER scientific research.
Applied research
often leads to basic research.
depends on the existence of healthy parti- cipants.
usually occurs in a laboratory.
is not usually based on an immediate
practical need. - ANSWER often leads to basic research.
The major reason for conducting nursing
research is to
promote evidence-based care for patients/
clients.
promote the growth of the nursing profes-
sion.
document the cost-effectiveness of nursing
care.
ensure accountability for nursing practice - ANSWER promote evidence-based care for
patients/clients.
,What statement explains how research is establishing the credibility of nursing as a
profession?
A. Nursing has traditionally borrowed knowl-
edge from the natural sciences.
B. Through research, nursing has been estab-
lishing a body of knowledge that is distinct
from other professions.
C. Nurses were included on the Gallup Poll as
professionals with an ethical standard.
D. The nursing profession exists to provide
service to society. - ANSWER B. Through research, nursing has been establishing a
body of knowledge that is distinct from other professions.
What type of research provides a statistical
analysis of the relationships among variables?
A. quantitative research studies
B. qualitative research studies
C. a tightly controlled study
D. a cost-effectiveness study - ANSWER A. quantitative research studies
Describe the usual setting for research during a qualitative study.
A. The setting is usually a remote place where
the participant responds to a survey.
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B. A small numbers of participants usually share their information in a natural setting.
C. Large numbers of participants respond to computer-based surveys from their homes.
D. A proctored and quiet test setting is used to
collect information. - ANSWER B. A small numbers of participants usually share their
, information in a natural setting.
What is a graduate of a practice-focused doc-
toral nursing program academically prepared to do? Choose all that apply.
Use advanced leadership knowledge.
Evaluate research.
Translate research into practice.
Begin an independent program of research.
Carry out research. - ANSWER Use advanced leadership knowledge.
Evaluate research.
Translate research into practice.
All nurses should be able to
identify researchable problems for nursing research studies.
explain the details of a medical research study to potential participants.
determine when most study findings are ready for use in nursing practice.
confidently critique the majority of published nursing research studies. - ANSWER
identify researchable problems for nursing research studies.
9. As nurses first began to receive advanced educational preparation and became
qualified to conduct research, many of their studies concerned
A. nursing education.
B. characteristics of nurses.
C. nursing administration.
D. nursing care - ANSWER A. nursing education.
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The most reliable means of obtaining nursing knowledge is through
trial and error.
tradition.
scientific research.
authority. - ANSWER scientific research.
Applied research
often leads to basic research.
depends on the existence of healthy parti- cipants.
usually occurs in a laboratory.
is not usually based on an immediate
practical need. - ANSWER often leads to basic research.
The major reason for conducting nursing
research is to
promote evidence-based care for patients/
clients.
promote the growth of the nursing profes-
sion.
document the cost-effectiveness of nursing
care.
ensure accountability for nursing practice - ANSWER promote evidence-based care for
patients/clients.
,What statement explains how research is establishing the credibility of nursing as a
profession?
A. Nursing has traditionally borrowed knowl-
edge from the natural sciences.
B. Through research, nursing has been estab-
lishing a body of knowledge that is distinct
from other professions.
C. Nurses were included on the Gallup Poll as
professionals with an ethical standard.
D. The nursing profession exists to provide
service to society. - ANSWER B. Through research, nursing has been establishing a
body of knowledge that is distinct from other professions.
What type of research provides a statistical
analysis of the relationships among variables?
A. quantitative research studies
B. qualitative research studies
C. a tightly controlled study
D. a cost-effectiveness study - ANSWER A. quantitative research studies
Describe the usual setting for research during a qualitative study.
A. The setting is usually a remote place where
the participant responds to a survey.
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B. A small numbers of participants usually share their information in a natural setting.
C. Large numbers of participants respond to computer-based surveys from their homes.
D. A proctored and quiet test setting is used to
collect information. - ANSWER B. A small numbers of participants usually share their
, information in a natural setting.
What is a graduate of a practice-focused doc-
toral nursing program academically prepared to do? Choose all that apply.
Use advanced leadership knowledge.
Evaluate research.
Translate research into practice.
Begin an independent program of research.
Carry out research. - ANSWER Use advanced leadership knowledge.
Evaluate research.
Translate research into practice.
All nurses should be able to
identify researchable problems for nursing research studies.
explain the details of a medical research study to potential participants.
determine when most study findings are ready for use in nursing practice.
confidently critique the majority of published nursing research studies. - ANSWER
identify researchable problems for nursing research studies.
9. As nurses first began to receive advanced educational preparation and became
qualified to conduct research, many of their studies concerned
A. nursing education.
B. characteristics of nurses.
C. nursing administration.
D. nursing care - ANSWER A. nursing education.
