NURS 3312 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Evidence-Base Practice - ANSWER this occurs when the nurse can integrate best
current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for
delivery of optimal health care.
-Cultivate a spirit of inquiry
-Ask clinical questions
-search for the best evidence
-critically appraise the evidence
-integrate the evidence with clinical expertise and client/family preferences and values
-implement and evaluate the outcomes of the intervention - ANSWER What are the 6
steps in the Evidence Base Practice model?
research - ANSWER this entails using formal and systematic processes to address
problems and answer questions.
1. Research is often done in a controlled setting
2. research evidence suggests that their is one best solution to a problem
3. research may ignore the significance of life events to the individual
4. not all published research is flawless
5. Evidence Based Practice should promote cost-effective care, but isn't always
included. - ANSWER What are the 5 reasons why some people consider Evidence Based
Practice a theory?
qualitative and quantitative - ANSWER what are the 2 approaches of research in
nursing?
,qualitative - ANSWER this research method uses thoughts, feelings, emotions and
environment to study.
quantitative - ANSWER this research method uses statistics, numbers, values and
measurements to study.
naturalism - ANSWER the idea that maintains that reality is relative or contextual and
constructed by individuals who are experiencing a phenomenon.
research process - ANSWER the process where decisions are made that result in
detailed plan or proposal for study and implementation of a plan.
P-patient, population, problem of interest
I- Intervention or therapy to consider
C- Comparison of interventions, such as no treatment
O- outcome of the intervention - ANSWER Describe the PICO system
logistics or mechanics - ANSWER methodology determines:
experimental or non-experimental factors - ANSWER research design determines:
sample - ANSWER this is the targeted population.
pilot study - ANSWER this is the "practice round" of the study. Used to improve the real
study.
public - ANSWER research findings must be made ____.
CINAHL - ANSWER what is the most comprehensive database for nursing research?
, critique - ANSWER this involves reading and evaluating articles and allows nurses to
determine whether findings are sufficient quality.
content analysis - ANSWER when the research uses a qualitative approach, data
analysis involves searching for themes and patterns, this is known as:
scientific validation - ANSWER scrutinizing how a study was conceptualized, designed,
and conducted in order to make a judgement about the overall quality of its findings.
comparative analysis - ANSWER this involves assessing study findings for their
implementation potential
cost-benefit analysis - ANSWER this involves the consideration of the potential risks and
benefits of both implementing a change based of a study's findings and not
implementing a change.
research - ANSWER a nurse needs to be able to function within a ____ team.
-protection of human rights
-ethical standards of beneficence, respect for human dignity
-fair treatment upheld - ANSWER What are the 3 main ethical considerations?
Right not to be harmed
Right to full disclosure
Right to self-determination
Right to Privacy - ANSWER What are the patient rights in terms of data collection and
research
confidentiality - ANSWER this means that any information a participant relates will not
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Evidence-Base Practice - ANSWER this occurs when the nurse can integrate best
current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for
delivery of optimal health care.
-Cultivate a spirit of inquiry
-Ask clinical questions
-search for the best evidence
-critically appraise the evidence
-integrate the evidence with clinical expertise and client/family preferences and values
-implement and evaluate the outcomes of the intervention - ANSWER What are the 6
steps in the Evidence Base Practice model?
research - ANSWER this entails using formal and systematic processes to address
problems and answer questions.
1. Research is often done in a controlled setting
2. research evidence suggests that their is one best solution to a problem
3. research may ignore the significance of life events to the individual
4. not all published research is flawless
5. Evidence Based Practice should promote cost-effective care, but isn't always
included. - ANSWER What are the 5 reasons why some people consider Evidence Based
Practice a theory?
qualitative and quantitative - ANSWER what are the 2 approaches of research in
nursing?
,qualitative - ANSWER this research method uses thoughts, feelings, emotions and
environment to study.
quantitative - ANSWER this research method uses statistics, numbers, values and
measurements to study.
naturalism - ANSWER the idea that maintains that reality is relative or contextual and
constructed by individuals who are experiencing a phenomenon.
research process - ANSWER the process where decisions are made that result in
detailed plan or proposal for study and implementation of a plan.
P-patient, population, problem of interest
I- Intervention or therapy to consider
C- Comparison of interventions, such as no treatment
O- outcome of the intervention - ANSWER Describe the PICO system
logistics or mechanics - ANSWER methodology determines:
experimental or non-experimental factors - ANSWER research design determines:
sample - ANSWER this is the targeted population.
pilot study - ANSWER this is the "practice round" of the study. Used to improve the real
study.
public - ANSWER research findings must be made ____.
CINAHL - ANSWER what is the most comprehensive database for nursing research?
, critique - ANSWER this involves reading and evaluating articles and allows nurses to
determine whether findings are sufficient quality.
content analysis - ANSWER when the research uses a qualitative approach, data
analysis involves searching for themes and patterns, this is known as:
scientific validation - ANSWER scrutinizing how a study was conceptualized, designed,
and conducted in order to make a judgement about the overall quality of its findings.
comparative analysis - ANSWER this involves assessing study findings for their
implementation potential
cost-benefit analysis - ANSWER this involves the consideration of the potential risks and
benefits of both implementing a change based of a study's findings and not
implementing a change.
research - ANSWER a nurse needs to be able to function within a ____ team.
-protection of human rights
-ethical standards of beneficence, respect for human dignity
-fair treatment upheld - ANSWER What are the 3 main ethical considerations?
Right not to be harmed
Right to full disclosure
Right to self-determination
Right to Privacy - ANSWER What are the patient rights in terms of data collection and
research
confidentiality - ANSWER this means that any information a participant relates will not
