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1. Multiple Choice: A research nurse understands that evidenced-based practice in
nursing does which of the following?: A research nurse understands that evi...
Question A research nurse understands that evidenced-based practice in nursing does which of
Answer A.
Relies on tradition
B.
Consults recognized authorities
C.
Depends primarily on textbooks
D.
Is based on the latest research
Correct Feedback EBP prioritizes research findings, which are found primarily in primary sources, such a
than in secondary sources, such as textbooks. It is not dependent on tradition or autho
Incorrect Feedback EBP prioritizes research findings, which are found primarily in primary sources, such a
than in secondary sources, such as textbooks. It is not dependent on tradition or autho
2. Multiple Choice: A researcher wants to explore the process by which men make
decisions about treatment for prostate c: A researcher wants to explore the pro...
Question A researcher wants to explore the process by which men make decisions about treatm
cancer. The researcher's paradigm is most likely which of the following?
Answer A.
Positivism
B.
Determinism
C.
Empiricism
D.
Constructivism
Correct Feedback As this study involves gathering subjective, non-measurable data, the researcher's pa
, Either quantitative or qualitative (researcher preference)
D.
Insufficient information to determine
Correct Feedback Because this study would involve a measurable, numeric outcome—blood pressure—
likely be a quantitative study.
Incorrect Feedback Because this study would involve a measurable, numeric outcome—blood pressure—
likely be a quantitative study.
4. Multiple Choice: An especially important goal for the nursing profession is to do
which of the following?: An especially important goal for the ...
Question An especially important goal for the nursing profession is to do which of the following?
Answer A.
Conduct research to better understand the context of nursing practice
B.
Establish a solid base of evidence for practice through disciplined research
C.
Document the role nursing serves in society
D.
Establish research priorities
Correct Feedback Nurses are increasingly expected to understand and undertake research and to base
evidence from research. Evidence-based practice is the use of the best evidence in m
decisions and typically comes from research conducted by nurses and other health-ca
All of the other answers are possible goals for the nursing profession, but none is as im
establishing evidence for practice.
Incorrect Feedback Nurses are increasingly expected to understand and undertake research and to base
evidence from research. Evidence-based practice is the use of the best evidence in m
decisions and typically comes from research conducted by nurses and other health-ca
All of the other answers are possible goals for the nursing profession, but none is as im
establishing evidence for practice.
5. Multiple Choice: Constructivist qualitative research typically does which of the
following?: Constructivist qualitative research t...
Question Constructivist qualitative research typically does which of the following?
Answer A.
Involves deductive processes
B.
Attempts to control the research context to better understand the phenomenon bein
C.
Involves gathering narrative, subjective materials
D.
Focuses on numeric information
Correct Feedback In the constructivist paradigm, it is assumed that reality is not a fixed entity but is rathe
of human minds—and thus “truth” is a composite of multiple constructions of reality. In
paradigm, it is assumed that there is an objective reality and that natural phenomena a
orderly. Constructivist researchers emphasize understanding human experience as it i
the collection and analysis of subjective, narrative materials using flexible procedures;
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1. Multiple Choice: A research nurse understands that evidenced-based practice in
nursing does which of the following?: A research nurse understands that evi...
Question A research nurse understands that evidenced-based practice in nursing does which of
Answer A.
Relies on tradition
B.
Consults recognized authorities
C.
Depends primarily on textbooks
D.
Is based on the latest research
Correct Feedback EBP prioritizes research findings, which are found primarily in primary sources, such a
than in secondary sources, such as textbooks. It is not dependent on tradition or autho
Incorrect Feedback EBP prioritizes research findings, which are found primarily in primary sources, such a
than in secondary sources, such as textbooks. It is not dependent on tradition or autho
2. Multiple Choice: A researcher wants to explore the process by which men make
decisions about treatment for prostate c: A researcher wants to explore the pro...
Question A researcher wants to explore the process by which men make decisions about treatm
cancer. The researcher's paradigm is most likely which of the following?
Answer A.
Positivism
B.
Determinism
C.
Empiricism
D.
Constructivism
Correct Feedback As this study involves gathering subjective, non-measurable data, the researcher's pa
, Either quantitative or qualitative (researcher preference)
D.
Insufficient information to determine
Correct Feedback Because this study would involve a measurable, numeric outcome—blood pressure—
likely be a quantitative study.
Incorrect Feedback Because this study would involve a measurable, numeric outcome—blood pressure—
likely be a quantitative study.
4. Multiple Choice: An especially important goal for the nursing profession is to do
which of the following?: An especially important goal for the ...
Question An especially important goal for the nursing profession is to do which of the following?
Answer A.
Conduct research to better understand the context of nursing practice
B.
Establish a solid base of evidence for practice through disciplined research
C.
Document the role nursing serves in society
D.
Establish research priorities
Correct Feedback Nurses are increasingly expected to understand and undertake research and to base
evidence from research. Evidence-based practice is the use of the best evidence in m
decisions and typically comes from research conducted by nurses and other health-ca
All of the other answers are possible goals for the nursing profession, but none is as im
establishing evidence for practice.
Incorrect Feedback Nurses are increasingly expected to understand and undertake research and to base
evidence from research. Evidence-based practice is the use of the best evidence in m
decisions and typically comes from research conducted by nurses and other health-ca
All of the other answers are possible goals for the nursing profession, but none is as im
establishing evidence for practice.
5. Multiple Choice: Constructivist qualitative research typically does which of the
following?: Constructivist qualitative research t...
Question Constructivist qualitative research typically does which of the following?
Answer A.
Involves deductive processes
B.
Attempts to control the research context to better understand the phenomenon bein
C.
Involves gathering narrative, subjective materials
D.
Focuses on numeric information
Correct Feedback In the constructivist paradigm, it is assumed that reality is not a fixed entity but is rathe
of human minds—and thus “truth” is a composite of multiple constructions of reality. In
paradigm, it is assumed that there is an objective reality and that natural phenomena a
orderly. Constructivist researchers emphasize understanding human experience as it i
the collection and analysis of subjective, narrative materials using flexible procedures;
