3151 Foundations on Nursing Research
Quiz - Week 1
QUES TION 1
Understanding the research process is a necessary skill for nurses to incorporate evidence-based practice
into patient care.
True
False
2.4 points
QUES TION 2
Having a unique body of nursing knowledge is an expected outcome of nursing research. True
False
2.4 points
QUES TION 3
The best research evidence is the empirical knowledge generated from traditions and trial and error. True
False
2.4 points
QUES TION 4
Characteristics of qualitative research include objective, statistical analysis, cause and effect basis of nursing, and gener
True False
2.4 points
QUES TION 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
QUES TION 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
.
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, QUES TION 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
QUES TION 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
QUES TION 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
QUES TION 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
QUES TION 11
Which of the following is a type of qualitative research?
a. Correlational research
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b Experimental
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Quiz - Week 1
QUES TION 1
Understanding the research process is a necessary skill for nurses to incorporate evidence-based practice
into patient care.
True
False
2.4 points
QUES TION 2
Having a unique body of nursing knowledge is an expected outcome of nursing research. True
False
2.4 points
QUES TION 3
The best research evidence is the empirical knowledge generated from traditions and trial and error. True
False
2.4 points
QUES TION 4
Characteristics of qualitative research include objective, statistical analysis, cause and effect basis of nursing, and gener
True False
2.4 points
QUES TION 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
QUES TION 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
.
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, QUES TION 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
QUES TION 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
QUES TION 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
QUES TION 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
QUES TION 11
Which of the following is a type of qualitative research?
a. Correlational research
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b Experimental
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