Grove Chap 1 Nursing Research Questions with Answers
Nursing Research - correct answers A scientific process that validates and refines existing knowledge and
Generate New knowledge that directly and indirectly influences nursing practice. pg 3
Research - correct answers means to "search again" or examine carefully. It is a deligent, systematic
inquiry that validates and refines existing knowledge and develops new knowledge.
Evidence based practice (EBP) - correct answers EBP evolves from the integration of the Best Research
Evidence, with Clinical Evidence and Patient's needs/values; delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care.
Best research evidence - correct answers Best Research Evidence generated from the synthesis of quality
study findings to address a practice problem. I.e., Team of experts synthesize the best research evidence
to develop standardized guidelines for clinical practice, I.e., Develop EBP guideline for the problem of
HTN
Clinical expertise - correct answers Clinical experience, current knowledge or research literature and
educational preparation.
JNC7 - correct answersThe Seventh Report of The Joint National Committe on Prevention, Detection,
Evaluation and Tx of High Blood Pressure, is an example of the extensive research that is needed to
develop sound empirical knowledge for synthesis into best research evidence needed for practice or the
mgmt of HTN.
Description, research focused on - correct answersidentification and understanding of a nurisng
phenomena, and sometimes the relationship among them, Research focused on descriptions include, ID
the cluster of symptoms for a particular disease, determination of the incidence of disease (I.e., West
Nile virus in Texas).
Explanation, research focused on - correct answersClarifies the relationship among variables and
Identifies possible reasons why certain events occur. I.e., Nursing Characteristics and Staffing are
potential predictors of the incidence of MRSA infections and falls. Thus explanatory research can ID
relationships that can be the basis for future research focused on prediction and control.
Prediction - correct answersEstimates the probability of a specific outcome in a given situation. I.e.,
Prediction of behaviors that promote health and prevent illness
, Control - correct answersIf one can Predict the outcome of a situation, the next step is to control or
manipulate the situation to produce the descired outcome. Ie., Evidenced based guidelines for IM
injections helps control adequate administration of medication, minimal pt discomfort, and no physical
damage to the patient.
Purpose of Evidence Based Nursing Practice - correct answersDescription (ID nursing phenomena &
relationships), Prediction and Control.
Historical Development of Research in nursing based on - correct answersFlorence Nightingale, RN
Research 1900s-1970's, RN Research 1980's and 1990s, and RN research in the 21 Century.
Florence Nightingale - correct answersFirst nurse researcher 1859
Nursing Research in 1900s-1970 - correct answersAJN published in 1900, and case studies started to
appear, Doctoral program in nursing, improve quality of care
Case studies - correct answersin depth analysis and systematic description of one patient or group of
similar patients to promote understanding of health care interventions
Qualitative Research in the 1980s - correct answersSystematic & interactive. The focus on qualitative
research was holistic with the intent to discover meaning and gain insight and understanding relative to
nursing.
Outcomes research in 1980s-1990s - correct answersAgency for Healthcare Policy and Research (AHCPR)
Nursing research 21st century - correct answers1) conducting quality studies, 2) synthesizing the study
findings, 3) into Best Research Evidence, 4) to guide practice, pg. 14
Nursing 21 Century: Developed Research Utilization to facilitate EBP Model - correct answersEvidence
based practice (EBP)
Nursing Research - correct answers A scientific process that validates and refines existing knowledge and
Generate New knowledge that directly and indirectly influences nursing practice. pg 3
Research - correct answers means to "search again" or examine carefully. It is a deligent, systematic
inquiry that validates and refines existing knowledge and develops new knowledge.
Evidence based practice (EBP) - correct answers EBP evolves from the integration of the Best Research
Evidence, with Clinical Evidence and Patient's needs/values; delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care.
Best research evidence - correct answers Best Research Evidence generated from the synthesis of quality
study findings to address a practice problem. I.e., Team of experts synthesize the best research evidence
to develop standardized guidelines for clinical practice, I.e., Develop EBP guideline for the problem of
HTN
Clinical expertise - correct answers Clinical experience, current knowledge or research literature and
educational preparation.
JNC7 - correct answersThe Seventh Report of The Joint National Committe on Prevention, Detection,
Evaluation and Tx of High Blood Pressure, is an example of the extensive research that is needed to
develop sound empirical knowledge for synthesis into best research evidence needed for practice or the
mgmt of HTN.
Description, research focused on - correct answersidentification and understanding of a nurisng
phenomena, and sometimes the relationship among them, Research focused on descriptions include, ID
the cluster of symptoms for a particular disease, determination of the incidence of disease (I.e., West
Nile virus in Texas).
Explanation, research focused on - correct answersClarifies the relationship among variables and
Identifies possible reasons why certain events occur. I.e., Nursing Characteristics and Staffing are
potential predictors of the incidence of MRSA infections and falls. Thus explanatory research can ID
relationships that can be the basis for future research focused on prediction and control.
Prediction - correct answersEstimates the probability of a specific outcome in a given situation. I.e.,
Prediction of behaviors that promote health and prevent illness
, Control - correct answersIf one can Predict the outcome of a situation, the next step is to control or
manipulate the situation to produce the descired outcome. Ie., Evidenced based guidelines for IM
injections helps control adequate administration of medication, minimal pt discomfort, and no physical
damage to the patient.
Purpose of Evidence Based Nursing Practice - correct answersDescription (ID nursing phenomena &
relationships), Prediction and Control.
Historical Development of Research in nursing based on - correct answersFlorence Nightingale, RN
Research 1900s-1970's, RN Research 1980's and 1990s, and RN research in the 21 Century.
Florence Nightingale - correct answersFirst nurse researcher 1859
Nursing Research in 1900s-1970 - correct answersAJN published in 1900, and case studies started to
appear, Doctoral program in nursing, improve quality of care
Case studies - correct answersin depth analysis and systematic description of one patient or group of
similar patients to promote understanding of health care interventions
Qualitative Research in the 1980s - correct answersSystematic & interactive. The focus on qualitative
research was holistic with the intent to discover meaning and gain insight and understanding relative to
nursing.
Outcomes research in 1980s-1990s - correct answersAgency for Healthcare Policy and Research (AHCPR)
Nursing research 21st century - correct answers1) conducting quality studies, 2) synthesizing the study
findings, 3) into Best Research Evidence, 4) to guide practice, pg. 14
Nursing 21 Century: Developed Research Utilization to facilitate EBP Model - correct answersEvidence
based practice (EBP)
