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Reading, Understanding, and Applying Nursing Research
6th Edition by James A. Fain
, 1
Fain`6e,`Test`Bank,`Chapter`1 1-1
Chapter`1:`Introduction`to`Nursing`Research
Multiple`Choice
Identify`the`choice`that`best`completes`the`statement`or`answers`the`question.
1. Quantitative`research`uses`the`following`methods`of`data`collection`except:
1. Surveys
2. Questionnaires
3. Participant`observation
4. Psychosocial`instruments
2. Knowledge`is`information`acquired`in`a`variety`of`different`ways.`Methods`used`to`acquire`this`knowledge`are`
referred`to`as:
1. Scientific`integrity
2. Scientific`rigor
3. Triangulation
4. Ways`of`knowing
3. When`a`researcher`uses`a`qualitative`and`quantitative`approach`to`collecting`data,`this`is`referred`to`as:
1. Scientific`integrity
2. Scientific`rigor
3. Triangulation
4. Ways`of`knowing
4. A`type`of`research`method`emphasizing`the`meaning`of`an`experience`is`termed:
1. Qualitative
2. Quantitative
3. Scientific`integrity
4. Scientific`method
5. A`group`of`individuals`who`collaborate`on`a`research`project`from`beginning`to`dissemination`of`findings`are`
referred`to`as`a:
1. Research`consumer
2. Research`team
3. Principal`investigator
4. Consultant
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Fain`6e,`Test`Bank,`Chapter`1 1-2
6.` ` An`example`of`a`specialty`journal`is:
1. Nursing`Research
2. Research`in`Nursing`and`Health
3. Oncology`Nursing`Forum
4. Western`Journal`of`Nursing`Research
` 7. Research`that`is`done`to`examine`findings`of`another`researcher`using`the`same`variables`but`different`subjects
is`referred`to`as:
1.` ` Exploration
2.` ` Replication
3.` ` Empiricism
4.` ` Rigor
8.` ` Who`is`the`current`director`of`the`National`Institutes`of`Nursing`Research`(NINR)?
1. Dr.`Rebecca`Patton
2. Dr.`Julie`Gerberding
3. Dr.` Shannon`Zenk
4. Dr.`Elias`Zerhouni
` 9. Nursing`practice`that`relies`on`evidence`from`research`and`integrates`those`findings`into`clinical`thinking`and
decision`making`is`called:
1.` ` Nursing`science
2.` ` Evidence-based`practice
3.` ` Scientific`inquiry
4.` ` Scientific`method
` 10.` ` Which`guideline`for`authoring`a`paper`for`publication`is`incorrect?
1. Colleagues`should`be`consulted`when`parties`disagree`on`authorship`matters.
2. Avoid`duplicate`and`fragmented`publications.
3. Authors`should`provide`additional`information`as`requested`by`editors.
4. The`principle`investigator`takes`sole`responsibility`for`the`final`manuscript.
` 11.` ` Which`nursing`degree`program`has`a`focus`on`planning`and`launching`independent`programs`of`research?
1. Baccalaureate`degree`in`nursing
2. Master’s`degree`in`nursing
3. Practice-focused`doctoral`program
4. Research-focused`doctoral`program
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Fain`6e,`Test`Bank,`Chapter`1 1-3
` 12.` ` At`a`minimum,`the`nurse`as`research`consumer`is`expected`to:
1. Gather`data`through`direct`observation
2. Read`and`evaluate`research`projects
3. Author`research`papers`for`publication
4. Participate`in`the`design`and`production`of`a`study
` 13.` ` Striving`for`excellence`in`research`with`discipline,`adherence`to`detail,`and`strict`accuracy`is`called:
1. Rigor
2. Triangulation
3. Replication
4. Scientific`inquiry
` 14.` ` A`systematic`inquiry`designed`to`develop`knowledge`about`issues`important`to`nursing`is`called:
1. Scientific`method
2. Evidence-based`practice
3. Nursing`research
4. Nursing`science
` 15.` Which`characteristic`is`unique`to`the`scientific`method`and`not`associated`with`other`ways`of`learning`i
nformation?
1. Objectivity
2. Personal`bias
3. Subjectivity
4. Logical`reasoning
Copyright`©`2021`F.`A.`Davis`Company
Reading, Understanding, and Applying Nursing Research
6th Edition by James A. Fain
, 1
Fain`6e,`Test`Bank,`Chapter`1 1-1
Chapter`1:`Introduction`to`Nursing`Research
Multiple`Choice
Identify`the`choice`that`best`completes`the`statement`or`answers`the`question.
1. Quantitative`research`uses`the`following`methods`of`data`collection`except:
1. Surveys
2. Questionnaires
3. Participant`observation
4. Psychosocial`instruments
2. Knowledge`is`information`acquired`in`a`variety`of`different`ways.`Methods`used`to`acquire`this`knowledge`are`
referred`to`as:
1. Scientific`integrity
2. Scientific`rigor
3. Triangulation
4. Ways`of`knowing
3. When`a`researcher`uses`a`qualitative`and`quantitative`approach`to`collecting`data,`this`is`referred`to`as:
1. Scientific`integrity
2. Scientific`rigor
3. Triangulation
4. Ways`of`knowing
4. A`type`of`research`method`emphasizing`the`meaning`of`an`experience`is`termed:
1. Qualitative
2. Quantitative
3. Scientific`integrity
4. Scientific`method
5. A`group`of`individuals`who`collaborate`on`a`research`project`from`beginning`to`dissemination`of`findings`are`
referred`to`as`a:
1. Research`consumer
2. Research`team
3. Principal`investigator
4. Consultant
Copyright`©`2021`F.`A.`Davis`Company
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Fain`6e,`Test`Bank,`Chapter`1 1-2
6.` ` An`example`of`a`specialty`journal`is:
1. Nursing`Research
2. Research`in`Nursing`and`Health
3. Oncology`Nursing`Forum
4. Western`Journal`of`Nursing`Research
` 7. Research`that`is`done`to`examine`findings`of`another`researcher`using`the`same`variables`but`different`subjects
is`referred`to`as:
1.` ` Exploration
2.` ` Replication
3.` ` Empiricism
4.` ` Rigor
8.` ` Who`is`the`current`director`of`the`National`Institutes`of`Nursing`Research`(NINR)?
1. Dr.`Rebecca`Patton
2. Dr.`Julie`Gerberding
3. Dr.` Shannon`Zenk
4. Dr.`Elias`Zerhouni
` 9. Nursing`practice`that`relies`on`evidence`from`research`and`integrates`those`findings`into`clinical`thinking`and
decision`making`is`called:
1.` ` Nursing`science
2.` ` Evidence-based`practice
3.` ` Scientific`inquiry
4.` ` Scientific`method
` 10.` ` Which`guideline`for`authoring`a`paper`for`publication`is`incorrect?
1. Colleagues`should`be`consulted`when`parties`disagree`on`authorship`matters.
2. Avoid`duplicate`and`fragmented`publications.
3. Authors`should`provide`additional`information`as`requested`by`editors.
4. The`principle`investigator`takes`sole`responsibility`for`the`final`manuscript.
` 11.` ` Which`nursing`degree`program`has`a`focus`on`planning`and`launching`independent`programs`of`research?
1. Baccalaureate`degree`in`nursing
2. Master’s`degree`in`nursing
3. Practice-focused`doctoral`program
4. Research-focused`doctoral`program
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Fain`6e,`Test`Bank,`Chapter`1 1-3
` 12.` ` At`a`minimum,`the`nurse`as`research`consumer`is`expected`to:
1. Gather`data`through`direct`observation
2. Read`and`evaluate`research`projects
3. Author`research`papers`for`publication
4. Participate`in`the`design`and`production`of`a`study
` 13.` ` Striving`for`excellence`in`research`with`discipline,`adherence`to`detail,`and`strict`accuracy`is`called:
1. Rigor
2. Triangulation
3. Replication
4. Scientific`inquiry
` 14.` ` A`systematic`inquiry`designed`to`develop`knowledge`about`issues`important`to`nursing`is`called:
1. Scientific`method
2. Evidence-based`practice
3. Nursing`research
4. Nursing`science
` 15.` Which`characteristic`is`unique`to`the`scientific`method`and`not`associated`with`other`ways`of`learning`i
nformation?
1. Objectivity
2. Personal`bias
3. Subjectivity
4. Logical`reasoning
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