NURS 311 WEEK 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Research - answer-
Nursing research - answer-A detailed systematic study of a problem in the field of
nursing, important bc it is essential for the continued development of the scientific
base of professional nursing practice such as clinical nursing, nursing education and
nursing administration practice
Systematic inquiry designed to develop trustworthy evidence about issues of
importance to nurses and clients, clinical nursing research is research used to guide
clinical nursing practice
Goals for conducting nursing research - answer-Promote evidence-informed practice
Ensure credibility of the nursing profession
Provide accountability for nursing practice
document cost effectiveness of nursing care
Research utilization - answer-Let research findings guide or underpin practice, EBP
encompasses RU
Use of findings from studies in a practical application that is unrelated to original
research-transferring new knowledge into real world applications, integrates
research findings with other contextual factors
- starting point in EBP is a clinical question, but this begins with research itself
Knowledge transfer - answer-Process of applying knowledge gained in one situation
to similar situations, use of metacognitive studies to make established knowledge
relevant in new situations
- access, ability to make available knowledge and when is this required,
-RU and EBP involve this
-Cognitive process (critical thinking and disretion) and inteprersonal process
(dissemination of knolwedge)
-elaborated by learner to develop ability of access
Critical thinking - answer-Prerequisite for EBP-regardless for nature of evidence,
source of evidence, settings for application
cognitive and intellectual resources
Information literacy - answer-when and why you need information, where to find it
and how to use it
Formulate searchable questions-problematic dt people lack clinical experience and
critical reflection
, Perform systematic searches in bibliographic databases and other relevant sources-
separating relevant and irrelevant information- learn to how to judge strength of
evidence, single studies and reviews, evaluate and develop clinical guidelines
Critically assess research and summarize results- dissemination of research
findings-develop clinical practice- give students experience with rU in clinical practice
Transfer research findings into nursing practice-translated into guidelines, evaluate
the outcomes
Sources of knowledge for nursing practice - answer-Tradition or rituals/authority:
based on unit culture, tradition, customs, reliance on authorities-can be wrong as
knowledge is based personally but rarely challenged
Trial and error: involves trying different alternatives over time until a s solution to a
problem is found, can be practical, but method tends to be disorganized, solutions
are idiosyncratic, can be hit or miss, errors can be costly, time consuming
Experience: personal bias, too narrow to be generally useful
Assembled information: information that has been assembled for various purposes,
quality imporvement and risk data, but sometimes provide no mechanism for guide
improvements
Disciplined research: best method of acquiring reliable knowledge, base clinical
practice on research findings- may not be available or evidence directly applicable to
patients
Purposes in nursing research - answer-Answer questions and solve problems
Define, develop, refine our specific body of knowledge
Guide nursing practice to improve care and quality for our patients
Essential for continued improvement of EBP and RU
Effective and social relevance, money*
Basic vs applied research vs quantitative research - answer-Basic: discovering
general principles of human behaviour and biophysiologic processes
Applied: examine how these principles can be used to solve problems in nursing
practice
Quantitative: describe phenomena, cause-probing
Nursing research roles: consumers vs participants - answer-Consumers of research-
generates research questions
Participants of research
protector of research participants
Producer of research
Consumers: nurses who read research reports to keep up to date findings that affect
their practice-EBP depends on how well informed nursing research consumers are
Producers: actively design and undertake studies
AND ANSWERS
Research - answer-
Nursing research - answer-A detailed systematic study of a problem in the field of
nursing, important bc it is essential for the continued development of the scientific
base of professional nursing practice such as clinical nursing, nursing education and
nursing administration practice
Systematic inquiry designed to develop trustworthy evidence about issues of
importance to nurses and clients, clinical nursing research is research used to guide
clinical nursing practice
Goals for conducting nursing research - answer-Promote evidence-informed practice
Ensure credibility of the nursing profession
Provide accountability for nursing practice
document cost effectiveness of nursing care
Research utilization - answer-Let research findings guide or underpin practice, EBP
encompasses RU
Use of findings from studies in a practical application that is unrelated to original
research-transferring new knowledge into real world applications, integrates
research findings with other contextual factors
- starting point in EBP is a clinical question, but this begins with research itself
Knowledge transfer - answer-Process of applying knowledge gained in one situation
to similar situations, use of metacognitive studies to make established knowledge
relevant in new situations
- access, ability to make available knowledge and when is this required,
-RU and EBP involve this
-Cognitive process (critical thinking and disretion) and inteprersonal process
(dissemination of knolwedge)
-elaborated by learner to develop ability of access
Critical thinking - answer-Prerequisite for EBP-regardless for nature of evidence,
source of evidence, settings for application
cognitive and intellectual resources
Information literacy - answer-when and why you need information, where to find it
and how to use it
Formulate searchable questions-problematic dt people lack clinical experience and
critical reflection
, Perform systematic searches in bibliographic databases and other relevant sources-
separating relevant and irrelevant information- learn to how to judge strength of
evidence, single studies and reviews, evaluate and develop clinical guidelines
Critically assess research and summarize results- dissemination of research
findings-develop clinical practice- give students experience with rU in clinical practice
Transfer research findings into nursing practice-translated into guidelines, evaluate
the outcomes
Sources of knowledge for nursing practice - answer-Tradition or rituals/authority:
based on unit culture, tradition, customs, reliance on authorities-can be wrong as
knowledge is based personally but rarely challenged
Trial and error: involves trying different alternatives over time until a s solution to a
problem is found, can be practical, but method tends to be disorganized, solutions
are idiosyncratic, can be hit or miss, errors can be costly, time consuming
Experience: personal bias, too narrow to be generally useful
Assembled information: information that has been assembled for various purposes,
quality imporvement and risk data, but sometimes provide no mechanism for guide
improvements
Disciplined research: best method of acquiring reliable knowledge, base clinical
practice on research findings- may not be available or evidence directly applicable to
patients
Purposes in nursing research - answer-Answer questions and solve problems
Define, develop, refine our specific body of knowledge
Guide nursing practice to improve care and quality for our patients
Essential for continued improvement of EBP and RU
Effective and social relevance, money*
Basic vs applied research vs quantitative research - answer-Basic: discovering
general principles of human behaviour and biophysiologic processes
Applied: examine how these principles can be used to solve problems in nursing
practice
Quantitative: describe phenomena, cause-probing
Nursing research roles: consumers vs participants - answer-Consumers of research-
generates research questions
Participants of research
protector of research participants
Producer of research
Consumers: nurses who read research reports to keep up to date findings that affect
their practice-EBP depends on how well informed nursing research consumers are
Producers: actively design and undertake studies
