NURS 231: Nursing Research And
Collaborative Practice Questions And
Answer
What is a major advantage of using a questionnaire?
a. Higher response rates
b. Diversity of audience is not a problem.
c. Lower cost
d. Questions can be clarified if needed. - CORRECT ANSWER- lower cost
purposes of statistical analysis in quant research - CORRECT ANSWER- -describes
the data
-tests hypothesis
-provides evidence regarding measurement properties of quant variables
Nomial Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER- lowest level of measurement,
involves using numbers simply to categorize variable or events
ordinal measurement - CORRECT ANSWER- reveals a rank of variables, higher the
rank the more attributable it is
interval measurment - CORRECT ANSWER- when variables are ranked on a scale
and averages can be calculated
ratio measurement - CORRECT ANSWER- highest level of measurement that uses
numbers to designate ordering, variables are ranked on scales
descriptive stats - CORRECT ANSWER- -used to synthesize and describe the
characteristics of data
inferential stats - CORRECT ANSWER- used to interpret data and draw conclusions
what is nursing research - CORRECT ANSWER- a scientific process that validates
and refines existing knowledge and generates new knowledge that directly and
indirectly influences nursing practice.
how are nurses involved? - CORRECT ANSWER- -come up with ideas for clinical
inquiry
-collect research data
-search for evidence to inform clinical practice
,Who is Mary Seacole? - CORRECT ANSWER- she was exposed at a very young
age to both western medicine from her father and african traditional medicine practices,
she overcame prejudices to provide health care
the research process - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. new idea or question
2. burning question
3. what is the perspective or world view
4. literature review
5. research approach and research methods
6. research ethics processes
7. knowledge mobilization (disseminate the knowledge to people)
edith montour - CORRECT ANSWER- she was the first indigenous nurse and she
advocated for indigenous people and their health
historical milestones in nursing research - CORRECT ANSWER- hospital based
learning
moved into university degrees
nursing canadian journals and research began
as more and more funding became available more research is being done
Purpose of research - CORRECT ANSWER- advance knowledge, increase
understanding, educate others, inform practice
Quantitative Research - CORRECT ANSWER- the investigation of theory or
phenomena using precise measurement with controlled design
Qualitative Research - CORRECT ANSWER- seeks to understand or justify by
exploring on human intentions, motivations, perceptions and behaviors
evidence-based practice - CORRECT ANSWER- clinical decision making that
integrates the best available research to inform clinical expertise and patient
characteristics and preferences while understanding the local circumstances and
pertaining to them
evidence based practice aims to: - CORRECT ANSWER- -provide quality, cost
effective care ensuring the client meets their est outcomes and using new practices
rather than saying "im doing it this way because this is how it has alway been done"
Steps of EBP - CORRECT ANSWER- cultivate a spirit of inquiry.
1. ask the burning clinical question in PICOT (patient, intervention, comparison,
outcome, and time frame) format.
2. search for an collect the most relevant best evidence.
3. critically appraise the evidence.
4. integrate the best evidence with one's clinical expertise and patient preferences and
values in making a practice decision or change.
, 5. evaluate outcomes of the practice design or change based on evidence.
6. disseminate the outcomes of the EBP decision or change.
step 1: How do we arrive at a burning question? - CORRECT ANSWER- problem
focused triggers vs knowledge focused triggers
problem focused trigger - CORRECT ANSWER- identification of clinical problem,
wanting to improve quality of care in a particular area, risk surveillance and for financial
data
knowledge focused trigger - CORRECT ANSWER- new research or other literature
leads to burning question or a change in standards or guidelines may cause one to ask
a new question that needs researches help to solve
Foreground questions - CORRECT ANSWER- questions focusing on specific
knowledge to inform clinical decisions or actions (answerable from scientific evidence)
Background questions - CORRECT ANSWER- Questions focusing on basic or
general knowledge about a condition and/or disorder, these questions could be
answered by searching the web or reading a textbook
PICOT questions - CORRECT ANSWER- P- population, characteristics of the group
I- intervention, the influence or exposure, such as a therapy used
C- comparison, does this intervention work better than this one for a particular outcome
O- outcome , what outcome or consequence interests us
T- time
S- setting
intervention PICO questions - CORRECT ANSWER- question about clinical issues
and illness
prognosis PICO questions - CORRECT ANSWER- question about progression of
disease
etiology PICO question - CORRECT ANSWER- question about origin of disease
description PICO questions - CORRECT ANSWER- questions about prevalence
and incidence
diagnosis/assessment PICO questions - CORRECT ANSWER- question about the
process of identifying the cause of disease or injury
meaning PICO questions - CORRECT ANSWER- questions on how one
experiences a situation or why it must be approached with different practice
Collaborative Practice Questions And
Answer
What is a major advantage of using a questionnaire?
a. Higher response rates
b. Diversity of audience is not a problem.
c. Lower cost
d. Questions can be clarified if needed. - CORRECT ANSWER- lower cost
purposes of statistical analysis in quant research - CORRECT ANSWER- -describes
the data
-tests hypothesis
-provides evidence regarding measurement properties of quant variables
Nomial Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER- lowest level of measurement,
involves using numbers simply to categorize variable or events
ordinal measurement - CORRECT ANSWER- reveals a rank of variables, higher the
rank the more attributable it is
interval measurment - CORRECT ANSWER- when variables are ranked on a scale
and averages can be calculated
ratio measurement - CORRECT ANSWER- highest level of measurement that uses
numbers to designate ordering, variables are ranked on scales
descriptive stats - CORRECT ANSWER- -used to synthesize and describe the
characteristics of data
inferential stats - CORRECT ANSWER- used to interpret data and draw conclusions
what is nursing research - CORRECT ANSWER- a scientific process that validates
and refines existing knowledge and generates new knowledge that directly and
indirectly influences nursing practice.
how are nurses involved? - CORRECT ANSWER- -come up with ideas for clinical
inquiry
-collect research data
-search for evidence to inform clinical practice
,Who is Mary Seacole? - CORRECT ANSWER- she was exposed at a very young
age to both western medicine from her father and african traditional medicine practices,
she overcame prejudices to provide health care
the research process - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. new idea or question
2. burning question
3. what is the perspective or world view
4. literature review
5. research approach and research methods
6. research ethics processes
7. knowledge mobilization (disseminate the knowledge to people)
edith montour - CORRECT ANSWER- she was the first indigenous nurse and she
advocated for indigenous people and their health
historical milestones in nursing research - CORRECT ANSWER- hospital based
learning
moved into university degrees
nursing canadian journals and research began
as more and more funding became available more research is being done
Purpose of research - CORRECT ANSWER- advance knowledge, increase
understanding, educate others, inform practice
Quantitative Research - CORRECT ANSWER- the investigation of theory or
phenomena using precise measurement with controlled design
Qualitative Research - CORRECT ANSWER- seeks to understand or justify by
exploring on human intentions, motivations, perceptions and behaviors
evidence-based practice - CORRECT ANSWER- clinical decision making that
integrates the best available research to inform clinical expertise and patient
characteristics and preferences while understanding the local circumstances and
pertaining to them
evidence based practice aims to: - CORRECT ANSWER- -provide quality, cost
effective care ensuring the client meets their est outcomes and using new practices
rather than saying "im doing it this way because this is how it has alway been done"
Steps of EBP - CORRECT ANSWER- cultivate a spirit of inquiry.
1. ask the burning clinical question in PICOT (patient, intervention, comparison,
outcome, and time frame) format.
2. search for an collect the most relevant best evidence.
3. critically appraise the evidence.
4. integrate the best evidence with one's clinical expertise and patient preferences and
values in making a practice decision or change.
, 5. evaluate outcomes of the practice design or change based on evidence.
6. disseminate the outcomes of the EBP decision or change.
step 1: How do we arrive at a burning question? - CORRECT ANSWER- problem
focused triggers vs knowledge focused triggers
problem focused trigger - CORRECT ANSWER- identification of clinical problem,
wanting to improve quality of care in a particular area, risk surveillance and for financial
data
knowledge focused trigger - CORRECT ANSWER- new research or other literature
leads to burning question or a change in standards or guidelines may cause one to ask
a new question that needs researches help to solve
Foreground questions - CORRECT ANSWER- questions focusing on specific
knowledge to inform clinical decisions or actions (answerable from scientific evidence)
Background questions - CORRECT ANSWER- Questions focusing on basic or
general knowledge about a condition and/or disorder, these questions could be
answered by searching the web or reading a textbook
PICOT questions - CORRECT ANSWER- P- population, characteristics of the group
I- intervention, the influence or exposure, such as a therapy used
C- comparison, does this intervention work better than this one for a particular outcome
O- outcome , what outcome or consequence interests us
T- time
S- setting
intervention PICO questions - CORRECT ANSWER- question about clinical issues
and illness
prognosis PICO questions - CORRECT ANSWER- question about progression of
disease
etiology PICO question - CORRECT ANSWER- question about origin of disease
description PICO questions - CORRECT ANSWER- questions about prevalence
and incidence
diagnosis/assessment PICO questions - CORRECT ANSWER- question about the
process of identifying the cause of disease or injury
meaning PICO questions - CORRECT ANSWER- questions on how one
experiences a situation or why it must be approached with different practice
