Chapter 01: Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement
Processes
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Nursing research is significant to the profession of nursing because it promotes what?
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a. More specifically defined nursing practice responsibilities
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b. Decreased liability within the practice of nursing
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c. Generation of a specialized body of nursing knowledge for use in nursing practice
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d. Expansion of the scope of nursing practice into areas formerly reserved
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for\ other\ disciplines
ANS:\ C
Feedback
A Research aids in documenting accountability of nurses, but professional
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
guidelines\ already\ exist\ regarding\ responsibility.\ Each\ state\ has\ a\ Nurse\
Practice\ Act\ with\ rules\ and\ regulations\ that\ define\ scope\ of\ practice.
B Liability is a legal concept related to a nurse’s legal scope of practice and professional
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
standards\ of\ practice.\ Research\ does \ not\ change\ a\ nurse’s \ liability.
C Nursing research generates a specialized scientific knowledge base that
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
empowers\ the\ nursing\ profession\ to\ anticipate\ and\ meet\ constantly\ shifting\
challenges\ of\ health\ care\ delivery\ to\ multiple\ populations.\ It\ provides\ a\
foundation\ for\ evidence-based\ nursing\ care\ and\ quality\ improvement\ activities.
D Although research can document nursing accountability, each state’s Nurse
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Practice\ Act\ defines\ the\ scope\ of\ nursing\ practice\ for\ that\ state.
DIF: Cognitive\ Level:\ Understanding\ (Comprehension) REF:\ Page\ 6
2. Which aspect of the scientific investigation of nursing practice is also a
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fundamental\ concept\ of\ American\ Nurses\ Association\ (ANA)’s\ Code\ for\ Nurses?
a. Professional accountability \
b. Standards of care \ \
c. Legal scope of practice
\ \ \
d. Advanced practice nursing activities
\ \ \
ANS:\ A
, Feedback
A Scientific investigation promotes accountability, a hallmark of the nursing
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
profession \ and\ a\ fundamental\ concept\ of\ the\ ANA’s \ Code\ for\ Nurses.
B Standards of care are defined by ANA, as well as specialty nursing
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
organizations.\ The\ Code\ for\ Nurses\ states\ that\ nurses\ should\ conform\
to\ standards,\ but\ standards\ per\ se\ are\ not\ part\ of\ the\ Code.
C Legal scope of practice is defined by each state’s Nurse Practice Act and
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elaborated\ in\ its\ rules\ and\ regulations.
D The\ ANA\ Code\ applies\ to\ nursing\ practice\ in \ general,\ not\ advanced\ practice.
DIF: Cognitive\ Level:\ Remembering\ (Knowledge) REF:\ Page\ 6
3. Nurses who do not conduct research need to understand the nursing research process
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for\ which\ of\ these\ reasons?
a. To identify potential subjects for clinical research studies
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b. To assist as accurate data collectors in clinical research studies
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c. To teach patients and their families about the usefulness of consenting
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to\ participate\ in\ research
d. To be able to evaluate nursing research reports for relevance to their own
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clinical\ practice
ANS:\ D
\ Feedback
A Subject identification is determined by the nurse researcher.
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B Data collectors need to understand their role in the study; they do not need to
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
understand\ the\ entire\ research\ process.
C Subject recruitment is the responsibility of the nurse researcher.
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D Nurses need to understand the research process in order to critically read
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research\ reports\ and\ determine\ if\ nursing\ practice\ should\ incorporate\ the\
research\ findings\ as\ valid\ evidence.
DIF: Cognitive\ Level:\ Understanding\ (Comprehension) REF:\ Page\ 7
4. Which of these actions demonstrates the role of a knowledgeable consumer of
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
nursing\ research?
a. Designing a nursing research study \ \ \ \
b. Analyzing data to determine a study’s outcomes \ \ \ \ \ \
c. Evaluating the credibility of research findings \ \ \ \ \
, d. Implementing an intervention found to be effective in one clinical case study
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ANS:\ C
\ Feedback
A A consumer uses and applies research to practice but is not responsible for
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
designing\ a\ study.
B A consumer does not conduct data analysis of a study; the study’s primary
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
investigator\ analyzes\ data.
C \ A\ consumer \ of\ nursing\ research\ needs\ to\ understand \ the\ research\
process \ to\ determine\ the\ merit\ and\ relevance\ of\ evidence\ presented\ in\ research\
studies.
D A consumer would not implement an intervention on the basis of a single case
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
study.
DIF: Cognitive\ Level:\ Understanding\ (Comprehension) REF:\ Page\ 7
5. Members of the nursing staff are to participate in a unit-based clinical research study. Which
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
research-related\ actions\ would \ be\ expected\ of\ a\ nurse\ with\ a\ baccalaureate\ nursing\
degree?
a. Using critical appraisal skills to understand and assess the steps of the
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
research\ process
b. Providing expert nursing consultation about the way in which clinical services
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
are\ delivered
c. Developing research methods to monitor and evaluate the quality of
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
nursing\ practice\ in\ the\ clinical\ setting
d. Providing leadership in the application of scientific knowledge to nursing
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pra ctice
\ Feedback
A A baccalaureate-prepared nurse should be able to use skills of critical appraisal to
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
both\ understand\ and\ appraise\ the\ steps\ of\ the\ research\ process.
B Nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level in nursing are at the bedside
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
implementing\ protocols,\ whereas\ expert\ consultation\ is\ generally\ reserved \ for\ nurses\
prepared\ at\ the\ master’s\ or\ higher-degree\ level\ (advanced\ education).
C Developing research methods is generally reserved for nurses with advanced
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
education.
D Providing leadership in research application is generally reserved for nurses
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
with\ advanced\ education.
, Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
Processes
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Nursing research is significant to the profession of nursing because it promotes what?
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
a. More specifically defined nursing practice responsibilities
\ \ \ \ \
b. Decreased liability within the practice of nursing
\ \ \ \ \ \
c. Generation of a specialized body of nursing knowledge for use in nursing practice
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
d. Expansion of the scope of nursing practice into areas formerly reserved
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
for\ other\ disciplines
ANS:\ C
Feedback
A Research aids in documenting accountability of nurses, but professional
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
guidelines\ already\ exist\ regarding\ responsibility.\ Each\ state\ has\ a\ Nurse\
Practice\ Act\ with\ rules\ and\ regulations\ that\ define\ scope\ of\ practice.
B Liability is a legal concept related to a nurse’s legal scope of practice and professional
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
standards\ of\ practice.\ Research\ does \ not\ change\ a\ nurse’s \ liability.
C Nursing research generates a specialized scientific knowledge base that
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
empowers\ the\ nursing\ profession\ to\ anticipate\ and\ meet\ constantly\ shifting\
challenges\ of\ health\ care\ delivery\ to\ multiple\ populations.\ It\ provides\ a\
foundation\ for\ evidence-based\ nursing\ care\ and\ quality\ improvement\ activities.
D Although research can document nursing accountability, each state’s Nurse
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
Practice\ Act\ defines\ the\ scope\ of\ nursing\ practice\ for\ that\ state.
DIF: Cognitive\ Level:\ Understanding\ (Comprehension) REF:\ Page\ 6
2. Which aspect of the scientific investigation of nursing practice is also a
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
fundamental\ concept\ of\ American\ Nurses\ Association\ (ANA)’s\ Code\ for\ Nurses?
a. Professional accountability \
b. Standards of care \ \
c. Legal scope of practice
\ \ \
d. Advanced practice nursing activities
\ \ \
ANS:\ A
, Feedback
A Scientific investigation promotes accountability, a hallmark of the nursing
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
profession \ and\ a\ fundamental\ concept\ of\ the\ ANA’s \ Code\ for\ Nurses.
B Standards of care are defined by ANA, as well as specialty nursing
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
organizations.\ The\ Code\ for\ Nurses\ states\ that\ nurses\ should\ conform\
to\ standards,\ but\ standards\ per\ se\ are\ not\ part\ of\ the\ Code.
C Legal scope of practice is defined by each state’s Nurse Practice Act and
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
elaborated\ in\ its\ rules\ and\ regulations.
D The\ ANA\ Code\ applies\ to\ nursing\ practice\ in \ general,\ not\ advanced\ practice.
DIF: Cognitive\ Level:\ Remembering\ (Knowledge) REF:\ Page\ 6
3. Nurses who do not conduct research need to understand the nursing research process
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
for\ which\ of\ these\ reasons?
a. To identify potential subjects for clinical research studies
\ \ \ \ \ \ \
b. To assist as accurate data collectors in clinical research studies
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
c. To teach patients and their families about the usefulness of consenting
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
to\ participate\ in\ research
d. To be able to evaluate nursing research reports for relevance to their own
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
clinical\ practice
ANS:\ D
\ Feedback
A Subject identification is determined by the nurse researcher.
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
B Data collectors need to understand their role in the study; they do not need to
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
understand\ the\ entire\ research\ process.
C Subject recruitment is the responsibility of the nurse researcher.
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
D Nurses need to understand the research process in order to critically read
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
research\ reports\ and\ determine\ if\ nursing\ practice\ should\ incorporate\ the\
research\ findings\ as\ valid\ evidence.
DIF: Cognitive\ Level:\ Understanding\ (Comprehension) REF:\ Page\ 7
4. Which of these actions demonstrates the role of a knowledgeable consumer of
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
nursing\ research?
a. Designing a nursing research study \ \ \ \
b. Analyzing data to determine a study’s outcomes \ \ \ \ \ \
c. Evaluating the credibility of research findings \ \ \ \ \
, d. Implementing an intervention found to be effective in one clinical case study
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
ANS:\ C
\ Feedback
A A consumer uses and applies research to practice but is not responsible for
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
designing\ a\ study.
B A consumer does not conduct data analysis of a study; the study’s primary
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
investigator\ analyzes\ data.
C \ A\ consumer \ of\ nursing\ research\ needs\ to\ understand \ the\ research\
process \ to\ determine\ the\ merit\ and\ relevance\ of\ evidence\ presented\ in\ research\
studies.
D A consumer would not implement an intervention on the basis of a single case
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
study.
DIF: Cognitive\ Level:\ Understanding\ (Comprehension) REF:\ Page\ 7
5. Members of the nursing staff are to participate in a unit-based clinical research study. Which
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
research-related\ actions\ would \ be\ expected\ of\ a\ nurse\ with\ a\ baccalaureate\ nursing\
degree?
a. Using critical appraisal skills to understand and assess the steps of the
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
research\ process
b. Providing expert nursing consultation about the way in which clinical services
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
are\ delivered
c. Developing research methods to monitor and evaluate the quality of
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
nursing\ practice\ in\ the\ clinical\ setting
d. Providing leadership in the application of scientific knowledge to nursing
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
pra ctice
\ Feedback
A A baccalaureate-prepared nurse should be able to use skills of critical appraisal to
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
both\ understand\ and\ appraise\ the\ steps\ of\ the\ research\ process.
B Nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level in nursing are at the bedside
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
implementing\ protocols,\ whereas\ expert\ consultation\ is\ generally\ reserved \ for\ nurses\
prepared\ at\ the\ master’s\ or\ higher-degree\ level\ (advanced\ education).
C Developing research methods is generally reserved for nurses with advanced
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
education.
D Providing leadership in research application is generally reserved for nurses
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
with\ advanced\ education.
, Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
