Nursing Research: Chapter 1 (Nursing Research and
Evidenced-Based Practice) Questions and Answers Graded A+
Research - Correct answer-Systematic inquiry
Nursing Research - Correct answer-A scientific process that validates and refines existing knowledge and generates new
knowledge that directly and indirectly influences nursing practice.
Evidenced-based Practice - Correct answer-Evolves from the integration of the best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient needs and values.
Best Research Evidence - Correct answer-The empirical knowledge generated from the synthesis of quality study findings
to address a practice problem.
Clinical Expertise - Correct answer-Knowledge and skills of the healthcare professional providing care.
Description - Correct answer-Involves identifying and understanding the nature of nursing phenomena and, sometimes, the
relationship among them.
Explanation - Correct answer-Clarifies the relationships among phenomena and identifies the reasons why certain events
occur.
Prediction - Correct answer-One can estimate the probability of a specific outcome in a given situation.
Control - Correct answer-A situation is manipulated to produce the desired outcome
Case Study - Correct answer-In depth analysis and a systematic description of one patient or a group of similar patients to
promote understanding of healthcare interventions.
Outcomes Research - Correct answer-Focuses on examining the result of care or determining the changes in health status
for the patient.
Knowledge - Correct answer-Essential information acquired in a variety of ways, expected to be an accurate reflection of
reality, and incorporated and used to direct a person's actions.
Traditions - Correct answer-"Truths" or beliefs that are based on customs and trends.
Authority - Correct answer-A person with expertise and power who is able to influence opinion and behavior.
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Evidenced-Based Practice) Questions and Answers Graded A+
Research - Correct answer-Systematic inquiry
Nursing Research - Correct answer-A scientific process that validates and refines existing knowledge and generates new
knowledge that directly and indirectly influences nursing practice.
Evidenced-based Practice - Correct answer-Evolves from the integration of the best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient needs and values.
Best Research Evidence - Correct answer-The empirical knowledge generated from the synthesis of quality study findings
to address a practice problem.
Clinical Expertise - Correct answer-Knowledge and skills of the healthcare professional providing care.
Description - Correct answer-Involves identifying and understanding the nature of nursing phenomena and, sometimes, the
relationship among them.
Explanation - Correct answer-Clarifies the relationships among phenomena and identifies the reasons why certain events
occur.
Prediction - Correct answer-One can estimate the probability of a specific outcome in a given situation.
Control - Correct answer-A situation is manipulated to produce the desired outcome
Case Study - Correct answer-In depth analysis and a systematic description of one patient or a group of similar patients to
promote understanding of healthcare interventions.
Outcomes Research - Correct answer-Focuses on examining the result of care or determining the changes in health status
for the patient.
Knowledge - Correct answer-Essential information acquired in a variety of ways, expected to be an accurate reflection of
reality, and incorporated and used to direct a person's actions.
Traditions - Correct answer-"Truths" or beliefs that are based on customs and trends.
Authority - Correct answer-A person with expertise and power who is able to influence opinion and behavior.
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