Test Bank – Nursing Research in Canada, 5th
Edition by LoBiondo-Wood and Haber |
Verified Q&A | Chapters 1–21 Complete 2026
MULTIPLE CHOICE
A key step to the development of nursing research was
a. the endowment of nursing research chairs.
b. universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs.
c. a baccalaureate degree becoming the entry to practice.
d. the Canadian Nurses Association developing a research mandate.
ANSWER: B
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A
Endowment of nursing research chairs did not occur until the number of nurses with PhD degrees
increased.
B
Universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs provided an introduction to research within the
BScN programs and led to further nursing education at the MSN and PhD levels.
C
Baccalaureate degrees becoming the entry to practice did not occur until the twenty-first century.
D
The Canadian Nurses Association did not develop a research mandate until the end of the twentieth
century.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
,MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
How is nursing research significant to the profession of nursing?
a. Responsibility is more specifically defined.
b. Liability within the practice of nursing is decreased.
c. A specialized body of knowledge is generated for use in the delivery of health care.
d. The scope of nursing practice is expanded into areas formerly reserved for other disciplines.
ANSWER: C
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A
Research aids in documenting accountability of nurses, but professional guidelines regarding
responsibility already exist.
B
Liability is a legal concept. Research does not promote liability.
C
Theory-based nursing research provides a foundation for evidence-informed nursing care.
D
Nursing research expands the discipline of nursing as it pertains to nursing practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
The primary purpose of nursing research is to
a. document the cost-effectiveness of nursing care.
b. ensure credibility of the nursing profession.
c. provide accountability for the nursing profession.
d. generate knowledge to guide nursing practice.
ANSWER: D
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A
,While documenting cost-effectiveness may be a benefit of research, it is not the primary purpose of
nursing research.
B
Ensuring credibility is important but represents a secondary benefit rather than the primary purpose of
nursing research.
C
Accountability is important but is achieved through multiple means beyond research generation.
D
The primary purpose of nursing research is to generate a specialized body of knowledge to guide nursing
practice and improve patient outcomes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Evidence-informed practice in nursing is best described as
a. the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
b. the application of research findings without consideration of individual patient needs.
c. following established protocols without question.
d. using only the most recent research studies regardless of quality.
ANSWER: A
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A
Evidence-informed practice integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences and values.
B
Evidence-informed practice requires consideration of individual patient needs and circumstances, not
blind application of research.
C
Evidence-informed practice encourages critical thinking and questioning, not blind following of
protocols.
D
Evidence-informed practice requires evaluation of research quality, not just recency of publication.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
, MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Which level of evidence is considered the strongest for guiding nursing practice?
a. Expert opinion
b. Case-control studies
c. Systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials
d. Descriptive studies
ANSWER: C
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A
Expert opinion represents the lowest level of evidence in the hierarchy and is subject to bias.
B
Case-control studies provide moderate evidence but are subject to more bias than experimental
designs.
C
Systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials represent the highest level of evidence as they
synthesize multiple rigorous studies.
D
Descriptive studies provide foundational knowledge but do not establish causation or effectiveness.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) position on nursing research emphasizes that
a. all nurses should conduct original research.
b. all nurses have a role in evidence-informed practice.
c. only nurses with graduate degrees should use research.
d. research is separate from nursing practice.
ANSWER: B
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A
While some nurses will conduct research, it is not expected that all nurses conduct original research.
Edition by LoBiondo-Wood and Haber |
Verified Q&A | Chapters 1–21 Complete 2026
MULTIPLE CHOICE
A key step to the development of nursing research was
a. the endowment of nursing research chairs.
b. universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs.
c. a baccalaureate degree becoming the entry to practice.
d. the Canadian Nurses Association developing a research mandate.
ANSWER: B
Feedback
A
Endowment of nursing research chairs did not occur until the number of nurses with PhD degrees
increased.
B
Universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs provided an introduction to research within the
BScN programs and led to further nursing education at the MSN and PhD levels.
C
Baccalaureate degrees becoming the entry to practice did not occur until the twenty-first century.
D
The Canadian Nurses Association did not develop a research mandate until the end of the twentieth
century.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
,MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
How is nursing research significant to the profession of nursing?
a. Responsibility is more specifically defined.
b. Liability within the practice of nursing is decreased.
c. A specialized body of knowledge is generated for use in the delivery of health care.
d. The scope of nursing practice is expanded into areas formerly reserved for other disciplines.
ANSWER: C
Feedback
A
Research aids in documenting accountability of nurses, but professional guidelines regarding
responsibility already exist.
B
Liability is a legal concept. Research does not promote liability.
C
Theory-based nursing research provides a foundation for evidence-informed nursing care.
D
Nursing research expands the discipline of nursing as it pertains to nursing practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
The primary purpose of nursing research is to
a. document the cost-effectiveness of nursing care.
b. ensure credibility of the nursing profession.
c. provide accountability for the nursing profession.
d. generate knowledge to guide nursing practice.
ANSWER: D
Feedback
A
,While documenting cost-effectiveness may be a benefit of research, it is not the primary purpose of
nursing research.
B
Ensuring credibility is important but represents a secondary benefit rather than the primary purpose of
nursing research.
C
Accountability is important but is achieved through multiple means beyond research generation.
D
The primary purpose of nursing research is to generate a specialized body of knowledge to guide nursing
practice and improve patient outcomes.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Evidence-informed practice in nursing is best described as
a. the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
b. the application of research findings without consideration of individual patient needs.
c. following established protocols without question.
d. using only the most recent research studies regardless of quality.
ANSWER: A
Feedback
A
Evidence-informed practice integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences and values.
B
Evidence-informed practice requires consideration of individual patient needs and circumstances, not
blind application of research.
C
Evidence-informed practice encourages critical thinking and questioning, not blind following of
protocols.
D
Evidence-informed practice requires evaluation of research quality, not just recency of publication.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
, MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Which level of evidence is considered the strongest for guiding nursing practice?
a. Expert opinion
b. Case-control studies
c. Systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials
d. Descriptive studies
ANSWER: C
Feedback
A
Expert opinion represents the lowest level of evidence in the hierarchy and is subject to bias.
B
Case-control studies provide moderate evidence but are subject to more bias than experimental
designs.
C
Systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials represent the highest level of evidence as they
synthesize multiple rigorous studies.
D
Descriptive studies provide foundational knowledge but do not establish causation or effectiveness.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) position on nursing research emphasizes that
a. all nurses should conduct original research.
b. all nurses have a role in evidence-informed practice.
c. only nurses with graduate degrees should use research.
d. research is separate from nursing practice.
ANSWER: B
Feedback
A
While some nurses will conduct research, it is not expected that all nurses conduct original research.
