Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
by Mina Singh, RN, RP, BSc, BScN MEd, PhD, I-FCNEI, Cherylyn Cameron, RN, PhD, Geri LoBiondo-
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa
Wood, PhD, RN, FAAN and Judith Haber, PhD, RN, FAAN
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
,Chapter01:TheRoleofResearchinNursing
aF aF aF aF Fa Fa aF
LoBiondo-Wood:NursingResearchinCanada,4thEdition aF aF aF aF aF aF
MULTIPLECHOICE aF
1. Akey step to the development of nursing research was
aF Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
a. the endowment of nursing research chairs. Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
b. universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs. Fa Fa Fa Fa
c. abaccalaureate degree becoming the entry to practice.
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
d. the Canadian NursesAssociation developing a research mandate.
Fa Fa aF Fa Fa Fa Fa
ANS: B F a
Feedback
A Endowment of nursing research chairs did not occur until the number of nurses with PhD deg Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa Fa
rees increased. Fa
B Universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs provided an introduction to research wi Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa
thin the BScN programs and led to further nursing education at the MSN and PhD levels.
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa Fa Fa
C Baccalaureate degrees becoming the entry to practice did not occur until the twenty- Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a
firstcentury. aF
D The Canadian NursesAssociation did not develop aresearch mandate until the end of the t
Fa Fa aF Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa Fa Fa
wentieth century. Fa
DIF: Cognitive Level:Application Fa aF
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe andEffective Care Environment; HealthPromotion and Maintenance
F a Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa
2. How is nursing research significant to the profession of nursing?
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
a. Responsibilityis more specificallydefined. aF Fa Fa Fa
b. Liabilitywithin the practice of nursing is decreased. Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
c. Aspecialized bodyof knowledge is generated for use in the delivery of health care.
aF Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
d. The scope of nursing practice is expanded into areas formerlyreserved for other disc
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a
iplines.
ANS: C F a
Feedback
A Research aids in documenting accountabilityof nurses, but professional guidelines Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a F
regarding responsibilityalready exist.
a Fa Fa Fa
B Liabilityis alegal concept. Research does not promote liability. Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
C Theory-based nursing research provides a foundation for evidence- Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
informed nursing care. F a Fa
D Nursing research expands the discipline of nursing as it pertains to nursing practice.
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Fa Fa
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe andEffective Care Environment; HealthPromotion and Maintenance
F a Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa
, 3. Whyare nursing practice–oriented scientific investigations valuable?
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
a. Theyvalidatethe effectiveness of particular nursing interventions.Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
b. They encourage consumers to question the qualityof health care.
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
c. Theylimit the theory base for clinical decision making. Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
d. Theymandate health care reform. Fa Fa Fa Fa
ANS: A F a
Feedback
A Practice-
focused research supports the effectiveness of nursing interventions and reinforces quality o
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa Fa
B On the contrary,
f nursing care. theyhelp reassure consumers about thequalityof health care.
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
C They support the development of the theorybase for clinical decision making.
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
D They reinforce the effectiveness of current nursing practice.
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Fa Fa
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe andEffective Care Environment; HealthPromotion and Maintenance
F a Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa
4. When a change in nursing practice results in decreased cost of care, what additional factor must
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa
be considered before general implementation of this change?
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
a. Ensuring compliance of the change by nurses with diverse educational ba Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a
ckgrounds
b. Maintaining or improving the qualityof care resulting from the change in practice Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
c. Encouraging patients to be active partners in their health care decisions Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
d. Disseminating the change beyond the discipline of nursing Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
ANS: B F a
Feedback
A Not all nurses are responsible for supervising compliance with new measures.
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
B Nurses areaccountable to maintain qualitypatient care despitecost-cutting measures.
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa aF Fa Fa Fa F a
C Nurses should encourage patient participation in care despite cost- Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
cutting measures. F a
D Nurses are not responsible for reforming other disciplines. Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
DIF: Cognitive Level:Analysis Fa aF
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe andEffective Care Environment; HealthPromotion and Maintenance
F a Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a Fa
5. Why do nurses who do not conduct research need to understand the nursing research process?
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
a. To identifypotential participants forclinical research studies
Fa aF Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
b. To assist in collecting accurate datafor clinical research studies
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
c. To teach patients and families about the usefulness of participation in research
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa
d. To be able to evaluate nursing research reports for relevance to their own clinical practice
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa F a
ANS: D F a