Part 1. Overview Of Research And Evidence-Based Practice 1
Complete Test Bank _
Nursing Research: Methods And Critical Appraisal For Evidence-
Based Practice 10th Edition, (2021)
By Geri Lobiondo-Wood, Judith Haber
All Chapters 1-21| Latest Version With Detailed Explained Answers| Grade A+
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Part 1. Overview Of Research And Evidence-Based Practice ___________________________ 3
Chapter 01: Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, And Quality Improvement Processes _ 3
Chapter 02: Research Questions, Hypotheses, And Clinical Questions _______________________ 20
Chapter 03: Gathering And Appraising The Literature ____________________________________ 35
Chapter 04: Theoretical Frameworks For Research ______________________________________ 47
Part 2. Processes And Evidence Related To Qualitative Research ______________________ 55
Chapter 05: Introduction To Qualitative Research _______________________________________ 55
Chapter 06: Qualitative Approaches To Research _______________________________________ 68
Chapter 07: Appraising Qualitative Research ___________________________________________ 84
Part 3. Processes And Evidence Related To Quantitative Research_____________________ 98
Chapter 08: Introduction To Quantitative Research ______________________________________ 98
Chapter 09: Experimental And Quasi-Experimental Designs ______________________________ 116
Chapter 10: Nonexperimental Designs _______________________________________________ 137
Chapter 11: Systematic Reviews And Clinical Practice Guidelines __________________________ 151
Chapter 12: Sampling _____________________________________________________________ 158
Chapter 13: Legal And Ethical Issues _________________________________________________ 172
Chapter 14: Data Collection Methods ________________________________________________ 185
Chapter 15: Reliability And Validity __________________________________________________ 200
Chapter 16: Data Analysis: Descriptive And Inferential Statistics __________________________ 219
Chapter 17: Understanding Research Findings _________________________________________ 235
Chapter 18: Appraising Quantitative Research _________________________________________ 256
Part 4. Application Of Research: Evidence-Based Practice___________________________ 274
Chapter 19: Strategies And Tools For Developing An Evidence-Based Practice _______________ 274
Chapter 20: Developing An Evidence-Based Practice ____________________________________ 293
Chapter 21: Quality Improvement ___________________________________________________ 308
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Part 1. Overview Of Research And Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 01: Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, And Quality Improvement Processes
Geri Lobiondo-Wood: Nursing Research: Methods And Critical Appraisal For Evidence-Based Practice 10th Edition, (2021)
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 Other Disciplines.
ANSWER:>C
EXPLANATION:
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.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) Ref: Page 6
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2. Which Aspect Of The Scientific Investigation Of Nursing Practice That 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.
ANSWER:>A
EXPLANATION:
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.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) Ref: Page 7
3. Nurses Who Do Not Conduct Research Need To Be Able 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 Families The Importance Of Participating In Research.
D. To Evaluate Nursing Research Reports For Relevance To Their Own Clinical Practice.
ANSWER:>D
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EXPLANATION:
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.
Pts: 1 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.
ANSWER:>C
EXPLANATION:
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.
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Complete Test Bank _
Nursing Research: Methods And Critical Appraisal For Evidence-
Based Practice 10th Edition, (2021)
By Geri Lobiondo-Wood, Judith Haber
All Chapters 1-21| Latest Version With Detailed Explained Answers| Grade A+
pg. 1
, Part 1. Overview Of Research And Evidence-Based Practice 2
Part 1. Overview Of Research And Evidence-Based Practice ___________________________ 3
Chapter 01: Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, And Quality Improvement Processes _ 3
Chapter 02: Research Questions, Hypotheses, And Clinical Questions _______________________ 20
Chapter 03: Gathering And Appraising The Literature ____________________________________ 35
Chapter 04: Theoretical Frameworks For Research ______________________________________ 47
Part 2. Processes And Evidence Related To Qualitative Research ______________________ 55
Chapter 05: Introduction To Qualitative Research _______________________________________ 55
Chapter 06: Qualitative Approaches To Research _______________________________________ 68
Chapter 07: Appraising Qualitative Research ___________________________________________ 84
Part 3. Processes And Evidence Related To Quantitative Research_____________________ 98
Chapter 08: Introduction To Quantitative Research ______________________________________ 98
Chapter 09: Experimental And Quasi-Experimental Designs ______________________________ 116
Chapter 10: Nonexperimental Designs _______________________________________________ 137
Chapter 11: Systematic Reviews And Clinical Practice Guidelines __________________________ 151
Chapter 12: Sampling _____________________________________________________________ 158
Chapter 13: Legal And Ethical Issues _________________________________________________ 172
Chapter 14: Data Collection Methods ________________________________________________ 185
Chapter 15: Reliability And Validity __________________________________________________ 200
Chapter 16: Data Analysis: Descriptive And Inferential Statistics __________________________ 219
Chapter 17: Understanding Research Findings _________________________________________ 235
Chapter 18: Appraising Quantitative Research _________________________________________ 256
Part 4. Application Of Research: Evidence-Based Practice___________________________ 274
Chapter 19: Strategies And Tools For Developing An Evidence-Based Practice _______________ 274
Chapter 20: Developing An Evidence-Based Practice ____________________________________ 293
Chapter 21: Quality Improvement ___________________________________________________ 308
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Part 1. Overview Of Research And Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 01: Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, And Quality Improvement Processes
Geri Lobiondo-Wood: Nursing Research: Methods And Critical Appraisal For Evidence-Based Practice 10th Edition, (2021)
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 Other Disciplines.
ANSWER:>C
EXPLANATION:
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.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) Ref: Page 6
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2. Which Aspect Of The Scientific Investigation Of Nursing Practice That 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.
ANSWER:>A
EXPLANATION:
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.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) Ref: Page 7
3. Nurses Who Do Not Conduct Research Need To Be Able 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 Families The Importance Of Participating In Research.
D. To Evaluate Nursing Research Reports For Relevance To Their Own Clinical Practice.
ANSWER:>D
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EXPLANATION:
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.
Pts: 1 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.
ANSWER:>C
EXPLANATION:
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.
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