NUR 303 Quiz 1- ch 1 and 2 Exam And
Actual Correct Answers.
Nursing research - Answer is a systematic process of inquiry that uses rigorous guidelines to
produce unbiased, trustworthy answers to questions about nursing practice.
•Generate new knowledge:
•Synthesize the findings of others to guide practice
•Explore and describe phenomena that affect health
•Find solutions to existing and emerging problems
•Take traditional approaches to patient care for continued relevance and effectiveness - Answer
Goals to nursing research
peer review - Answer •The process of subjecting research to the appraisal of a neutral third
party. Common processes of peer review include selecting research for conferences and
evaluating research manuscripts for publication.
blinded review - Answer •A type of review in which the peer reviewer in unaware of the
author's identity, so personal influence is avoided.
•Think what is the significance- easier to be honest, non bias, and keep integrity
replication - Answer •Repeating a specific study in detail on a different sample. When a study
has been replicated several times with similar results are found, the evidence can be used with
more confidence.
•If we do all the same things, would we get the same information/results
magnet status - Answer •: A designation for organizations that have characteristics that make
them attractive for nurses as workplaces.
Believe in investing in nursing research and make a better organizational systems
Nurses are accountable for their practice and outcomes in patients - Answer why is research a
fundamental nursing skill
National Institute of Nursing research - Answer •A federal agency responsible for the support
, •Advancing nursing science through research
•Supporting research on end-of-life care
•Promoting health promotion and prevention
;Identifying emerging needs of nurses - Answer National Institute of Nursing research future
goals (5)
•The use of research is inherent to the definition of a profession.
•Insurance covers what research supports= patients get th best quality and best coverage for
that
•Nurses are accountable for outcomes
•Consumers are demanding evidence-based care. - Answer Why is nursing research critical
journal clubs - Answer A formally organized group that meets periodically to share and critique
contemporary research in nursing.
systematic review - Answer A highly structured and controlled search of the available
literature that minimizes the potential for bias and produces a practice recommendation as an
outcome.
evidenced based practice guidelines - Answer A guide for nursing practice that is the outcome
of an unbiased, exhaustive review of the literature, combined with clinical expert opinion and
evaluation of patient preferences. It is generally developed by a team of experts.
principal investigator - Answer •The individual who is primarily responsible for a research
study. The principal investigator is responsible for all elements of the study and is the first
author listed on publications or presentations.
Quality Improvement - Answer •The systematic, database monitoring and evaluation of
organizational processes with the end goal of continuous improvement. The goal of data
collection in internal rather than external.
outcomes measurements - Answer •Measurement of the end results of nursing care or other
interventions stated in terms of effects on patients' physiological condition, satisfaction. or
psychosocial health.
•Gain and benefit
Actual Correct Answers.
Nursing research - Answer is a systematic process of inquiry that uses rigorous guidelines to
produce unbiased, trustworthy answers to questions about nursing practice.
•Generate new knowledge:
•Synthesize the findings of others to guide practice
•Explore and describe phenomena that affect health
•Find solutions to existing and emerging problems
•Take traditional approaches to patient care for continued relevance and effectiveness - Answer
Goals to nursing research
peer review - Answer •The process of subjecting research to the appraisal of a neutral third
party. Common processes of peer review include selecting research for conferences and
evaluating research manuscripts for publication.
blinded review - Answer •A type of review in which the peer reviewer in unaware of the
author's identity, so personal influence is avoided.
•Think what is the significance- easier to be honest, non bias, and keep integrity
replication - Answer •Repeating a specific study in detail on a different sample. When a study
has been replicated several times with similar results are found, the evidence can be used with
more confidence.
•If we do all the same things, would we get the same information/results
magnet status - Answer •: A designation for organizations that have characteristics that make
them attractive for nurses as workplaces.
Believe in investing in nursing research and make a better organizational systems
Nurses are accountable for their practice and outcomes in patients - Answer why is research a
fundamental nursing skill
National Institute of Nursing research - Answer •A federal agency responsible for the support
, •Advancing nursing science through research
•Supporting research on end-of-life care
•Promoting health promotion and prevention
;Identifying emerging needs of nurses - Answer National Institute of Nursing research future
goals (5)
•The use of research is inherent to the definition of a profession.
•Insurance covers what research supports= patients get th best quality and best coverage for
that
•Nurses are accountable for outcomes
•Consumers are demanding evidence-based care. - Answer Why is nursing research critical
journal clubs - Answer A formally organized group that meets periodically to share and critique
contemporary research in nursing.
systematic review - Answer A highly structured and controlled search of the available
literature that minimizes the potential for bias and produces a practice recommendation as an
outcome.
evidenced based practice guidelines - Answer A guide for nursing practice that is the outcome
of an unbiased, exhaustive review of the literature, combined with clinical expert opinion and
evaluation of patient preferences. It is generally developed by a team of experts.
principal investigator - Answer •The individual who is primarily responsible for a research
study. The principal investigator is responsible for all elements of the study and is the first
author listed on publications or presentations.
Quality Improvement - Answer •The systematic, database monitoring and evaluation of
organizational processes with the end goal of continuous improvement. The goal of data
collection in internal rather than external.
outcomes measurements - Answer •Measurement of the end results of nursing care or other
interventions stated in terms of effects on patients' physiological condition, satisfaction. or
psychosocial health.
•Gain and benefit
