A group of nurses were discussing evidence-based practice and research. A nurse's aide overheard their
conversation and said, "Excuse me, but what is evidence-based practice?" Which of the following
statements best describes evidence-based practice? - Correct AnswersEvidence-based practice is
practice based on objective, credible knowledge.
A nurse needs to do scholarly work for her doctoral project. Before the research process can begin, what
is the first step? - Correct AnswersDescribe the problem.
After learning more about the safety and security of electronic records, a chiropractor decided to switch
from paper to electronic records. The administrative staff is resistant because they like the way it has
always been done. One assistant admits she "doesn't like learning new systems, especially computers."
What would be the correct response by the chiropractor? Select all that apply. - Correct Answers"If we
don't all use the new records, the situation may be worse."
"We all need to adopt electronic records for safety and security reasons."
"Using electronic records is evidence-based."
Nursing research is a disciplined and systematic process. Which of the following is usually the first step
in the research process? - Correct AnswersIdentify a gap in knowledge or problem related to practice.
The data analyst has completed the exploration of data. What should the analyst do with the data now?
- Correct AnswersCreate a model.
A nurse scholar is conducting a research project. How is the design of the research determined? -
Correct AnswersBy the purpose of the project
A healthcare organization has a high number of client complaints about their discharge information.
They want an evidence-based process for discharging a client. Which source is the strongest evidence? -
Correct AnswersResearch based studies
, What are the main reasons that organizations are slow to adapt to evidence-based practice (EBP)?
Select all that apply. - Correct AnswersTime
Authority
Change
Before starting, the committee needs to review the steps in the research process. Place the following
research step in the correct order. - Correct Answers1. Defining and describing the problem
2. Developing a plan to gather information to address the problem
3. Designing the study
4. Implementing the study
5. Analyzing and interpreting the results
6. Disseminating the findings
7. Application/use
The next step of the plan is to gather information. The committee is interested in all data related to
current client education practices as well as client and staff feedback on the education process. They
also want to know what is considered "quality online education." The analysts suggest the process of
data mining. Why is this method of data collection appropriate? - Correct AnswersThe amount of data
needed for the project is large.
The design of this project is a mix between qualitative and quantitative data sources. Place the data
sources in the correct categories. - Correct Answers*Qualitative:*
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.
conversation and said, "Excuse me, but what is evidence-based practice?" Which of the following
statements best describes evidence-based practice? - Correct AnswersEvidence-based practice is
practice based on objective, credible knowledge.
A nurse needs to do scholarly work for her doctoral project. Before the research process can begin, what
is the first step? - Correct AnswersDescribe the problem.
After learning more about the safety and security of electronic records, a chiropractor decided to switch
from paper to electronic records. The administrative staff is resistant because they like the way it has
always been done. One assistant admits she "doesn't like learning new systems, especially computers."
What would be the correct response by the chiropractor? Select all that apply. - Correct Answers"If we
don't all use the new records, the situation may be worse."
"We all need to adopt electronic records for safety and security reasons."
"Using electronic records is evidence-based."
Nursing research is a disciplined and systematic process. Which of the following is usually the first step
in the research process? - Correct AnswersIdentify a gap in knowledge or problem related to practice.
The data analyst has completed the exploration of data. What should the analyst do with the data now?
- Correct AnswersCreate a model.
A nurse scholar is conducting a research project. How is the design of the research determined? -
Correct AnswersBy the purpose of the project
A healthcare organization has a high number of client complaints about their discharge information.
They want an evidence-based process for discharging a client. Which source is the strongest evidence? -
Correct AnswersResearch based studies
, What are the main reasons that organizations are slow to adapt to evidence-based practice (EBP)?
Select all that apply. - Correct AnswersTime
Authority
Change
Before starting, the committee needs to review the steps in the research process. Place the following
research step in the correct order. - Correct Answers1. Defining and describing the problem
2. Developing a plan to gather information to address the problem
3. Designing the study
4. Implementing the study
5. Analyzing and interpreting the results
6. Disseminating the findings
7. Application/use
The next step of the plan is to gather information. The committee is interested in all data related to
current client education practices as well as client and staff feedback on the education process. They
also want to know what is considered "quality online education." The analysts suggest the process of
data mining. Why is this method of data collection appropriate? - Correct AnswersThe amount of data
needed for the project is large.
The design of this project is a mix between qualitative and quantitative data sources. Place the data
sources in the correct categories. - Correct Answers*Qualitative:*
.
.
