Nur 389 Final
A nurse is reading the report of a qualitative research study
conducted in the hospital where the nurse is employed and
published in the quarterly newsletter. From information in the
report, the nurse can identify two coworkers who have since left
the facility. How should the nurse interpret this information?
Correct Answers (3) This is a serious breach of confidentiality
in the study and should be addressed
A nurse researcher submitted an article to a refereed journal.
The article will undergo a blind review. What should the
researcher expect? Correct Answers (1) Reviewers will sign
their comments associated with the review and will return them
to the author
A published report of a study conducted at Hospital A with a
population of 28 perimenopausal females demonstrated that
visualization decreased discomfort from "hot flashes." One of
the conclusions that the findings suggested was that
visualization should be taught to all perimenopausal women.
Select the statement that best describes an accurate critique of
this conclusion. Correct Answers (3) The conclusion is an
overgeneralization
A researcher is completing work on a qualitative research study
and a classmate is completing work on a quantitative research
study. Both students are writing their reports. What will be a
basic difference in these two documents? Correct Answers (3)
The qualitative study will report using descriptive statistics and
, the quantitative study may use either descriptive or inferential
statistics or both.
A study had 7 of 100 research subjects voluntarily withdrew.
Which action by the author of the study is most appropriate?
Correct Answers (2) The discussion of the population studied
should include any subjects who did not complete the study as
planned
Compare and contrast the use of theses and dissertations as a
means of communicating research findings by choosing the
option that is more related to a thesis Correct Answers (1) Test
existing theories
How should the nurse proceed when critiquing a nursing
research study report? Correct Answers (3) Read through the
entire report first and then concentrate on sections individually
Identify the best course of action by the researcher who finds no
statistical significance during the analysis of data Correct
Answers (4) The researcher should report the findings as not
significant for recommending change in practice or education
In which quantitative research situation is support provided for
the research hypothesis? Correct Answers (1) The null
hypothesis is rejected
MCSAA call for abstracts has gone out for a nursing conference.
The nurse researcher desiring to present at this conference
should take which action? Correct Answers (2) Closely follow
the guidelines for abstract development
A nurse is reading the report of a qualitative research study
conducted in the hospital where the nurse is employed and
published in the quarterly newsletter. From information in the
report, the nurse can identify two coworkers who have since left
the facility. How should the nurse interpret this information?
Correct Answers (3) This is a serious breach of confidentiality
in the study and should be addressed
A nurse researcher submitted an article to a refereed journal.
The article will undergo a blind review. What should the
researcher expect? Correct Answers (1) Reviewers will sign
their comments associated with the review and will return them
to the author
A published report of a study conducted at Hospital A with a
population of 28 perimenopausal females demonstrated that
visualization decreased discomfort from "hot flashes." One of
the conclusions that the findings suggested was that
visualization should be taught to all perimenopausal women.
Select the statement that best describes an accurate critique of
this conclusion. Correct Answers (3) The conclusion is an
overgeneralization
A researcher is completing work on a qualitative research study
and a classmate is completing work on a quantitative research
study. Both students are writing their reports. What will be a
basic difference in these two documents? Correct Answers (3)
The qualitative study will report using descriptive statistics and
, the quantitative study may use either descriptive or inferential
statistics or both.
A study had 7 of 100 research subjects voluntarily withdrew.
Which action by the author of the study is most appropriate?
Correct Answers (2) The discussion of the population studied
should include any subjects who did not complete the study as
planned
Compare and contrast the use of theses and dissertations as a
means of communicating research findings by choosing the
option that is more related to a thesis Correct Answers (1) Test
existing theories
How should the nurse proceed when critiquing a nursing
research study report? Correct Answers (3) Read through the
entire report first and then concentrate on sections individually
Identify the best course of action by the researcher who finds no
statistical significance during the analysis of data Correct
Answers (4) The researcher should report the findings as not
significant for recommending change in practice or education
In which quantitative research situation is support provided for
the research hypothesis? Correct Answers (1) The null
hypothesis is rejected
MCSAA call for abstracts has gone out for a nursing conference.
The nurse researcher desiring to present at this conference
should take which action? Correct Answers (2) Closely follow
the guidelines for abstract development
