NURS 3515 WEEK 1 TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025-
2026
Research - Answers Is the systematic, rigorous, logical investigation with the aim of answering
questions about nursing phenomena
Phenomena - Answers Observable and or measurable events
- example is using honey to treat wounds
Significance of Research to Practice - Answers -expands the disciplines unique body of
scientific knowledge
-forms the foundation for evidence-informed nursing knowledge
-allows practice to change with work environments and the most common health issues
-maintains the professions societal relevance
Interdisciplinary Research - Answers Holistic research where every facet of the patients care is
being recorded/studied
Evidence-Informed Decision-Making - Answers Evidence-informed decision-making refers to a
"continuous interactive process involving the explicit, conscientious and judicious consideration
of the best available evidence to provide care" (CNA, 2010)
What is Evidence-Based Practice in nursing? - Answers It is a problem-solving approach that
integrates evidence from studies, patient data, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
(Melnyk et al.,)
What does Evidence-Based Practice aim to achieve? - Answers Decisions based on the best
available evidence to provide high-quality outcomes.
E-T-P Link - Answers Education-Theory-Practice
Evidence-Informed Practice - Answers EIP incorporates:
- expert opinion
- clinical expertise
-patient preferences
- other: culture, history, and local context
Scientific Method - Answers -systematic way to determine knowledge and understand the world
- our "hunches" or seeing what others are doing is not enough for decision-making
, - Example: IUD insertion is uncomfortable and many patients cannot tolerate the procedure
- Are there any interventions that reduce pain? One student's preceptor uses lidocaine. Is that
enough?
Research Trends - Answers -an emphasis health disparities among the indigenous peoples
- an emphasis on underservices communities and vulnerable populations
- A focus on palliative care and Medical Assistance in Dying
- an increased prevalence of life-threatening illnesses due to new life- sustaining technologies
-An increased in mental health illnesses
-An expanding population of older people
- An expanding population with chronic illnesses and the impact on health care
- The impact of COVID-19 on the health of individuals and communities
-A focus on the maternal-neonatal mortality occurrences
- Emerging: The impact of sex and gender
- Emerging: Interdisciplinary, multi-skill, team-based research
Nurse's role in Research - Answers - Consumer
- Generator of clinical questions
- Investigator/participant in research
- Protector of research participants
what else is a nurses role in research? - Answers -integrates research findings into practice
-advocates for the integration of research into practice
- change agent/advocate/policy maker
-generator of clinical questions for further investigation
- team member, co-investigator, or principal investigator of research studies
-participant in research
-protector of research participants
-Dissemination, facilitator of knowledge translation
2026
Research - Answers Is the systematic, rigorous, logical investigation with the aim of answering
questions about nursing phenomena
Phenomena - Answers Observable and or measurable events
- example is using honey to treat wounds
Significance of Research to Practice - Answers -expands the disciplines unique body of
scientific knowledge
-forms the foundation for evidence-informed nursing knowledge
-allows practice to change with work environments and the most common health issues
-maintains the professions societal relevance
Interdisciplinary Research - Answers Holistic research where every facet of the patients care is
being recorded/studied
Evidence-Informed Decision-Making - Answers Evidence-informed decision-making refers to a
"continuous interactive process involving the explicit, conscientious and judicious consideration
of the best available evidence to provide care" (CNA, 2010)
What is Evidence-Based Practice in nursing? - Answers It is a problem-solving approach that
integrates evidence from studies, patient data, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
(Melnyk et al.,)
What does Evidence-Based Practice aim to achieve? - Answers Decisions based on the best
available evidence to provide high-quality outcomes.
E-T-P Link - Answers Education-Theory-Practice
Evidence-Informed Practice - Answers EIP incorporates:
- expert opinion
- clinical expertise
-patient preferences
- other: culture, history, and local context
Scientific Method - Answers -systematic way to determine knowledge and understand the world
- our "hunches" or seeing what others are doing is not enough for decision-making
, - Example: IUD insertion is uncomfortable and many patients cannot tolerate the procedure
- Are there any interventions that reduce pain? One student's preceptor uses lidocaine. Is that
enough?
Research Trends - Answers -an emphasis health disparities among the indigenous peoples
- an emphasis on underservices communities and vulnerable populations
- A focus on palliative care and Medical Assistance in Dying
- an increased prevalence of life-threatening illnesses due to new life- sustaining technologies
-An increased in mental health illnesses
-An expanding population of older people
- An expanding population with chronic illnesses and the impact on health care
- The impact of COVID-19 on the health of individuals and communities
-A focus on the maternal-neonatal mortality occurrences
- Emerging: The impact of sex and gender
- Emerging: Interdisciplinary, multi-skill, team-based research
Nurse's role in Research - Answers - Consumer
- Generator of clinical questions
- Investigator/participant in research
- Protector of research participants
what else is a nurses role in research? - Answers -integrates research findings into practice
-advocates for the integration of research into practice
- change agent/advocate/policy maker
-generator of clinical questions for further investigation
- team member, co-investigator, or principal investigator of research studies
-participant in research
-protector of research participants
-Dissemination, facilitator of knowledge translation
