BURNS AND GROVES THE PRACTICE OF
NURSING RESEARCH 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS UPDATED REVIEW SET
◉ What is qualitative research?
Answer: Research that studies experiences, feelings, meanings, and
perceptions, usually using words or interviews.
◉ What is quantitative research?
Answer: Research that studies numbers, measurements, and
statistics, usually collecting data that can be counted.
◉ Define mixed methods research.
Answer: Research that uses both qualitative and quantitative data.
◉ What is informed consent?
Answer: Participants must understand the research study and
voluntarily agree to participate.
◉ What ethical principle ensures participants have the right to
choose whether to participate?
, Answer: Respect for persons.
◉ What does the principle of beneficence in research mean?
Answer: Researchers should maximize benefits and reduce harm.
◉ What is the focus of translational research?
Answer: To move research findings into real patient care.
◉ What is the difference between laboratory research and bedside
research?
Answer: Laboratory research is done in a lab setting, while bedside
research is conducted with patients in clinical settings.
◉ Why is nursing research important?
Answer: It helps improve patient care, reduce errors, prevent
complications, and support evidence-based practice.
◉ What should nurses consider when applying evidence-based
practice?
Answer: Best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
◉ What type of research might study how a medication affects cells?
Answer: Laboratory/bench research.
NURSING RESEARCH 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS UPDATED REVIEW SET
◉ What is qualitative research?
Answer: Research that studies experiences, feelings, meanings, and
perceptions, usually using words or interviews.
◉ What is quantitative research?
Answer: Research that studies numbers, measurements, and
statistics, usually collecting data that can be counted.
◉ Define mixed methods research.
Answer: Research that uses both qualitative and quantitative data.
◉ What is informed consent?
Answer: Participants must understand the research study and
voluntarily agree to participate.
◉ What ethical principle ensures participants have the right to
choose whether to participate?
, Answer: Respect for persons.
◉ What does the principle of beneficence in research mean?
Answer: Researchers should maximize benefits and reduce harm.
◉ What is the focus of translational research?
Answer: To move research findings into real patient care.
◉ What is the difference between laboratory research and bedside
research?
Answer: Laboratory research is done in a lab setting, while bedside
research is conducted with patients in clinical settings.
◉ Why is nursing research important?
Answer: It helps improve patient care, reduce errors, prevent
complications, and support evidence-based practice.
◉ What should nurses consider when applying evidence-based
practice?
Answer: Best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
◉ What type of research might study how a medication affects cells?
Answer: Laboratory/bench research.
