Before conducting any study with human subjects, the nurse researcher must obtain
informed consent. What must the nurse researcher ensure to obtain informed consent?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Gives complete information about the purpose
b. Allows free choice to participate or withdraw
c. Understands how confidentiality is maintained
d. Identifies risks and benefits of participation e. Ensures that subjects complete the
study
A, B, C, D
Informed consent means that research subjects (1) are given full and complete
information about the purpose of a study, procedures, data collection,
potential harm and benefits, and alternative methods of treatment; (2) are
capable of fully understanding the research and the implications of
participation; (3) have the power of free choice to voluntarily consent or
decline participation in the research; and (4) understand how the researcher
, maintains confidentiality or anonymity. Completion of the study is not needed
for informed consent.
The nurse is preparing to conduct research that will allow precise measurement of a
phenomenon. Which methods will provide the nurse with the right kind of data? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Surveys
b. Phenomenology
c. Grounded theory
d. Evaluation research
e. Nonexperimental research
A, D, E
Experimental research, nonexperimental research, surveys, and evaluation
research are all forms of quantitative research that allow for precise
measurement. Phenomenology and grounded theory are forms of qualitative
research.
A nurse wants to change a patient procedure. Which action will the nurse take to easily
find research evidence to support this change?
a. Read all the articles found on the Internet.
b. Make a general search of the Internet.
c. Use a PICOT format for the search.
d. Start with a broad question.
, C
The more focused the question is, the easier it becomes to search for
evidence in the scientific literature. The PICO format allows the nurse to ask
focused questions that are intervention based. Inappropriately formed
questions (general search or broad question) will likely lead to irrelevant
sources of information. It is not beneficial to read hundreds of articles. It is
more beneficial to read the best four to six articles that specifically address
the question.
A nurse is implementing an evidence-based practice project regarding infection rates.
After reviewing research literature, which other evidence should the nurse review?
a. Quality improvement data
b. Inductive reasoning data
c. Informed consent data
d. Biased data
A
When implementing an evidence-based practice project, it is important to first
review evidence from appropriate research and quality improvement data.
Inductive reasoning is used to develop generalizations or theories from
specific observations; this study needs specifics. Informed consent is not data
but a process and form that subjects must sign before participating in research
projects/studies. Biased data is based on opinions; facts are needed for this
study.
A nurse writes the following PICOT question: How do patients with breast cancer rate
their quality of life? How should the nurse evaluate this question?
a. A true PICOT question regardless of the number of elements
b. A true PICOT question because the intervention comes before the control
informed consent. What must the nurse researcher ensure to obtain informed consent?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Gives complete information about the purpose
b. Allows free choice to participate or withdraw
c. Understands how confidentiality is maintained
d. Identifies risks and benefits of participation e. Ensures that subjects complete the
study
A, B, C, D
Informed consent means that research subjects (1) are given full and complete
information about the purpose of a study, procedures, data collection,
potential harm and benefits, and alternative methods of treatment; (2) are
capable of fully understanding the research and the implications of
participation; (3) have the power of free choice to voluntarily consent or
decline participation in the research; and (4) understand how the researcher
, maintains confidentiality or anonymity. Completion of the study is not needed
for informed consent.
The nurse is preparing to conduct research that will allow precise measurement of a
phenomenon. Which methods will provide the nurse with the right kind of data? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Surveys
b. Phenomenology
c. Grounded theory
d. Evaluation research
e. Nonexperimental research
A, D, E
Experimental research, nonexperimental research, surveys, and evaluation
research are all forms of quantitative research that allow for precise
measurement. Phenomenology and grounded theory are forms of qualitative
research.
A nurse wants to change a patient procedure. Which action will the nurse take to easily
find research evidence to support this change?
a. Read all the articles found on the Internet.
b. Make a general search of the Internet.
c. Use a PICOT format for the search.
d. Start with a broad question.
, C
The more focused the question is, the easier it becomes to search for
evidence in the scientific literature. The PICO format allows the nurse to ask
focused questions that are intervention based. Inappropriately formed
questions (general search or broad question) will likely lead to irrelevant
sources of information. It is not beneficial to read hundreds of articles. It is
more beneficial to read the best four to six articles that specifically address
the question.
A nurse is implementing an evidence-based practice project regarding infection rates.
After reviewing research literature, which other evidence should the nurse review?
a. Quality improvement data
b. Inductive reasoning data
c. Informed consent data
d. Biased data
A
When implementing an evidence-based practice project, it is important to first
review evidence from appropriate research and quality improvement data.
Inductive reasoning is used to develop generalizations or theories from
specific observations; this study needs specifics. Informed consent is not data
but a process and form that subjects must sign before participating in research
projects/studies. Biased data is based on opinions; facts are needed for this
study.
A nurse writes the following PICOT question: How do patients with breast cancer rate
their quality of life? How should the nurse evaluate this question?
a. A true PICOT question regardless of the number of elements
b. A true PICOT question because the intervention comes before the control
