Nursing Research Study
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,The most reliable means of 1. obtaining nursing C. scientific research
knowledge is through
A. trial and error.
B. tradition.
C. scientific research.
D. authority.
1. Applied research A. often leads to basic research.
A. often leads to basic research.
B. depends on the existence of healthy participants.
C. usually occurs in a laboratory.
D. is not usually based on an immediate practical need.
1. The major reason for conducting nursing research is to A. promote evidence-based care for patients/clients.
A. promote evidence-based care for patients/clients.
B. promote the growth of the nursing profession.
C. document the cost-effectiveness of nursing care.
D. ensure accountability for nursing practice.
1. What statement explains how research is establishing B. Through research, nursing has been establishing a body of knowledge that is
the credibility of nursing as a profession? distinct from other professions.
A. Nursing has traditionally borrowed knowledge from the
natural sciences.
B. Through research, nursing has been establishing a
body of knowledge that is distinct from other professions.
C. Nurses were included on the Gallup Poll as
professionals with an ethical standard.
D. The nursing profession exists to provide service to
society.
1. What type of research provides a statistical analysis of A. quantitative research studies
the relationships among variables?
A. quantitative research studies
B. qualitative research studies
C. a tightly controlled study
D. a cost-effectiveness study
1. Describe the usual setting for research during a B. A small numbers of participants usually share their information in a natural
qualitative study. setting.
A. The setting is usually a remote place where the
participant responds to a survey.
B. A small numbers of participants usually share their
information in a natural setting.
C. Large numbers of participants respond to computer-
based surveys from their homes.
D. A proctored and quiet test setting is used to collect
information.
1. What is a graduate of a practice-focused doctoral A. Use advanced leadership knowledge.
nursing program academically prepared to do? Choose all B. Evaluate research.
that apply. C. Translate research into practice.
A. Use advanced leadership knowledge.
B. Evaluate research.
C. Translate research into practice.
D. Begin an independent program of research.
E. Carry out research.
1. All nurses should be able to A. identify researchable problems for nursing research studies
A. identify researchable problems for nursing research
studies.
B. explain the details of a medical research study to
potential participants.
C. determine when most study findings are ready for use in
nursing practice.
D. confidently critique the majority of published nursing
research studies.
, 1. As nurses first began to receive advanced educational A. nursing education.
preparation and became qualified to conduct research,
many of their studies concerned
A. nursing education.
B. characteristics of nurses.
C. nursing administration.
D. nursing care.
1. First Nursing Research Journal A. Nursing Research
A. Nursing Research
B. Qualitative Nursing Research
C. Clinical Nursing Research
D. Biological Research for Nursing
Nursing Research systematic, objective process of analyzing phenomena of importance to nursing
Clinical Nursing Research nursing research studies involving clients or that have the potential for affecting
clients
Empirical Data objective data gathered through the sense organs
Basic Research research that is conducted to generate knowledge rather than to solve immediate
problems
Applied Research research that is conducted to find a solution to an immediate practice problem
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice nursing practice that is based on the best available evidence, particularly research
findings
Quantitative Research research that is concerned with objectivity, tight controls over the research situation,
and ability to generalize findings
Qualitative Research research that is concerned with subjective meaning of an experience to an
individual
What person or organization is generally credited with A. Archie Cochrane
starting the movement toward evidence-based practice?
A. Archie Cochrane
B. David Sackett
C. Cochrane Collaboration D. Agency for Healthcare
Quality and Research
Identify the professional role of the person who introduced B. a British epidemiologist
the concept of using evidence as a basis for practice
decisions.
A. an American Nurse
B. a British epidemiologist
C. one of the earliest male nurses
D. an Australian who started the Cochrane Library
Guide | Research
Methods, Evidence-Based
Practice & Exam Review |
Graded A+ | Guaranteed
success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,The most reliable means of 1. obtaining nursing C. scientific research
knowledge is through
A. trial and error.
B. tradition.
C. scientific research.
D. authority.
1. Applied research A. often leads to basic research.
A. often leads to basic research.
B. depends on the existence of healthy participants.
C. usually occurs in a laboratory.
D. is not usually based on an immediate practical need.
1. The major reason for conducting nursing research is to A. promote evidence-based care for patients/clients.
A. promote evidence-based care for patients/clients.
B. promote the growth of the nursing profession.
C. document the cost-effectiveness of nursing care.
D. ensure accountability for nursing practice.
1. What statement explains how research is establishing B. Through research, nursing has been establishing a body of knowledge that is
the credibility of nursing as a profession? distinct from other professions.
A. Nursing has traditionally borrowed knowledge from the
natural sciences.
B. Through research, nursing has been establishing a
body of knowledge that is distinct from other professions.
C. Nurses were included on the Gallup Poll as
professionals with an ethical standard.
D. The nursing profession exists to provide service to
society.
1. What type of research provides a statistical analysis of A. quantitative research studies
the relationships among variables?
A. quantitative research studies
B. qualitative research studies
C. a tightly controlled study
D. a cost-effectiveness study
1. Describe the usual setting for research during a B. A small numbers of participants usually share their information in a natural
qualitative study. setting.
A. The setting is usually a remote place where the
participant responds to a survey.
B. A small numbers of participants usually share their
information in a natural setting.
C. Large numbers of participants respond to computer-
based surveys from their homes.
D. A proctored and quiet test setting is used to collect
information.
1. What is a graduate of a practice-focused doctoral A. Use advanced leadership knowledge.
nursing program academically prepared to do? Choose all B. Evaluate research.
that apply. C. Translate research into practice.
A. Use advanced leadership knowledge.
B. Evaluate research.
C. Translate research into practice.
D. Begin an independent program of research.
E. Carry out research.
1. All nurses should be able to A. identify researchable problems for nursing research studies
A. identify researchable problems for nursing research
studies.
B. explain the details of a medical research study to
potential participants.
C. determine when most study findings are ready for use in
nursing practice.
D. confidently critique the majority of published nursing
research studies.
, 1. As nurses first began to receive advanced educational A. nursing education.
preparation and became qualified to conduct research,
many of their studies concerned
A. nursing education.
B. characteristics of nurses.
C. nursing administration.
D. nursing care.
1. First Nursing Research Journal A. Nursing Research
A. Nursing Research
B. Qualitative Nursing Research
C. Clinical Nursing Research
D. Biological Research for Nursing
Nursing Research systematic, objective process of analyzing phenomena of importance to nursing
Clinical Nursing Research nursing research studies involving clients or that have the potential for affecting
clients
Empirical Data objective data gathered through the sense organs
Basic Research research that is conducted to generate knowledge rather than to solve immediate
problems
Applied Research research that is conducted to find a solution to an immediate practice problem
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice nursing practice that is based on the best available evidence, particularly research
findings
Quantitative Research research that is concerned with objectivity, tight controls over the research situation,
and ability to generalize findings
Qualitative Research research that is concerned with subjective meaning of an experience to an
individual
What person or organization is generally credited with A. Archie Cochrane
starting the movement toward evidence-based practice?
A. Archie Cochrane
B. David Sackett
C. Cochrane Collaboration D. Agency for Healthcare
Quality and Research
Identify the professional role of the person who introduced B. a British epidemiologist
the concept of using evidence as a basis for practice
decisions.
A. an American Nurse
B. a British epidemiologist
C. one of the earliest male nurses
D. an Australian who started the Cochrane Library
