Evidence-Based Nursing
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,associate degree nurse nurse who demonstrates an awareness of the value or relevance of research in
nursing
BSN nurse that is a consumer of research, understands basic elements of evidence-
based practice, works with others to identify nursing problems that need to be
investigated, collaborates on research teams, and shares research findings with
colleagues
master's degree in nursing nurse that evaluates research findings, develops and implements evidence
based practice guidelines, identifies practice and system problems requiring
study, and collaborates and assists others in initiating research
doctoral preparation in nursing nurse that translates scientific knowledge into complex clinical interventions
tailored to meet individual, family, and community health and illness needs;
also pursues intellectual inquiry and conducts independent research for the
purpose of extending nursing knowledge
inductive type of research where you go from particular to general
deductive type of research where you go from general to particular
basic type of research that is fundamental or pure research that generates, tests, and
expands theories without regard to its later use
applied type of research that answers questions regarding the applicability of basic
theories in practical situations
retrospective type of research that is data collected in the past
prospective type of research that is data collected in the present
cross-sectional type of research that is data collected at one point in time with no follow-up
longitudinal type of research that is data collected at different intervals over time -
following a cohort of subjects
qualitative research that studies phenomena in context, focuses on meanings, patterns,
and themes, uses natural settings, the researcher is directly involved, the design
is flexible, researcher is "tool", there is a smaller sample size, and the
experience is described
quantitative research that studies discreet and selected variables, focuses on measurement,
uses an artificial setting, the researcher is detached or objective, there is a fixed
design, precise tools control variables, there is a larger sample size, the goal is
measurable, and variables, statistics, and hypotheses are used
, B and D Which of the following would need to be studied using quantitative methods?
Select all that apply
A. what is the decision making process of HIV+ patients seeking treatment?
B. what effect does room temperature have on the colonization rate of bacteria
in urinary catheter?
C. what are the sources of stress among nursing home residents?
D. does therapeutic touch affect the vital signs of hospitalized patients
experimental type of research in which the researcher has more control and manipulation
non-experimental type of research that is more descriptive and exploratory in nature
abstract portion of research report that is summary or condensed version of research
report; varies in format and length but is usually 100-500 words; contains
information on general research problem or question, general approach taken,
and people in study; helps you decide if you want to read entire article
introduction or problem portion of research report that is the problem section; explains why study was
needed, has literature review, and may have hypotheses
methods portion of research report that explains how research was implemented in the
study, explains the sample, data collection procedures, and has data analysis
results portion of research report that summarizes specific findings; for quantitate
studies has statistical analysis results while for qualitative studies has themes
and categories
discussion and conclusion portion of research report that contains new knowledge or confirmation of
previous knowledge - may contain limitations and recommendations; has
evidence for evidence based practice; is often best section to start with
B A researcher uses which approach to knowledge generating to develop a
specific hypothesis from a general theory?
A. inductive reasoning
B. deductive reasoning
C. tradition and authority
D. trial and error
B The mission of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is to:
A. evaluate baccalaureate degree programs in nursing for accreditation
B. provide funding programs that focus on studies related to health care
outcomes
C. promote the status of nursing as a profession among allied health disciplines
D. monitor the practice of nursing to assist State Boards with quality control
Exam | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
,associate degree nurse nurse who demonstrates an awareness of the value or relevance of research in
nursing
BSN nurse that is a consumer of research, understands basic elements of evidence-
based practice, works with others to identify nursing problems that need to be
investigated, collaborates on research teams, and shares research findings with
colleagues
master's degree in nursing nurse that evaluates research findings, develops and implements evidence
based practice guidelines, identifies practice and system problems requiring
study, and collaborates and assists others in initiating research
doctoral preparation in nursing nurse that translates scientific knowledge into complex clinical interventions
tailored to meet individual, family, and community health and illness needs;
also pursues intellectual inquiry and conducts independent research for the
purpose of extending nursing knowledge
inductive type of research where you go from particular to general
deductive type of research where you go from general to particular
basic type of research that is fundamental or pure research that generates, tests, and
expands theories without regard to its later use
applied type of research that answers questions regarding the applicability of basic
theories in practical situations
retrospective type of research that is data collected in the past
prospective type of research that is data collected in the present
cross-sectional type of research that is data collected at one point in time with no follow-up
longitudinal type of research that is data collected at different intervals over time -
following a cohort of subjects
qualitative research that studies phenomena in context, focuses on meanings, patterns,
and themes, uses natural settings, the researcher is directly involved, the design
is flexible, researcher is "tool", there is a smaller sample size, and the
experience is described
quantitative research that studies discreet and selected variables, focuses on measurement,
uses an artificial setting, the researcher is detached or objective, there is a fixed
design, precise tools control variables, there is a larger sample size, the goal is
measurable, and variables, statistics, and hypotheses are used
, B and D Which of the following would need to be studied using quantitative methods?
Select all that apply
A. what is the decision making process of HIV+ patients seeking treatment?
B. what effect does room temperature have on the colonization rate of bacteria
in urinary catheter?
C. what are the sources of stress among nursing home residents?
D. does therapeutic touch affect the vital signs of hospitalized patients
experimental type of research in which the researcher has more control and manipulation
non-experimental type of research that is more descriptive and exploratory in nature
abstract portion of research report that is summary or condensed version of research
report; varies in format and length but is usually 100-500 words; contains
information on general research problem or question, general approach taken,
and people in study; helps you decide if you want to read entire article
introduction or problem portion of research report that is the problem section; explains why study was
needed, has literature review, and may have hypotheses
methods portion of research report that explains how research was implemented in the
study, explains the sample, data collection procedures, and has data analysis
results portion of research report that summarizes specific findings; for quantitate
studies has statistical analysis results while for qualitative studies has themes
and categories
discussion and conclusion portion of research report that contains new knowledge or confirmation of
previous knowledge - may contain limitations and recommendations; has
evidence for evidence based practice; is often best section to start with
B A researcher uses which approach to knowledge generating to develop a
specific hypothesis from a general theory?
A. inductive reasoning
B. deductive reasoning
C. tradition and authority
D. trial and error
B The mission of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is to:
A. evaluate baccalaureate degree programs in nursing for accreditation
B. provide funding programs that focus on studies related to health care
outcomes
C. promote the status of nursing as a profession among allied health disciplines
D. monitor the practice of nursing to assist State Boards with quality control
