Chapter 1 Introduction to Nursing
Research and Its Importance in Building
an Evidence-Based Practice
1. A nurse understands the meaning of entering the world of nursing research to be? Select all
that apply.
a. A way of learning a unique language
b. A way of using old experiences to learn
c. A new way of experiencing reality
d. A new way of learning multiple languages
e. A way of incorporating new rules - ANS-ANS: A, C, E
Nursing research is considered a "world" that is a truly new way of experiencing reality. Entering
a new world means learning a unique language, incorporating new rules, and using new
experiences to learn how to interact effectively within the world. The world of nursing research is
not a way of using old experiences to learn nor a new way of learning multiple languages.
\1. Which statement best describes evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. A combination of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and the needs and values of
patients
b. A determination of the factors necessary to control patient responses to care and delivery of
care
c. The development of population care guidelines applicable to all patients
d. The utilization of quantitative and qualitative studies to enhance patient outcomes -
ANS-ANS: A
Evidence-based practice evolves from the integration of the best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient needs and values. Studies that attempt to find determinants of patient
outcomes are generally experimental or quasi-experimental. They may be used to guide EBP
but do not completely define it. EBP is a combination of guidelines and specific patient needs
and values. Quantitative and qualitative studies applied to the evaluation of patient outcomes
are part of EBP but do not completely define EBP. DIF: Cognitive level: Remembering
(Knowledge)
\10. The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) began to change its focus to
a. funding nursing rather than medical research.
b. evaluating outcomes rather than process studies.
c. increasing the status and funding for nursing research.
, d. supporting the dissemination of nursing research. - ANS-ANS: C
The National Center for Nursing Research (NCNR) changed its name to the NINR to increase
the status and funding of nursing research. The change in focus from medical to nursing
research came about with the first nursing programs. Outcomes research emerged in the 1980s
and 1990s to document the effectiveness of healthcare services. The NCNR's purpose was to
support the conduct and dissemination of knowledge development through nursing research.
\11. An emphasis of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Hospital
Designation Program for Excellence in Nursing is
a. research and development of clinical practice guidelines.
b. putting qualitative research into practice in clinical settings.
c. using standard nursing care plans based on outcomes research.
d. utilizing evidence-based practice in nursing. - ANS-ANS: D
ANCC implemented the Magnet Hospital Designation Program for Excellence in Nursing
Service in 1990 that emphasized EBP for nursing. Clinical practice guidelines are a more recent
phenomenon, using evidence-based research, expert opinion, and patient needs and values to
standardize care. Qualitative research was introduced in the late 1970s to gain insight into the
phenomena related to nursing. Outcomes research was important in the 1980s to 1990s to
document the effectiveness of healthcare services
\12. In a position statement in 2006, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
identified a need to
a. acquire clinical knowledge and expertise.
b. focus on evidence-based practice.
c. fund academic nursing research.
d. prepare a workforce of nurse scientists. - ANS-ANS: D
The AACN identified the importance of creating a research culture, providing high-quality
educational programs to prepare a workforce of nurse scientists, develop a sound research
structure, and obtain funding for nursing research. Basic nursing education focuses on clinical
knowledge and expertise. Evidence-based practice is a focus of ANCC and the Magnet
Designation Program for Excellence in Nursing Service. The NINR focuses on funding for
nursing research.
\13. The lead agency designated to improve healthcare quality is
a. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
b. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
c. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).
d. National Institute for Nursing Research (NINR). - ANS-ANS: A
AHRQ is a scientific partner with the public and private sectors to improve the quality and safety
of patient care. ANCC provides credentialing for advanced practice nurses and for Magnet
Research and Its Importance in Building
an Evidence-Based Practice
1. A nurse understands the meaning of entering the world of nursing research to be? Select all
that apply.
a. A way of learning a unique language
b. A way of using old experiences to learn
c. A new way of experiencing reality
d. A new way of learning multiple languages
e. A way of incorporating new rules - ANS-ANS: A, C, E
Nursing research is considered a "world" that is a truly new way of experiencing reality. Entering
a new world means learning a unique language, incorporating new rules, and using new
experiences to learn how to interact effectively within the world. The world of nursing research is
not a way of using old experiences to learn nor a new way of learning multiple languages.
\1. Which statement best describes evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. A combination of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and the needs and values of
patients
b. A determination of the factors necessary to control patient responses to care and delivery of
care
c. The development of population care guidelines applicable to all patients
d. The utilization of quantitative and qualitative studies to enhance patient outcomes -
ANS-ANS: A
Evidence-based practice evolves from the integration of the best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient needs and values. Studies that attempt to find determinants of patient
outcomes are generally experimental or quasi-experimental. They may be used to guide EBP
but do not completely define it. EBP is a combination of guidelines and specific patient needs
and values. Quantitative and qualitative studies applied to the evaluation of patient outcomes
are part of EBP but do not completely define EBP. DIF: Cognitive level: Remembering
(Knowledge)
\10. The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) began to change its focus to
a. funding nursing rather than medical research.
b. evaluating outcomes rather than process studies.
c. increasing the status and funding for nursing research.
, d. supporting the dissemination of nursing research. - ANS-ANS: C
The National Center for Nursing Research (NCNR) changed its name to the NINR to increase
the status and funding of nursing research. The change in focus from medical to nursing
research came about with the first nursing programs. Outcomes research emerged in the 1980s
and 1990s to document the effectiveness of healthcare services. The NCNR's purpose was to
support the conduct and dissemination of knowledge development through nursing research.
\11. An emphasis of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Hospital
Designation Program for Excellence in Nursing is
a. research and development of clinical practice guidelines.
b. putting qualitative research into practice in clinical settings.
c. using standard nursing care plans based on outcomes research.
d. utilizing evidence-based practice in nursing. - ANS-ANS: D
ANCC implemented the Magnet Hospital Designation Program for Excellence in Nursing
Service in 1990 that emphasized EBP for nursing. Clinical practice guidelines are a more recent
phenomenon, using evidence-based research, expert opinion, and patient needs and values to
standardize care. Qualitative research was introduced in the late 1970s to gain insight into the
phenomena related to nursing. Outcomes research was important in the 1980s to 1990s to
document the effectiveness of healthcare services
\12. In a position statement in 2006, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
identified a need to
a. acquire clinical knowledge and expertise.
b. focus on evidence-based practice.
c. fund academic nursing research.
d. prepare a workforce of nurse scientists. - ANS-ANS: D
The AACN identified the importance of creating a research culture, providing high-quality
educational programs to prepare a workforce of nurse scientists, develop a sound research
structure, and obtain funding for nursing research. Basic nursing education focuses on clinical
knowledge and expertise. Evidence-based practice is a focus of ANCC and the Magnet
Designation Program for Excellence in Nursing Service. The NINR focuses on funding for
nursing research.
\13. The lead agency designated to improve healthcare quality is
a. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
b. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
c. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).
d. National Institute for Nursing Research (NINR). - ANS-ANS: A
AHRQ is a scientific partner with the public and private sectors to improve the quality and safety
of patient care. ANCC provides credentialing for advanced practice nurses and for Magnet
