Test Bank – Nursing Research in Canada,
5th Edition by Mina Singh et al. Verified
Q&A Chapters 1–21 Complete
CHAPTER 1: THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN NURSING
QUESTION 1: A key step to the development of nursing research was:
A) the endowment of nursing research chairs.
B) universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs.
C) a baccalaureate degree becoming the entry to practice.
D) the Canadian Nurses Association developing a research mandate.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs provided an
introduction to research within the BScN programs and led to further nursing
education at the MSN and PhD levels. Endowment of nursing research chairs
did not occur until the number of nurses with PhD degrees increased.
Baccalaureate degrees becoming the entry to practice did not occur until the
21st century. The CNA did not develop a research mandate until the end of
the 20th century [citation:1].
QUESTION 2: How is nursing research significant to the profession of nursing?
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,A) Responsibility is more specifically defined.
B) Liability within the practice of nursing is decreased.
C) A specialized body of knowledge is generated for use in the delivery of health care.
D) The scope of nursing practice is expanded into areas formerly reserved for other disciplines.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Theory-based nursing research provides a foundation for evidence-informed
nursing care. Research aids in documenting accountability, but professional
guidelines regarding responsibility already exist. Liability is a legal concept;
research does not promote liability. Nursing research expands the discipline
of nursing as it pertains to nursing practice [citation:1][citation:6].
QUESTION 3: Why are nursing practice-oriented scientific investigations valuable?
A) They validate the effectiveness of particular nursing interventions.
B) They encourage consumers to question the quality of health care.
C) They limit the theory base for clinical decision making.
D) They mandate health care reform.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Practice-focused research supports the effectiveness of nursing
interventions and reinforces quality of nursing care. They help reassure
consumers about the quality of health care, support the development of the
theory base for clinical decision making, and reinforce the effectiveness
of current nursing practice [citation:6].
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,QUESTION 4: When a change in nursing practice results in decreased cost of care,
what additional factor must be considered before general implementation of this change?
A) Ensuring compliance of the change by nurses with diverse educational backgrounds
B) Maintaining or improving the quality of care resulting from the change in practice
C) Encouraging patients to be active partners in their health care decisions
D) Disseminating the change beyond the discipline of nursing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are accountable to maintain quality patient care despite
cost-cutting measures. Not all nurses are responsible for supervising compliance
with new measures. Nurses should encourage patient participation in care despite
cost-cutting measures. Nurses are not responsible for reforming other
disciplines [citation:1].
QUESTION 5: Why do nurses who do not conduct research need to understand the nursing
research process?
A) To identify potential participants for clinical research studies
B) To assist in collecting accurate data for clinical research studies
C) To teach patients and families about the usefulness of participation in research
D) To be able to evaluate nursing research reports for relevance to their own clinical practice
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All nurses need to be able to evaluate nursing research reports for
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, relevance to their own clinical practice to provide evidence-informed care.
While some nurses may assist with research, the primary reason for all nurses
to understand research is to critically appraise and apply research findings
to patient care [citation:1].
QUESTION 6: The primary purpose of nursing research is to:
A) Develop new medical treatments for diseases
B) Generate knowledge that informs nursing practice and improves patient outcomes
C) Replace the need for clinical experience
D) Standardize nursing care across all settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary purpose of nursing research is to generate knowledge that
informs nursing practice, improves patient outcomes, and contributes to the
scientific basis of the discipline. It complements clinical experience and is
broader than medical treatment development [citation:3].
QUESTION 7: A nurse researcher is designing a study to explore the lived experience
of cancer survivors. Which type of research is most appropriate?
A) Quantitative research
B) Qualitative research
C) Experimental research
D) Descriptive research
Correct Answer: B
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5th Edition by Mina Singh et al. Verified
Q&A Chapters 1–21 Complete
CHAPTER 1: THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN NURSING
QUESTION 1: A key step to the development of nursing research was:
A) the endowment of nursing research chairs.
B) universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs.
C) a baccalaureate degree becoming the entry to practice.
D) the Canadian Nurses Association developing a research mandate.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs provided an
introduction to research within the BScN programs and led to further nursing
education at the MSN and PhD levels. Endowment of nursing research chairs
did not occur until the number of nurses with PhD degrees increased.
Baccalaureate degrees becoming the entry to practice did not occur until the
21st century. The CNA did not develop a research mandate until the end of
the 20th century [citation:1].
QUESTION 2: How is nursing research significant to the profession of nursing?
1
,A) Responsibility is more specifically defined.
B) Liability within the practice of nursing is decreased.
C) A specialized body of knowledge is generated for use in the delivery of health care.
D) The scope of nursing practice is expanded into areas formerly reserved for other disciplines.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Theory-based nursing research provides a foundation for evidence-informed
nursing care. Research aids in documenting accountability, but professional
guidelines regarding responsibility already exist. Liability is a legal concept;
research does not promote liability. Nursing research expands the discipline
of nursing as it pertains to nursing practice [citation:1][citation:6].
QUESTION 3: Why are nursing practice-oriented scientific investigations valuable?
A) They validate the effectiveness of particular nursing interventions.
B) They encourage consumers to question the quality of health care.
C) They limit the theory base for clinical decision making.
D) They mandate health care reform.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Practice-focused research supports the effectiveness of nursing
interventions and reinforces quality of nursing care. They help reassure
consumers about the quality of health care, support the development of the
theory base for clinical decision making, and reinforce the effectiveness
of current nursing practice [citation:6].
2
,QUESTION 4: When a change in nursing practice results in decreased cost of care,
what additional factor must be considered before general implementation of this change?
A) Ensuring compliance of the change by nurses with diverse educational backgrounds
B) Maintaining or improving the quality of care resulting from the change in practice
C) Encouraging patients to be active partners in their health care decisions
D) Disseminating the change beyond the discipline of nursing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are accountable to maintain quality patient care despite
cost-cutting measures. Not all nurses are responsible for supervising compliance
with new measures. Nurses should encourage patient participation in care despite
cost-cutting measures. Nurses are not responsible for reforming other
disciplines [citation:1].
QUESTION 5: Why do nurses who do not conduct research need to understand the nursing
research process?
A) To identify potential participants for clinical research studies
B) To assist in collecting accurate data for clinical research studies
C) To teach patients and families about the usefulness of participation in research
D) To be able to evaluate nursing research reports for relevance to their own clinical practice
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All nurses need to be able to evaluate nursing research reports for
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, relevance to their own clinical practice to provide evidence-informed care.
While some nurses may assist with research, the primary reason for all nurses
to understand research is to critically appraise and apply research findings
to patient care [citation:1].
QUESTION 6: The primary purpose of nursing research is to:
A) Develop new medical treatments for diseases
B) Generate knowledge that informs nursing practice and improves patient outcomes
C) Replace the need for clinical experience
D) Standardize nursing care across all settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary purpose of nursing research is to generate knowledge that
informs nursing practice, improves patient outcomes, and contributes to the
scientific basis of the discipline. It complements clinical experience and is
broader than medical treatment development [citation:3].
QUESTION 7: A nurse researcher is designing a study to explore the lived experience
of cancer survivors. Which type of research is most appropriate?
A) Quantitative research
B) Qualitative research
C) Experimental research
D) Descriptive research
Correct Answer: B
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