NSE 212 MIDTERM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
wk 1 Characteristics of quantitative research methods
Answer:
- a series of logical steps
- careful accounting for and control of factors that may influence findings
- Data usually consists of numbers and statistical formulas that are analyzed
Question:
wk 1 Nursing Research
Answer:
Systematic, logical and rigorous investigation with the aim of answering questions
about nursing phenomena.
Question:
wk 1 Effect of research on the nursing profession (4)
Answer:
1) Expand the unique body of knowledge 2)Form the foundation for evidence-informed
practice.
3) Allows for evolution of practice based on changes in the environment & health issues
4) Keeps the profession up to date (relevant)
Question:
wk 1 Phenomena
Answer:
Occurrences/circumstances that are perceivable by the senses. Ex: pain, loss, anxiety
Question:
wk 1 Evidence-based practice
Answer:
The integration of 3 knowledge bases:
2) High quality research
2) Clinical experience
3) Client/family values "Problem solving approach to clinical practice"
Question:
wk 1 Evidence Informed Practice
Answer:
Broader than "evidence based practice". It's practice guided by research utilization
(RU), case studies/reports, and expert opinion. Ex: "ways of knowing", cultural and
religious norms, and CJ
,Question:
wk 1 Research Utilization
- Conceptual
- Decision Driven
Answer:
A subset of Evidence Informed Practice, focuses on the application of research findings
to improve client care. Conceptual: "knowledge creep" influence the thinking of the HCP
but may not impact action. Decision Driven: using research in practice as an application
of scientific knowledge (i.e. new practice, policy, procedure or intervention).
Question:
wk 1 Appraisal of research to practice
Answer:
Assessing research using standards to determine it's applicability.
Question:
wk 1 Nurse's Role in Research (4)
Answer:
1) Consumer (of research applicable to practice)
2) Generator of questions (related to nursing issues)
3) Investigator/participant in research
4) Protector of research participants (ensure consent)
Question:
wk 1 5 CNA position statements on the role of nurses in research
Answer:
The nurse must:
1) Facilitate evidence informed decision making in practice.
2) Critically consider the quality of research before incorporating it into practice.
3) Generate researchable questions and communicate them.
4) Participate in or conduct research. 5)Evaluate and promote evidence-informed
nursing practice
Question:
wk 1 Approaches to Science:
1) Inductive reasoning
2) Deductive reasoning
Answer:
1) Start with details of experience and move to a general picture. Used by qualitative
researchers (client interviews -> broad theory).
2) Start with a general picture and move to a specific direction. Used in quantitative
research. (broad/general theory -> specific data).
, Question:
wk 1 The 6 Step Quantitative Research Process
Answer:
#1: ID purpose/question #2: Review literature on the concept #3: ID a framework to
explain the concepts #4: Decide on the most appropriate study design (research
methods). #5: Select a sample and measure your variables #6: Analyze data and report
weather hypotheses are true/false
Question:
wk 1 Historical events in Nursing Research (1900;
1900-19140;
1950-1960;
1960-1999;
2000-2012)
Answer:
1900: Nursing becomes a formal discipline, schools are formed. 1900-1940: Emphasis
not on research but on preparation of nurses for practice 1950-1960: First master's
program in nursing in Canada & the development of nursing theories/ guides for
practice and research 1960-1999: First federally funded grant for nursing research
2000-2012: Research Chair Awards are granted to nursing PhD programs in nursing are
initiated at numerous universities across Canada.
Question:
wk 1
1) Values
2) Beliefs
Answer:
1) the things that the nurse researcher holds to be important.
2) are the motivating values, concepts, principles, and the nature of human knowledge.
Question:
wk 1 Nature of Knowledge (+ 2 sub categories; theoretical and empirical)
Answer:
The knowledge development process (curiosity, asking questions). Theoretical:
developing or testing ideas (guides practice and research). Empirical:observations
about reality (e.g delivering interventions, conducting surveys or questionnaires).
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
wk 1 Characteristics of quantitative research methods
Answer:
- a series of logical steps
- careful accounting for and control of factors that may influence findings
- Data usually consists of numbers and statistical formulas that are analyzed
Question:
wk 1 Nursing Research
Answer:
Systematic, logical and rigorous investigation with the aim of answering questions
about nursing phenomena.
Question:
wk 1 Effect of research on the nursing profession (4)
Answer:
1) Expand the unique body of knowledge 2)Form the foundation for evidence-informed
practice.
3) Allows for evolution of practice based on changes in the environment & health issues
4) Keeps the profession up to date (relevant)
Question:
wk 1 Phenomena
Answer:
Occurrences/circumstances that are perceivable by the senses. Ex: pain, loss, anxiety
Question:
wk 1 Evidence-based practice
Answer:
The integration of 3 knowledge bases:
2) High quality research
2) Clinical experience
3) Client/family values "Problem solving approach to clinical practice"
Question:
wk 1 Evidence Informed Practice
Answer:
Broader than "evidence based practice". It's practice guided by research utilization
(RU), case studies/reports, and expert opinion. Ex: "ways of knowing", cultural and
religious norms, and CJ
,Question:
wk 1 Research Utilization
- Conceptual
- Decision Driven
Answer:
A subset of Evidence Informed Practice, focuses on the application of research findings
to improve client care. Conceptual: "knowledge creep" influence the thinking of the HCP
but may not impact action. Decision Driven: using research in practice as an application
of scientific knowledge (i.e. new practice, policy, procedure or intervention).
Question:
wk 1 Appraisal of research to practice
Answer:
Assessing research using standards to determine it's applicability.
Question:
wk 1 Nurse's Role in Research (4)
Answer:
1) Consumer (of research applicable to practice)
2) Generator of questions (related to nursing issues)
3) Investigator/participant in research
4) Protector of research participants (ensure consent)
Question:
wk 1 5 CNA position statements on the role of nurses in research
Answer:
The nurse must:
1) Facilitate evidence informed decision making in practice.
2) Critically consider the quality of research before incorporating it into practice.
3) Generate researchable questions and communicate them.
4) Participate in or conduct research. 5)Evaluate and promote evidence-informed
nursing practice
Question:
wk 1 Approaches to Science:
1) Inductive reasoning
2) Deductive reasoning
Answer:
1) Start with details of experience and move to a general picture. Used by qualitative
researchers (client interviews -> broad theory).
2) Start with a general picture and move to a specific direction. Used in quantitative
research. (broad/general theory -> specific data).
, Question:
wk 1 The 6 Step Quantitative Research Process
Answer:
#1: ID purpose/question #2: Review literature on the concept #3: ID a framework to
explain the concepts #4: Decide on the most appropriate study design (research
methods). #5: Select a sample and measure your variables #6: Analyze data and report
weather hypotheses are true/false
Question:
wk 1 Historical events in Nursing Research (1900;
1900-19140;
1950-1960;
1960-1999;
2000-2012)
Answer:
1900: Nursing becomes a formal discipline, schools are formed. 1900-1940: Emphasis
not on research but on preparation of nurses for practice 1950-1960: First master's
program in nursing in Canada & the development of nursing theories/ guides for
practice and research 1960-1999: First federally funded grant for nursing research
2000-2012: Research Chair Awards are granted to nursing PhD programs in nursing are
initiated at numerous universities across Canada.
Question:
wk 1
1) Values
2) Beliefs
Answer:
1) the things that the nurse researcher holds to be important.
2) are the motivating values, concepts, principles, and the nature of human knowledge.
Question:
wk 1 Nature of Knowledge (+ 2 sub categories; theoretical and empirical)
Answer:
The knowledge development process (curiosity, asking questions). Theoretical:
developing or testing ideas (guides practice and research). Empirical:observations
about reality (e.g delivering interventions, conducting surveys or questionnaires).
