Contemporary Nursing - Exam #2
Questions with correct Answers 2025/2026
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The traditional scientific approach of quantitative research is the best approach for nursing
research. T or F - ANS-False
Studies that build on previous work increase nursing knowledge and are more likely to receive
what? - ANS-Funding: In addition to building nursing knowledge, studies that build on previous
work are more likely to receive financial support.
Research is the same as problem solving. T or F - ANS-False: Research is different from
problem solving. Problem solving is specific to a given situation and is designed for immediate
action, whereas research is generalizable (transferable) to other situations and deals with
long-term solutions rather than immediate ones.
Who has the power to license RNs? - ANS-The state board of nursing
What is the primary purpose of licensure for nurses? - ANS-To protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the public
What is the most common reason nurses are disciplined by state boards of nursing? -
ANS-Practicing while impaired
Research - ANS-creative work undertaken on a systematic to increase new knowledge and use
it to devise new applications
quantitative research - ANS-involved standardized experimental designs driven by hypotheses,
measurable variables, outcomes, and statistical analysis.
Qualitative research - ANS-involves exploration of human experience, described and
interpreted by the researcher
historically, research science has been what? - ANS-"pure science"
Basic science - ANS-called "pure" or "bench" science research, summarizes and explains
scientific phenomena without regard for the immediate usefulness of the information. gathered
by obtaining knowledge.
,clinical science - ANS-"applied science". practical application of scientific theory
translational science - ANS-serves as a conduit between "bench" and "bedside". takes findings
from the lab tests for development for use at the bedside. then directs for research.
inductive reasoning - ANS-- begins with a particular experience and proceeds to
generalizations
- may lead the researcher to infer that this is an effective intervention
deductive reasoning - ANS-- proceeds from the general case to the specific case
- conclusions are drawn by logical inference from given premises
Health care settings are not a good fit with a laboratory setting - ANS-true
Nursing research - ANS-- the systematic investigation of phenomena related to improving
patient care
Nursing research qualities: (7) - ANS-- Arises from nurses' clinical observations
- Builds body of nursing knowledge
- Validates improvements in nursing practice
- Makes healthcare more efficient and cost-effective
- Occurs at all levels of nursing
- Utilizing research
- Conducting research
Problem solving vs research (6) - ANS-- Problem solving is specific to a given situation.
- Problem solving is designed for immediate action.
- Provides an effective intervention in one set of circumstances that has immediate application
- Research is generalizable (transferable) to other situations.
- Research deals with long-term solutions rather than immediate ones.
- Provides systematic investigation of phenomena (events or circumstances) related to
improving patient care
The research process steps (8) - ANS-- Identification of a research problem
- Review of the literature
- Formulation of the research question or hypothesis
- Design of the study
- Implementation of the study
- Drawing conclusions based on findings
- Discussion and/or implications
- Dissemination of findings
, purpose of published articles about nursing research - ANS-often generate interests in further
studies
Evidence- based practice: - ANS-an approach to the delivery of health care that "integrates the
best evidence from studies and patient care data with clinical expertise and patient preferences
and values"
nurses role in research - ANS-- Ideally, every nurse should be involved in research.
- Nurses should research results to improve their individual practices and keep informed of
current evidence-based research literature.
- Especially studies done in one's own area of clinical expertise
research and expectations of the BSN graduate nurse: - ANS-- Learns to critically appraise:
Read, interpret, and evaluate research for applicability to nursing practice
- Identify nursing problems that need to be investigated
- Participate in implementation of studies by assisting senior researchers in data collection
- Disseminate research-based knowledge by sharing useful findings with colleagues
- Is a knowledgeable consumer
- Use existing standards to determine the merit and readiness of research for use in clinical
practice (ANA, ANCC)
- Use EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE everyday
who determines licensing standards? - ANS-Nurse Practice Acts
Nurse pracice act has 4 objectives - ANS-1. defines the practice of professional nursing
2. sets the minimum qualification for licensure
3. determines the legal titles and abbreviations nurses may use
4. provides for disciplinary action of licensees
What is the State Board of Nursing responsible for? - ANS-- enforcing the nurse practice act in
your state.
- Publish rules and regulations that expand law
- Revise to keep up with new health care developments
- Nurse practice act in your state:
- Usually this is the most important law affecting nursing practice within state bounds
Three functions of SBN mirror federal and state governments: - ANS-Executive: administers
Nurse Practice Act
Legislative: adopts necessary rules to implement act
Judicial: authority to discipline a licensee or deny licensure
What is the primary purpose of licensing? - ANS-to protect public health, safety, and welfare
Questions with correct Answers 2025/2026
A+ Graded 100% Verified
The traditional scientific approach of quantitative research is the best approach for nursing
research. T or F - ANS-False
Studies that build on previous work increase nursing knowledge and are more likely to receive
what? - ANS-Funding: In addition to building nursing knowledge, studies that build on previous
work are more likely to receive financial support.
Research is the same as problem solving. T or F - ANS-False: Research is different from
problem solving. Problem solving is specific to a given situation and is designed for immediate
action, whereas research is generalizable (transferable) to other situations and deals with
long-term solutions rather than immediate ones.
Who has the power to license RNs? - ANS-The state board of nursing
What is the primary purpose of licensure for nurses? - ANS-To protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the public
What is the most common reason nurses are disciplined by state boards of nursing? -
ANS-Practicing while impaired
Research - ANS-creative work undertaken on a systematic to increase new knowledge and use
it to devise new applications
quantitative research - ANS-involved standardized experimental designs driven by hypotheses,
measurable variables, outcomes, and statistical analysis.
Qualitative research - ANS-involves exploration of human experience, described and
interpreted by the researcher
historically, research science has been what? - ANS-"pure science"
Basic science - ANS-called "pure" or "bench" science research, summarizes and explains
scientific phenomena without regard for the immediate usefulness of the information. gathered
by obtaining knowledge.
,clinical science - ANS-"applied science". practical application of scientific theory
translational science - ANS-serves as a conduit between "bench" and "bedside". takes findings
from the lab tests for development for use at the bedside. then directs for research.
inductive reasoning - ANS-- begins with a particular experience and proceeds to
generalizations
- may lead the researcher to infer that this is an effective intervention
deductive reasoning - ANS-- proceeds from the general case to the specific case
- conclusions are drawn by logical inference from given premises
Health care settings are not a good fit with a laboratory setting - ANS-true
Nursing research - ANS-- the systematic investigation of phenomena related to improving
patient care
Nursing research qualities: (7) - ANS-- Arises from nurses' clinical observations
- Builds body of nursing knowledge
- Validates improvements in nursing practice
- Makes healthcare more efficient and cost-effective
- Occurs at all levels of nursing
- Utilizing research
- Conducting research
Problem solving vs research (6) - ANS-- Problem solving is specific to a given situation.
- Problem solving is designed for immediate action.
- Provides an effective intervention in one set of circumstances that has immediate application
- Research is generalizable (transferable) to other situations.
- Research deals with long-term solutions rather than immediate ones.
- Provides systematic investigation of phenomena (events or circumstances) related to
improving patient care
The research process steps (8) - ANS-- Identification of a research problem
- Review of the literature
- Formulation of the research question or hypothesis
- Design of the study
- Implementation of the study
- Drawing conclusions based on findings
- Discussion and/or implications
- Dissemination of findings
, purpose of published articles about nursing research - ANS-often generate interests in further
studies
Evidence- based practice: - ANS-an approach to the delivery of health care that "integrates the
best evidence from studies and patient care data with clinical expertise and patient preferences
and values"
nurses role in research - ANS-- Ideally, every nurse should be involved in research.
- Nurses should research results to improve their individual practices and keep informed of
current evidence-based research literature.
- Especially studies done in one's own area of clinical expertise
research and expectations of the BSN graduate nurse: - ANS-- Learns to critically appraise:
Read, interpret, and evaluate research for applicability to nursing practice
- Identify nursing problems that need to be investigated
- Participate in implementation of studies by assisting senior researchers in data collection
- Disseminate research-based knowledge by sharing useful findings with colleagues
- Is a knowledgeable consumer
- Use existing standards to determine the merit and readiness of research for use in clinical
practice (ANA, ANCC)
- Use EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE everyday
who determines licensing standards? - ANS-Nurse Practice Acts
Nurse pracice act has 4 objectives - ANS-1. defines the practice of professional nursing
2. sets the minimum qualification for licensure
3. determines the legal titles and abbreviations nurses may use
4. provides for disciplinary action of licensees
What is the State Board of Nursing responsible for? - ANS-- enforcing the nurse practice act in
your state.
- Publish rules and regulations that expand law
- Revise to keep up with new health care developments
- Nurse practice act in your state:
- Usually this is the most important law affecting nursing practice within state bounds
Three functions of SBN mirror federal and state governments: - ANS-Executive: administers
Nurse Practice Act
Legislative: adopts necessary rules to implement act
Judicial: authority to discipline a licensee or deny licensure
What is the primary purpose of licensing? - ANS-to protect public health, safety, and welfare
