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LoBiondo-Wood and Haber's Nursing Research in Canada: Methods, Critical Appraisal, and
Utilization 5th Edition by Mina D. Singh Lorraine Thirsk
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, Chapter 01: The Role of Research in Nursing LoBiondo-Wood: Nursing Research in
Canada, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. How is nursing research significant to the profession of nursing?
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.
ANSWER: C
Feedback
A Research aids in documenting accountability of nurses, but professional guidelines
regarding responsibility already exist.
B Liability is a legal concept. Research does not promote liability.
C Theory-based nursing research provides a foundation for evidence-informed
nursing care.
D Nursing research expands the discipline of nursing as it pertains to nursing
practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
2. 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.
ANSWER: A
Feedback
A Practice-focused research supports the effectiveness of nursing interventions and
reinforces quality of nursing care.
B On the contrary, they help reassure consumers about the quality of health care.
, C They support the development of the theory base for clinical decision making.
D They reinforce the effectiveness of current nursing practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
3. 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.
ANSWER: B
Feedback
A Endowment of nursing research chairs did not occur until the number of nurses
with PhD degrees increased.
B 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.
C Baccalaureate degrees becoming the entry to practice did not occur until the
twenty-first century.
D The Canadian Nurses Association did not develop a research mandate until the
end of the twentieth century.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
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
ANSWER: B
Feedback
A Not all nurses are responsible for supervising compliance with new measures.
B Nurses are accountable to maintain quality patient care despite cost-cutting
measures.
, C Nurses should encourage patient participation in care despite cost-cutting
measures.
D Nurses are not responsible for reforming other disciplines.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
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
ANSWER: D
LoBiondo-Wood and Haber's Nursing Research in Canada: Methods, Critical Appraisal, and
Utilization 5th Edition by Mina D. Singh Lorraine Thirsk
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insights. Each resource is built to help students save time, boost confidence, and achieve higher
results by breaking down challenging concepts into easy-to-understand formats. Whether you’re
preparing for exams, tackling assignments, or strengthening your knowledge base, SimpleSolutions
delivers reliable content tailored to diverse academic needs. With a focus on clarity, accuracy, and
accessibility, we empower learners at all levels to succeed in their studies. At SimpleSolutions, we
believe education should be straightforward—making us your trusted partner for academic success
across every subject.
, Chapter 01: The Role of Research in Nursing LoBiondo-Wood: Nursing Research in
Canada, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. How is nursing research significant to the profession of nursing?
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.
ANSWER: C
Feedback
A Research aids in documenting accountability of nurses, but professional guidelines
regarding responsibility already exist.
B Liability is a legal concept. Research does not promote liability.
C Theory-based nursing research provides a foundation for evidence-informed
nursing care.
D Nursing research expands the discipline of nursing as it pertains to nursing
practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
2. 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.
ANSWER: A
Feedback
A Practice-focused research supports the effectiveness of nursing interventions and
reinforces quality of nursing care.
B On the contrary, they help reassure consumers about the quality of health care.
, C They support the development of the theory base for clinical decision making.
D They reinforce the effectiveness of current nursing practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
3. 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.
ANSWER: B
Feedback
A Endowment of nursing research chairs did not occur until the number of nurses
with PhD degrees increased.
B 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.
C Baccalaureate degrees becoming the entry to practice did not occur until the
twenty-first century.
D The Canadian Nurses Association did not develop a research mandate until the
end of the twentieth century.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
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
ANSWER: B
Feedback
A Not all nurses are responsible for supervising compliance with new measures.
B Nurses are accountable to maintain quality patient care despite cost-cutting
measures.
, C Nurses should encourage patient participation in care despite cost-cutting
measures.
D Nurses are not responsible for reforming other disciplines.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and
Maintenance
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
ANSWER: D
