EBP / Informatics

Question 1

Explain the sources of nursing knowledge

Answer 1

Scientific Knowledge

Personal Knowledge

Ethical Knowledge

Aesthetic Knowledge

Question 2

Scientific Knowledge

Answer 2

Derived from evidence-based research and systematic investigation.

Question 3

Personal Knowledge

Answer 3

Gained through personal experience and reflective practice.

Question 4

Ethical Knowledge

Answer 4

Based on principles of right and wrong, guiding moral decision-making.

Question 5

Aesthetic Knowledge

Answer 5

Focused on the art of nursing, including empathy, communication, and cultural competence.

Question 6

Discuss the four common concepts in nursing theories

Answer 6

Person: The patient who has the power to recover from disease with assistance.

Health: Influenced by natural laws and environmental factors; not just the absence of disease.

Environment: A critical aspect that promotes health through ventilation, cleanliness, and other factors.

Nursing: An art and science focused on modifying the environment to support patient healing​

Question 7

Nursing Practice

Answer 7

Guides day-to-day care, informed by research and theoretical frameworks.

Question 8

Nursing Research

Answer 8

Generates evidence to support or refine theories and improve practice.

Question 9

Nursing Theory

Answer 9

Provides a conceptual foundation for research and practice.

All three components work synergistically to advance the profession and improve patient outcomes.

Question 10

nursing informatics

Answer 10

Integration of nursing science, information science, and computer science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice.

Question 11

Nursing Informatics; Scope

Answer 11

Scope: Includes clinical decision-making, data management, and health IT system implementation.

Question 12

Nursing Informatics; standards

Answer 12

Standards: Governed by guidelines like the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Informatics Scope and Standards of Practice.

Question 13

Informatics Nurse Specialist

Answer 13

Designs and optimizes health IT systems, trains staff, and ensures data integrity.

Question 14

Informatics Nurse Clinician

Answer 14

Focuses on system implementation in clinical settings, bridging the gap between IT and clinical staff.

Question 15

Quantitative Research

Answer 15

Involves numerical data, statistical analysis, and often includes descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, and experimental designs.

Question 16

Qualitative Research

Answer 16

Focuses on narrative data like perceptions and experiences. It emphasizes understanding concepts through themes rather than numbers​

Question 17

Parts of a Research Journal Article

Answer 17

Abstract: Summarizes the study’s purpose and findings.

Introduction: Includes literature review and research objectives.

Method: Describes study design, data collection, and analysis.

Results: Presents findings through text, tables, and graphs.

Discussion/Conclusions: Interprets results, connects them to theory, and suggests future research.

References: Lists sources used in the study​

Question 18

Levels of Evidence for Intervention Questions

Answer 18

A hierarchy of evidence exists, with systematic reviews and meta-analyses at the top, followed by randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, and expert opinions at the base​

Question 19

Steps of the Evidence-Based Practice Process

Answer 19

Cultivate inquiry.
Formulate a PICOT question.
Search for evidence.
Appraise evidence critically.
Integrate evidence into practice.
Evaluate outcomes.
Disseminate findings​

Question 20

PICOT Question

Answer 20

P: Patient, population, or problem (e.g., patients with diabetes).
I: Intervention (e.g., dietary changes).
C: Comparison (e.g., standard care).
O: Outcome (e.g., improved HbA1c levels).
T: Time frame (e.g., six months)​