Yoost 13 Online Only Review Questions Flashcards
The nurse found a research article and decided to implement the research findings in her practice on the unit. This is an example of?
Research utilization
How would you differentiate basic research from clinical research?
Basic research is the generation of theories whereas clinical research is the testing of theories for the effectiveness of interventions
How would you differentiate correlational research from experimental research?
Correlational research examines a relationship between two variables, and experimental research examines a causal relationship between variables
How would the nurse differentiate between quantitative research and qualitative research?
Quantitative research is observable and measurable, and qualitative research focuses on values and beliefs
How does ethnography differ from grounded theory?
Ethnography is described as field notes and grounded theory derives a theory from the research data
The nurse has identified an article that is appropriate for the question and needs to interpret the information that is related to the patient the nurse is caring for. What step in the process of EBP is the nurse at?
Search for information and evaluate and critically appraise the information
The nurse has found a review of a specific EBP related to infection control that would be appropriate for all nurses in the ICU. To implement this research the nurse must collaborate with?
All the colleagues in the unit (the clinical microsystem)
The IRB is a review committee that has regulations that avoid exploitation of vulnerable populations. This is inherent in which ethical principle?
Justice
A researcher is studying the effect of exercise on heart rate. Which type of variable is heart rate?
Dependent
The nurse has found an article discussing insulin use in the diabetic patient. Which of the following would contribute to the belief that it is a valid study?
Random assignment of patients to control and treatment groups
Patient is kept blind as to which treatment is being used
