Test Bank Essentials of Nursing Research Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice 8th Edition, Denise F

Test Bank Essentials of Nursing Research Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice 8th Edition, Denise F

1. Multiple Choice: A research nurse understands that evidenced-based practice in nursing does which of the following?: A research nurse understands that evi… Points: 1Question AnswerCorrect Feedback Incorrect FeedbackDoes a research nurse understand that evidence-based practice in nursing does which of the following? A.Relies on tradition B.Consults recognized authorities C.Depends primarily on textbooks D.Is based on the latest researchEBP prioritizes research findings, which are found primarily in primary sources, such as journals, rather than in secondary sources, such as textbooks. It is not dependent on tradition or authority.EBP prioritizes research findings, which are found primarily in primary sources, such as journals, rather than in secondary sources, such as textbooks. It is not dependent on tradition or authority.2. Multiple Choice: A researcher wants to explore the process by which men make decisions about treatment for prostate c: A researcher wants to explore the pro… Points: 1Question AnswerCorrect FeedbackIncorrect FeedbackA researcher wants to explore the process by which men make decisions about treatment for prostate cancer. The researcher’s paradigm is most likely which of the following?A.Positivism B.Determinism C.Empiricism D.ConstructivismAs this study involves gathering subjective, non-measurable data, the researcher’s paradigm is most likely constructivism. Positivism is not likely, as there is no emphasis on an objective, orderly reality. Determinism, which refers to the belief that phenomena result from prior causes and are not haphazard, is not pertinent here. Although the research will involve empiricism, or gathering information using the senses, this is not the primary paradigm.As this study involves gathering subjective, non-measurable data, the researcher’s paradigm is most likely constructivism. Positivism is not likely, as there is no emphasis on an objective, orderly reality. Determinism, which refers to the belief that phenomena result from prior causes and are not haphazard, is not pertinent here. Although the research will involve empiricism, or gathering information using the senses, this is not the primary paradigm.3. Multiple Choice: A researcher wants to investigate the effect of patients’ body position on blood pressure. The study: A researcher wants to investigate the… Points: 1Question AnswerA researcher wants to investigate the effect of patients’ body position on blood pressure. The study would most likely be of which type?A.Qualitative B.Quantitative C.Page 2 of 10Correct Feedback Incorrect FeedbackEither quantitative or qualitative (researcher preference) D.Insufficient information to determineBecause this study would involve a measurable, numeric outcome—blood pressure—it should most likely be a quantitative study.Because this study would involve a measurable, numeric outcome—blood pressure—it should most likely be a quantitative study.4. Multiple Choice: An especially important goal for the nursing profession is to do which of the following?: An especially important goal for the … Points: 1Question AnswerCorrect FeedbackIncorrect FeedbackAn especially important goal for the nursing profession is to do which of the following? A.Conduct research to better understand the context of nursing practice B.Establish a solid base of evidence for practice through disciplined research C.Document the role nursing serves in society D.Establish research prioritiesNurses are increasingly expected to understand and undertake research and to base their practice on evidence from research. Evidence-based practice is the use of the best evidence in making patient care decisions and typically comes from research conducted by nurses and other healthcare professionals. All of the other answers are possible goals for the nursing profession, but none is as important as establishing evidence for practice.Nurses are increasingly expected to understand and undertake research and to base their practice on evidence from research. Evidence-based practice is the use of the best evidence in making patient care decisions and typically comes from research conducted by nurses and other healthcare professionals. All of the other answers are possible goals for the nursing profession, but none is as important as establishing evidence for practice.5. Multiple Choice: Constructivist qualitative research typically does one of the following?: Constructivist qualitative research t… Question AnswerCorrect FeedbackIncorrect FeedbackDoes constructivist qualitative research typically do one of the following? A.Involves deductive processes B.Attempts to control the research context to better understand the phenomenon being studied C.Involves gathering narrative, subjective materials D.Focuses on numeric informationIn the constructivist paradigm, it is assumed that reality is not a fixed entity but is rather a construction of human minds—and thus “truth” is a composite of multiple constructions of reality. In the positivist paradigm, it is assumed that there is an objective reality and that natural phenomena are regular and orderly. Constructivist researchers emphasize understanding human experience as it is lived through the collection and analysis of subjective, narrative materials using flexible procedures; this paradigm is associated with qualitative research. The other answers are truer of positivist, quantitative research.In the constructivist paradigm, it is assumed that reality is not a fixed entity but is rather a construction of human minds—and thus “truth” is a composite of multiple constructions of reality. In the positivist paradigm, it is assumed that there is an objective reality and that natural phenomena are regular and orderly. Constructivist researchers emphasize understanding human experience as it is lived through the collection and analysis of subjective, narrative materials using flexible procedures; this paradigm is associated with qualitative research. The other answers are truer of positivist, quantitative research.Points: 1