Nursing Research Generating and Assessing Evidence For Nursing practice 9th edition By Pilot - Test Bank
Research utilization begins with empirical findings for consideration in practice settings. Where does evidence-based practice begin?
A)
Integration of clinical judgments with research evidence
B)
A desire to abandon decisions based on custom and authority opinion
C)
A search for the best possible information for addressing a clinical problem
D)
A critique of existing practices
2. |
What is indirect research utilization? |
A) |
Involves changes in nurses' thinking |
B) |
Involves the direct use of findings in giving patient care |
C) |
Involves use of findings to persuade others |
D) |
Involves changes in patient thinking toward nurses |
3. |
The student nurse is constructing a presentation on evidence-based practice. Which statement should be included in the introduction about evidence-based practice? |
A) |
Conscientious integration of current best evidence with clinical expertise |
B) |
Utilization of nursing preferences in making clinical decisions |
C) |
Theoretical problem-solving strategy |
D) |
Emphasis on decision making based on custom |
4. |
Evidence-based practice typically involves weighing various types of evidence in an effort to determine best evidence. Most evidence hierarchies put which systematic review at the pinnacle? |
A) |
Randomized controlled trials |
B) |
Program evaluations |
C) |
Clinical practice guidelines |
D) |
Meta-analyses of multiple clinical trials |
5. |
The terms research utilization and evidence-based practice are sometimes used synonymously. The two concepts are distinct. Where does research utilization start? |
A) |
Uses findings of a study that are related to the previous research of the topic. |
B) |
Emphasis is on translating historical knowledge into real-world applications. |
C) |
Use of a set of studies in a practical application unrelated to the original research. |
D) |
Critique of existing practical applications unrelated to historical research. |
6. |
Which activity will limit researchers to improve the prospect for evidence-based practice and research utilization? |
A) |
Conducting high-quality, methodologically sound studies |
B) |
Disseminating results to a broad audience |
C) |
Providing periodical available supports during regular work hours |
D) |
Discussing the clinical implications of their study results in their research reports |
7. |
Which is not a major barrier to evidence-based practice in nursing? |
A) |
The fact that many clinical nurses are not academically prepared to critically evaluate nursing research studies |
B) |
The support of organizations that reward nurses who engage in research utilization efforts |
C) |
The low number of replication of nursing studies that show promise for utilization |
D) |
The absence of quality, clinically relevant nursing studies |
8. |
There are several resources to support evidence-based practice. What are care bundles? |
A) |
Rigorous integrations of research evidence from multiple studies of a topic |
B) |
Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines that combine a synthesis and appraisal of research evidence |
C) |
Set of interventions to treat or prevent a cluster of symptoms |
D) |
Meta-analysis or quantitative methods that integrate findings statistically |
9. |
There are several resources to support evidence-based practice. What is metasynthesis? |
A) |
Qualitative, narrative approach to integration of a study |
B) |
Quantitative method that integrate findings statistically |
C) |
Synthesis and appraisal of research evidence with specific recommendations |
D) |
Set of interventions to treat or prevent a cluster of symptoms |
10. |
Several models of evidence-based practice have been developed. Which model focuses on the use of research from the perspective of individual clinicians? |
A) |
ARCC Model |
B) |
Clinical Nurse Scholar Model |
C) |
Iowa Model |
D) |
Stetler Model |