Exam 3: Evidence Based Practice Questions from My Nursing Lab – Flashcards
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The nursing instructor is explaining evidence-based practice (EBP) to nursing students. Which statements are appropriate to include in the explanation? (Select all that apply.) >"EBP tests hypotheses about health-related conditions." >"EBP promotes generalization of client care." >"EBP considers the client's needs, values, and choices." >"EBP is reflective of the best evidence from current research." >"EBP incorporates the nurse's clinical expertise."
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>"EBP considers the client's needs, values, and choices." >"EBP is reflective of the best evidence from current research." >"EBP incorporates the nurse's clinical expertise."
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The nursing student is giving a presentation about nursing research. Which statement is most appropriate for the student to include in the presentation? >"Nursing research tests hypotheses about health-related conditions and nursing care." >"Nursing research is clinical knowledge, expert opinion, or information resulting from research." >"Nursing research is illustrated by the client's choice to use an alternative treatment." >"Nursing research combines the best evidence from current studies, clinical nursing expertise, and client preferences."
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>"Nursing research tests hypotheses about health-related conditions and nursing care."
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During a class about research methods, a nursing student asks the instructor, open double quote"What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?close double quote" Which response by the instructor is the most appropriate? >"Qualitative research does not use the scientific method." >"Quantitative research uses precise measurement to collect data and analyze it statistically." >"Qualitative research is used to test relationships between variables." >"Quantitative research explores individuals' subjective experiences."
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>"Quantitative research uses precise measurement to collect data and analyze it statistically."
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The nurse is critically appraising a research study. Which statement is reflective of an appraisal of the study's reliability? >"The study's results are not applicable to clinical practice." >"Although the study was supposed to measure the client's wound healing, it really measured the client's satisfaction with care." >"The study's results are applicable to clinical practice." >"The original study was repeated three times, but it did not produce consistent results."
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>"The original study was repeated three times, but it did not produce consistent results."
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The nurse is participating in conducting a research study and needs to determine if an individual qualifies to be a participant. Which criteria must be met for inclusion in a research study? (Select all that apply.) >The individual must waive the right to anonymity. >The individual is informed of all aspects of the study. >The individual receives payment for participation. >The individual has given informed consent. >The individual meets all the inclusion criteria.
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>The individual is informed of all aspects of the study. >The individual has given informed consent. >The individual meets all the inclusion criteria.
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A group of nursing students are discussing clinical research questions. In describing the difference between background questions and foreground questions, which student's statement is the most appropriate? >"Background questions address a range of clinical issues" >"Answers to background questions may be found in drug guides." >"The answer to a foreground question addresses multiple clinical issues." >"Foreground questions are knowledge-based."
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>"Answers to background questions may be found in drug guides."
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A nursing student is giving a classroom presentation about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which statement best reflects the student's correct understanding of EBP? >"EBP is the gathering of objective facts and information to advance knowledge about a specific topic." >"EBP involves combining quality research, clinical expertise, and client preferences to achieve the best client outcomes." >"EBP incorporates clinical knowledge, expert opinion, or information resulting from research." >"EBP uses a systematic and strict scientific process to test hypotheses about health-related conditions and nursing care."
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>"EBP involves combining quality research, clinical expertise, and client preferences to achieve the best client outcomes."
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Which statements most accurately describe potential barriers to implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP)? (Select all that apply.) >Providing accountability for nursing care >Ensuring credibility of the nursing profession >Client workload demands >Lack of access to continuing education programs >Nursing misperceptions about EBP
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>Client workload demands >Lack of access to continuing education programs >Nursing misperceptions about EBP
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What should the nurse expect a meta-analysis study to offer? >A detailed description that is specific to one individual, issue, or event >A study that uses a control group and an experimental group to illustrate a cause-and-effect relationship >A study that follows two groups over a period of time measures the outcomes of an exposure group with those of a nonexposure group >Examination of a group of studies on a given topic, followed by combination and analysis of the results as if they were from one large study
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>Examination of a group of studies on a given topic, followed by combination and analysis of the results as if they were from one large study
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In consideration of the evaluation of research evidence, which statement best describes validity? >It is the study's ability to produce consistent results with each use. >It is the degree to which the study measured what it intended to measure. >It is reflective of the study's application to clinical practice. >It is used to determine the strengths and weaknesses of a study and its resulting evidence.
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>It is the degree to which the study measured what it intended to measure.
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Which questions are most appropriate for the nurse to consider during the evaluation of the impact of evidence-based practice on client outcomes? (Select all that apply.) >Is the new practice beneficial to the nurse? >Does the practice adhere to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of nursing care? >Is the practice in accordance with the state's nurse practice act? >Is the new practice being implemented correctly? >Does the change in practice yield the intended results?
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>Is the new practice being implemented correctly? >Does the change in practice yield the intended results?
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Tina, a staff nurse, is attending an in-service about evidence-based practice (EBP). The unit nurse leader, Maria, asks Tina how she supports the development of EBP. Which response best reflects Tina's misperception about a barrier to implementing EBP? >"I've taken extra clients almost every night this monthlong dash—I can't handle the thought of adding one more thing to my to-do list." >"I think what we're doing now works just fine—why fix what isn't broken?" >"I've been picking up a lot of extra shifts—I'm too busy to take on another work-related responsibility." >"I'm not certified in research and I don't have time to take a course right now—EBP is outside my scope of practice."
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>"I'm not certified in research and I don't have time to take a course right nowlong dash—EBP is outside my scope of practice."
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For his senior project, Ben, a graduate nurse, is designing a study intended to explore how certification exam preparation courses affect nursing students' success rates in passing the exam. Which element best reflects Ben's use of a randomized control trial (RCT) design? >He interviews five graduate nurses who completed a certification exam preparation course and details their experiences with the course, and then identifies the number of graduate nurses who successfully completed the certification exam >He examines a group of studies on graduate nurses who completed certification exam preparation courses, and then combines and analyzes the results as if they were from one large study >He compares graduate nurses who successfully passed the certification exam with graduate nurses who did not pass the exam in order to determine whether or not completing a certification exam preparation course was a variable that contributed to test performance
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>He compares the exam performance of a control group of graduate nurses who did not complete any certification exam preparation course to a group of graduate nurses who completed a specific certification exam preparation course prior to taking the exam
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The clinical nursing instructor is designing a presentation about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which example best illustrates evidence derived from research? >"A nurse reads studies about the effects of massage on back pain. " >"The client may refuse to have back surgery." >"Studies suggest medical massage effectively reduces lower back pain." >"In certain cultures, male clients accept massage treatment only from male therapists."
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>"Studies suggest medical massage effectively reduces lower back pain."
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The nurse is designing a nursing clinical research study. Which research questions are most appropriate for this type of study? (Select all that apply.) >What is the relationship between the duration of nurse-client interaction and the client's level of satisfaction with nursing care? >What factors influence an individual's choice to enroll in online nursing education? >How do communication styles influence the nurse's perception of nurse educators? >How do environmental noise levels affect the client's pain perception postanesthesia? >Is there a relationship between acupressure and incidence of nausea in clients who are receiving chemotherapy medications?
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>What is the relationship between the duration of nurse-client interaction and the client's level of satisfaction with nursing care? >How do environmental noise levels affect the client's pain perception postanesthesia? >Is there a relationship between acupressure and incidence of nausea in clients who are receiving chemotherapy medications?
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Which statements best reflect the nurse's correct understanding of principles related to evidence-based practice (EBP)? (Select all that apply.) >"Client choices do not affect evidence-based practice." >"Client-centered care is an outcome of evidence-based practice." >"Evidence-based practice promotes individualization of client care." >"The nurse's level of expertise influences evidence-based practice." >"Evidence-based practice requires application of all research evidence about a given topic."
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>"Client-centered care is an outcome of evidence-based practice." >"Evidence-based practice promotes individualization of client care." >"The nurse's level of expertise influences evidence-based practice."
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The critical care nurse is developing a clinical question that explores the etiology of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which clinical question is the most appropriate? >What are some potential complications of ARDS? >Which medications lead to best outcomes for clients with ARDS? >What are the causes of ARDS? >How does ARDS affect arterial blood gas values?
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>What are the causes of ARDS?
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The nursing instructor asks students to develop examples of background questions. Which student responses are the most accurate? (Select all that apply.) >What is the pathophysiology of left ventricular heart failure? >How does acupuncture compare to pain medication for treating chronic knee pain? >How does incentive spirometry help prevent collapse of the small airways in the lungs? >Why isn't long-acting insulin administered via the IV route? >What is the link between care providers' stethoscopes and healthcare-acquired infections?
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>What is the pathophysiology of left ventricular heart failure? >How does incentive spirometry help prevent collapse of the small airways in the lungs? >Why isn't long-acting insulin administered via the IV route?
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The nurse is designing a quantitative research study about the relationship between yoga and wellness. Which research question is the most appropriate for this study? >What is the relationship between engaging in yoga and the incidence of hypertension? >How do individuals who engage in yoga perceive the link between exercise and hypertension? >What is the nature of the relationship between engaging in yoga and experiencing wellness? >How do health beliefs about hypertension influence an individual's choice to practice yoga?
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>What is the relationship between engaging in yoga and the incidence of hypertension?