What category or type of research is suggested by the following research question? “Does telephone follow-up by nurses improve patients’ compliance with their medication regimens?” a. Applied b. Basic c. Phenomenological d. Quality assurance ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Applied research involves research that is directly applicable to clinical practice. Basic research is scientific investigation […]
The question “Is there a relationship between caffeine intake and intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma?” is an example of which type of research? a. Basic b. Correlational c. Historical d. Phenomenological ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Correlational research investigates the relationship between or among variables. Basic research is scientific investigation that involves the pursuit […]
In which type of research is there high researcher control, random sampling, and controlled setting? a. Descriptive b. Correlational c. Experimental d. Quasi-experimental ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Experimental design is considered the most powerful quantitative design because of the rigorous control of variables. Descriptive research is the exploration of phenomena in real-life situations. Experimental […]
Why can research be considered a “world” of its own? (Choose all that apply.) Because it: a. involves new rules and new experiences. b. is a new way of experiencing reality. c. is conducted in certain geographical areas of the world. d. requires learning a unique language. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, B, D Nursing […]
A researcher is studying the relationship between age and involvement in social activities. This is what type of research? a. Correlational b. Descriptive c. Quasi-experimental d. Experimental ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Correlational research investigates the relationship between or among variables. Descriptive research is the exploration of phenomena in real-life situations. Correlational research investigates the […]
Which of the following types of research involve at least a minor degree of control by the researcher to implement the study treatment? a. Correlational b. Descriptive c. Experimental d. Quasi-experimental ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Quasi-experimental studies have less control than experimental studies, but they do exhibit some degree of control. Correlational research investigates […]
A hospital wishes to develop a new protocol for immediate postoperative recovery of trauma patients in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). A team of nurses must be selected to comprise the group to develop the new protocol. Ideally the minimum educational preparation of the leader of their group should have earned a/an: a. Associate […]
A doctoral-trained nurse is prepared to do which of the following? (Choose all that apply.) a. Coordinate research teams. b. Expand the basic body of nursing knowledge. c. Mentor other nurses in research. d. Seek and obtain grants. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, B, C, D The doctoral-prepared nurse is capable of coordinating research teams. […]
Which of the following questions might be asked by a qualitative researcher? (Choose all that apply.) a. How does the experience of being in a car accident affect a person’s driving speed? b. What is it like to live with a terminal illness? c. Which medication is most effective in treating pain resulting from an […]
Which of the following would be considered level 1 research evidence when evaluating evidence for the establishment of IV site care and maintenance for a medical-surgical unit? a. Case study review of dressings used at a similar-sized hospital b. Expert opinion of best dressings used in hospital settings c. Quasi-experimental study evaluating types of dressings […]
