The nurse serves on a committee to develop a clinical protocol to guide dressing changes for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) abscesses. Which is the most important type of evidence to consider when formulating this protocol? a. Assertions from a panel of infectious disease physicians about existing protocols to treat this organism. b. A statistical review […]
A nurse is assisting with data collection for a study measuring the effects of a sleep aid medication on oxygen saturations. Subjects will sleep in a darkened room in a sleep lab while participating. Which type of research setting is this? a. Field b. Highly controlled c. Natural d. Partially controlled ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
What role will a new nurse graduate who has a BSN expect to play in research? a. Appraising studies and implementing evidence-based guidelines and protocols. b. Developing, evaluating, and revising evidence-based guidelines and protocols. c. None, since the BSN affords limited education on the research process. d. Synthesizing findings and leading health care teams to […]
Which are components of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)? (Choose all that apply.) a. Best research evidence b. Expert opinion consensus c. Patient needs and values d. Safe, cost-effective care ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, C, D
A job description for a nurse position in a teaching hospital includes “coordinating research teams to facilitate studies to generate knowledge about nursing actions.” Which type of advanced nursing degree would be required for this position? a. Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) b. Doctorate in Nursing (PhD) c. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) d. […]
A researcher conducts a study which outlines the daily habits of women who are overweight. This study represents what type of research? a. Correlational b. Descriptive c. Experimental d. Quasi-experimental ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B
A nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is prepared to do which of the following? (Choose all that apply.) a. Appraise and summarize research findings b. Assist with the implementation of evidence-based guidelines c. Conduct independent nursing studies d. Expand the body of nursing knowledge through independent research ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
Which of the following is a research question for an experimental study? (Choose all that apply.) a. What is it like to live with asthma? b. Do children who have an updated asthma action plan have fewer missed school days caused by asthma? c. Which asthma triggers influence poor attitudes about chronic disease? d. Which […]
The nurse evaluates a research study that examines the relationship between computer and television screen time and obesity. A correlational analysis reveals a correlation of +0.95. What can the nurse conclude about the relationship between these two vari a. An increase in screen time causes obesity. b. An increase in obesity leads to increased screen […]
In which type of research does the researcher seek to examine causal relationships among variables without being able to manipulate the variables? a. Descriptive b. Correlational c. Experimental d. Quasi-experimental ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D
