NURS 602 Questions with Correct Answers
research Correct Answer-systematic inquiry to validate and refine
existing knowledge and develop new knowledge.
nursing research (book definition) Correct Answer-scientific process that
validates and refines existing knowledge and generates new knowledge
that directly and indirectly influences nursing practice.
Nursing research slide definition Correct Answer-Nursing research
provides outcomes affecting patient care, nursing practice, and empirical
knowledge used to guide research and healthcare.
EBP Correct Answer-integration of best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient circumstances and values in the delivery of quality,
safe, and cost-effective health care.
Evidence-based nursing practice Correct Answer-uses research to ensure
the greatest number of people receive safe and effective care, and predict
or prevent poor healthcare decisions.
Evidence-based nursing practice purpose Correct Answer-- Describe
what exists in nursing practice
- Discover new information
- Promote understanding of situations
- Classify information for use in practice settings
,-Explain the relationships among phenomena and identify possible
reasons why events occur
- Determine what data needs to be gathered to address patient health
needs
- Link the causative risk factors or cause of illness, morbidity, and
mortality
- Determine the relationships among health risks, behaviors, and health
status
- Determine links among demographic characteristics, disease states,
psychological factors, and a patient's response to treatment
-Predict the risk for a disease or injury in different populations
- Predict behaviors that promote health and prevent illness
- Predict healthcare-required bases on a patient's needs and values
Florence Nightingale Correct Answer--First nurse researcher who
developed empirical knowledge to improve nursing practice in the 19th
century.
-Crimean War 1859
Historical timelines 1900s- 1970's Correct Answer-1900- American
Journal of Nursing
1930s- Case studies prominent
1923- Columbia- First doctoral program for nurses.
1929- Yale first nursing masters.
1950- ANA study on standards.(pub 1959)
, 1952- Nursing research.
1955- Nurse research association established.
1972- nursing research affects guidelines. Archie Cochrane writes book.
Historical Timelines 1980's- 1990's Correct Answer-1983- Annual
review of nursing I was published.
1985-National Center Nursing Research established.
1993-
Traditions Correct Answer--Truths or beliefs based on customs or
beliefs
- Communicated from generation to generation via written and oral
report
- Can be beneficial in utilization of past experiences
- Can be harmful in restriction of allowing for practice of new
knowledge
Authority Correct Answer--A person with expertise who is able to
influence the opinions and behaviors of those with less authority
- Instructors, published nurse researchers, and clinical experts are seen
as authorities
Borrowing Correct Answer--Involves the appropriation and use of
knowledge from other fields or disciplines to guide nursing practice.
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