Question 1

In a meta-analysis,the researcher displays a symmetrical funnel plot of the data from a group of studies.This indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  heterogenicity of study samples. 
B)  limited publication bias. 
C)  methodological bias. 
D)  reporting bias. 
A)  heterogenicity of study samples. 
B)  limited publication bias. 
C)  methodological bias. 
D)  reporting bias.

Question 2

A study yielding negative results is withheld for publication for several years,contributing to which type of bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  Citation bias 
B)  Location bias 
C)  Outcome-reporting bias 
D)  Time-lag bias 
A)  Citation bias 
B)  Location bias 
C)  Outcome-reporting bias 
D)  Time-lag bias

Question 3

Which standards were developed to help nursing students develop the skills,knowledge,and attitudes needed to continuously improve quality and safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  EBP 
B)  IRB 
C)  QSEN 
D)  ANCC Magnet 
A)  EBP 
B)  IRB 
C)  QSEN 
D)  ANCC Magnet

Question 4

The electronic database covering the English-language journal literature for nursing and allied health is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  PsycINFO. 
B)  MEDLINE. 
C)  CINAHL. 
D)  MEDLINE with MeSH. 
A)  PsycINFO. 
B)  MEDLINE. 
C)  CINAHL. 
D)  MEDLINE with MeSH.

Question 5

What is true about reporting the mean difference between two groups in a meta-analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a measure of differences between nominal data for the two groups. 
B)  It is an estimate of the effect of differences between the two groups of subjects. 
C)  It is not used to examine differences in ratio-level data. 
D)  It is appropriate only when the same scale is used to measure outcomes. 
A)  It is a measure of differences between nominal data for the two groups. 
B)  It is an estimate of the effect of differences between the two groups of subjects. 
C)  It is not used to examine differences in ratio-level data. 
D)  It is appropriate only when the same scale is used to measure outcomes.

Question 6

Which of the following are true statements about the challenges to evidence-based nursing practice? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  EBP requires synthesizing research evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs),which are still limited in nursing. 
B)  Systematic reviews and meta-syntheses conducted in nursing also are limited when compared with other disciplines. 
C)  All healthcare agencies and administrators do not provide the resources or support necessary for nurses to implement EBP. 
D)  More work is needed to promote the use of evidence-based guidelines with individual patients. 
E)  Lack of support and resources for EBP include unlimited funds to support research projects. 
A)  EBP requires synthesizing research evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs),which are still limited in nursing. 
B)  Systematic reviews and meta-syntheses conducted in nursing also are limited when compared with other disciplines. 
C)  All healthcare agencies and administrators do not provide the resources or support necessary for nurses to implement EBP. 
D)  More work is needed to promote the use of evidence-based guidelines with individual patients. 
E)  Lack of support and resources for EBP include unlimited funds to support research projects.

In a meta-analysis,the researcher displays a symmetrical funnel plot of the data from a group of studies.This indicates

A study yielding negative results is withheld for publication for several years,contributing to which type of bias?

Which standards were developed to help nursing students develop the skills,knowledge,and attitudes needed to continuously improve quality and safety?

The electronic database covering the English-language journal literature for nursing and allied health is known as

What is true about reporting the mean difference between two groups in a meta-analysis?

Which of the following are true statements about the challenges to evidence-based nursing practice? Select all that apply.

Introduction to Nursing Research and Its Importance in Building an Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

Examining Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses

Understanding and Critically Appraising the Literature Review

Understanding Theory and Research Frameworks

Clarifying Quantitative Research Designs

Examining Populations and Samples in Research

Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research

Understanding Statistics in Research

Critical Appraisal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Nursing Practice

Introduction to Additional Research Methodologies in Nursing: Mixed Methods and Outcomes Research

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Exam 13: Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

In a meta-analysis,the researcher displays a symmetrical funnel plot of the data from a group of studies.This indicates

A study yielding negative results is withheld for publication for several years,contributing to which type of bias?

Which standards were developed to help nursing students develop the skills,knowledge,and attitudes needed to continuously improve quality and safety?

The electronic database covering the English-language journal literature for nursing and allied health is known as

What is true about reporting the mean difference between two groups in a meta-analysis?

Which of the following are true statements about the challenges to evidence-based nursing practice? Select all that apply.

Introduction to Nursing Research and Its Importance in Building an Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

Examining Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses

Understanding and Critically Appraising the Literature Review

Understanding Theory and Research Frameworks

Clarifying Quantitative Research Designs

Examining Populations and Samples in Research

Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research

Understanding Statistics in Research

Critical Appraisal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Nursing Practice

Introduction to Additional Research Methodologies in Nursing: Mixed Methods and Outcomes Research

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