Exam 8: Using Critical Reading Skills to Evaluate Research

While reading a quantitative research article,the nurse wants to find information about the implications of the study to clinical practice.To find this information,the nurse would focus on which article section?

The nurse is examining a quantitative study about a clinical problem.Why is it important for the nurse to examine the statistical measures used in the study?

The nurse is examining a research article using the SEE strategy.At which point will the nurse identify the variables and the population of interest for the study?

When examining the results section of a quantitative research article,the nurse wants to determine the characteristics of the study participants.What will the nurse do to make this determination?

The nurse is evaluating a qualitative research study and is answering the "Did the themes,structures,or processes make sense?" For which section would the nurse answer this question?

When writing the findings section of a qualitative study article,the researcher makes this section much longer than any of the other sections.Why did the researcher write so much more for this section? Select all that apply.

When reviewing a research article for application to clinical practice,the nurse uses the survey,examine,and evaluation method.How does this method help the nurse?

When surveying a research article,on which areas will the nurse pay particular attention? Select all that apply.

When evaluating a quantitative research study,which would the nurse ask to determine the methodology of the study?

The following sentence is written in the abstract of a research article: "The study tested the use of 5 lb.hand weights during 30-minute instructor-led exercise sessions (3 sessions per week for 8 weeks)to reduce the percentage of osteopenia in female participants (N=15)." What is the bottom line for this research study?

The nurse is reviewing an article in a research journal that used a qualitative study approach.In which methodology section would the nurse find information about the philosophical position?

The nurse wants to read the hypothesis of a research article.Where would the nurse look for this information?

When examining a quantitative research study,what will the nurse do when determining data collection measures?

The nurse is performing a research critique of an article written about a quantitative study.What information will this critique provide for the nurse?

The nurse sees that the limitations were placed on the results of a quantitative research study.What does this information suggest to the nurse?