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. B

Question 2

Which is the strongest source of research and evidence for developing evidence-based guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meta-analyses of specifically focused research questions 
B)  Panels of experts sharing their opinions on best practices 
C)  Quasi-experimental studies 
D)  Rigorous experimental studies 
A)  Meta-analyses of specifically focused research questions 
B)  Panels of experts sharing their opinions on best practices 
C)  Quasi-experimental studies 
D)  Rigorous experimental studies A

Question 3

What must a researcher describe to identify that a comprehensive,systematic literature search was conducted?

Accepted Answer

A)  All key search terms and databases used in the search 
B)  A list of grey literature sources used in the review 
C)  The date restrictions applied to the literature search 
D)  The use of literature only from prestigious journals 
A)  All key search terms and databases used in the search 
B)  A list of grey literature sources used in the review 
C)  The date restrictions applied to the literature search 
D)  The use of literature only from prestigious journals A

Question 4

When addressing a health care question to determine best practice,the nurse identifies and appraises quality research using a structured,comprehensive synthesis of the research literature to determine the best research evidence available.This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  literature review 
B)  meta-analysis. 
C)  meta-synthesis. 
D)  systematic review. 
A)  literature review 
B)  meta-analysis. 
C)  meta-synthesis. 
D)  systematic review.

Question 5

Which type of research literature would be included in grey literature sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Book chapters 
B)  Dissertations 
C)  Journal articles 
D)  Textbooks 
A)  Book chapters 
B)  Dissertations 
C)  Journal articles 
D)  Textbooks

Question 6

What is true about a meta-analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps to determine whether studies should be replicated. 
B)  It identifies and appraises previous research. 
C)  It pools results from previous studies into a single quantitative analysis. 
D)  It replicates previous studies to confirm statistical results. 
A)  It helps to determine whether studies should be replicated. 
B)  It identifies and appraises previous research. 
C)  It pools results from previous studies into a single quantitative analysis. 
D)  It replicates previous studies to confirm statistical results.

Question 7

When using the Stetler Model of research utilization,the nurse researcher reviews the risks,resources,and readiness of staff associated with making changes in practice based on evidence.Which part of the model is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phase I: Preparation 
B)  Phase II: Validation 
C)  Phase III: Comparative Evaluation 
D)  Phase IV: Translation/Application 
A)  Phase I: Preparation 
B)  Phase II: Validation 
C)  Phase III: Comparative Evaluation 
D)  Phase IV: Translation/Application

Question 8

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

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Which research discipline seeks to develop practical applications based on research knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meta-analysis 
B)  Meta-synthesis 
C)  Rigorous experimental studies 
D)  Translational research 
A)  Meta-analysis 
B)  Meta-synthesis 
C)  Rigorous experimental studies 
D)  Translational research

Question 12

To develop a clinical question when reviewing the effectiveness of nursing interventions,the nurse will use which format?

Accepted Answer

A)  PICOS 
B)  PRISMA 
C)  Study design 
D)  Systematic review 
A)  PICOS 
B)  PRISMA 
C)  Study design 
D)  Systematic review

Question 13

A researcher evaluates data from a variety of studies,including those involving qualitative and quantitative research,and uses findings from qualitative studies to interpret synthesized quantitative studies.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  meta-synthesis. 
B)  mixed-method synthesis. 
C)  multilevel synthesis. 
D)  parallel synthesis. 
A)  meta-synthesis. 
B)  mixed-method synthesis. 
C)  multilevel synthesis. 
D)  parallel synthesis.

Question 14

A nurse studies the effects of teaching the MyPlate.gov materials to preschoolers by providing this education to preschoolers in a single day care center and then following their BMI scores over a 5-year period and comparing their scores to those of children from another day care center.In this study,which element is represented by the O in the PICOS acronym?

Accepted Answer

A)  BMI scores 
B)  Five-year follow-up 
C)  MyPlate.gov materials 
D)  Preschoolers 
A)  BMI scores 
B)  Five-year follow-up 
C)  MyPlate.gov materials 
D)  Preschoolers

Question 15

Which is true about evidence-based practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence-based guidelines are unrelated to accreditation regulations. 
B)  Evidence-based practice is determined only through experimental studies. 
C)  Most nursing interventions are based on evidence-based principles. 
D)  The use of evidence-based practice results in improved patient outcomes. 
A)  Evidence-based guidelines are unrelated to accreditation regulations. 
B)  Evidence-based practice is determined only through experimental studies. 
C)  Most nursing interventions are based on evidence-based principles. 
D)  The use of evidence-based practice results in improved patient outcomes.

Question 16

Which is true about the literature search criteria for a meta-analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include only published works from refereed journals. 
B)  They include the full range of related sources based on the topic. 
C)  They usually are narrowly focused around the research question. 
D)  They use works from a single database in order to remain consistent. 
A)  They include only published works from refereed journals. 
B)  They include the full range of related sources based on the topic. 
C)  They usually are narrowly focused around the research question. 
D)  They use works from a single database in order to remain consistent.

Question 17

What is the purpose of the PRISMA statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  To help researchers develop a clinical question before a review 
B)  To help determine whether studies reviewed should be replicated 
C)  To improve reporting of meta-analyses and systematic reviews 
D)  To outline the abstract when reporting on meta-analyses and other reviews 
A)  To help researchers develop a clinical question before a review 
B)  To help determine whether studies reviewed should be replicated 
C)  To improve reporting of meta-analyses and systematic reviews 
D)  To outline the abstract when reporting on meta-analyses and other reviews

Question 18

Which method will a researcher use to evaluate a group of qualitative studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meta-analysis 
B)  Meta-synthesis 
C)  Mixed-methods systematic review 
D)  Systematic review 
A)  Meta-analysis 
B)  Meta-synthesis 
C)  Mixed-methods systematic review 
D)  Systematic review

Question 19

In a meta-analysis,a researcher wishes to examine differences in temperatures of subjects in two groups but notes that one study uses a centigrade scale and the other study uses a Fahrenheit scale.Which statistic will the researcher apply in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dichotomous data reporting 
B)  Funnel plot 
C)  Mean difference 
D)  Standardized mean difference 
A)  Dichotomous data reporting 
B)  Funnel plot 
C)  Mean difference 
D)  Standardized mean difference

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

Which is the strongest source of research and evidence for developing evidence-based guidelines?

What must a researcher describe to identify that a comprehensive,systematic literature search was conducted?

When addressing a health care question to determine best practice,the nurse identifies and appraises quality research using a structured,comprehensive synthesis of the research literature to determine the best research evidence available.This is an example of a:

Which type of research literature would be included in grey literature sources?

What is true about a meta-analysis?

When using the Stetler Model of research utilization,the nurse researcher reviews the risks,resources,and readiness of staff associated with making changes in practice based on evidence.Which part of the model is this?

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

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

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

Which research discipline seeks to develop practical applications based on research knowledge?

To develop a clinical question when reviewing the effectiveness of nursing interventions,the nurse will use which format?

A researcher evaluates data from a variety of studies,including those involving qualitative and quantitative research,and uses findings from qualitative studies to interpret synthesized quantitative studies.This is an example of:

Which is true about evidence-based practice?

Which is true about the literature search criteria for a meta-analysis?

What is the purpose of the PRISMA statement?

Which method will a researcher use to evaluate a group of qualitative studies?

In a meta-analysis,a researcher wishes to examine differences in temperatures of subjects in two groups but notes that one study uses a centigrade scale and the other study uses a Fahrenheit scale.Which statistic will the researcher apply in this case?

Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to the Quantitative Research

Introduction to the Qualitative Research

Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

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

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:

Which is the strongest source of research and evidence for developing evidence-based guidelines?

What must a researcher describe to identify that a comprehensive,systematic literature search was conducted?

When addressing a health care question to determine best practice,the nurse identifies and appraises quality research using a structured,comprehensive synthesis of the research literature to determine the best research evidence available.This is an example of a:

Which type of research literature would be included in grey literature sources?

What is true about a meta-analysis?

When using the Stetler Model of research utilization,the nurse researcher reviews the risks,resources,and readiness of staff associated with making changes in practice based on evidence.Which part of the model is this?

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

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

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

Which research discipline seeks to develop practical applications based on research knowledge?

To develop a clinical question when reviewing the effectiveness of nursing interventions,the nurse will use which format?

A researcher evaluates data from a variety of studies,including those involving qualitative and quantitative research,and uses findings from qualitative studies to interpret synthesized quantitative studies.This is an example of:

Which is true about evidence-based practice?

Which is true about the literature search criteria for a meta-analysis?

What is the purpose of the PRISMA statement?

Which method will a researcher use to evaluate a group of qualitative studies?

In a meta-analysis,a researcher wishes to examine differences in temperatures of subjects in two groups but notes that one study uses a centigrade scale and the other study uses a Fahrenheit scale.Which statistic will the researcher apply in this case?

Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to the Quantitative Research

Introduction to the Qualitative Research

Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

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

Outcomes Research

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