Question 1

The nurse researcher is reviewing information to ensure that the participants are not harmed during the study.Which report will provide the nurse with the most current regulations when engaging in research with human subjects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuremburg Code
B)  The Belmont Report
C)  National Research Act
D)  45 CFR Part 46 Protection of Human Subjects D

Question 2

The nurse researcher is preparing information to share with participants about the study.How will the nurse ensure that participants are respected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inform the participants about the research and confirm that he or she freely agrees to be a part of it.
B)  Promote the welfare of the participants by maximizing the potential for benefits.
C)  Promote the welfare of the participants by minimizing the possibility for harm.
D)  Ensure there is a fair distribution of benefits and burdens over all participants. A

Question 3

The nurse is determining if a research study can be conducted to analyze the impact of a clinical treatment on the patient's health status.Which statement would the nurse use if designing a quantitative study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impact of the treatment on the patient's quality of life
B)  Number of days when the patient is able to work a full 8 hours
C)  Feeling that the treatment will improve interpersonal relationships
D)  Expecting that the treatment will improve energy levels and stamina B

Question 4

The nurse researcher is taking the time to ensure that there is a fair distribution of benefits and burdens among all sample participants in a research study.This nurse's action is ensuring that which ethical principle is being addressed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respect for persons
B)  Beneficence
C)  Justice
D)  Risk

Question 5

The nurse researcher is implementing a qualitative study.Which roles can the nurse play in the implementation process?
 Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Participate with study subjects.
B)  Record data from study subjects.
C)  Collect data from study subjects.
D)  Observe behavior of study subjects.
E)  Provide instruments to study subjects.

Question 6

The Institutional Review Board is reviewing a research proposal prior to implementation.What will this review board ensure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The subjects provide permission to participate in the study.
B)  The federal guidelines for human subject protection are met.
C)  Personal participant information is kept private until permission for release is provided.
D)  There are no identifying features of information that would link a participant to the study.

Question 7

The nurse researcher is aware of a colleague in a different profession committing scientific misconduct by falsifying data.What action did this colleague make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Made up data
B)  Changed data outcomes
C)  Committed an honest error
D)  Copying someone else's words

Question 8

The nurse researcher is designing a qualitative research project to analyze individual patients' perspectives about nerve damage after spinal surgery.Which approach will the nurse use to collect the data for this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlate the number of patients with nerve damage and employment changes.
B)  Measure the number of patients who had nerve damage after surgery.
C)  Determine the different types of nerve damage that occurred.
D)  Identify how the nerve damage has impacted the patient's life.

Question 9

The benefits and risks to the research participants are being reviewed by the nurse researcher.What ethical principle does this analysis supports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respect for persons
B)  Beneficence
C)  Autonomy
D)  Justice

Question 10

The nurse is reviewing abstracts of quantitative research studies that address a clinical problem.Why will the nurse want this type of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explains a diversity of perspectives
B)  Helps to understand numerous outlooks
C)  Predicts outcomes of specific care measures
D)  Provides a perspective on the meaning of care decisions

Question 11

The nurse researcher is planning a quantitative research project about pain control after surgery.Which statement exemplifies the purpose of this type of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Post-operative pain occurs in patients who did not receive pre-surgical medication for anxiety.
B)  Post-operative pain is an expectation with surgical procedures.
C)  Post-operative pain means the surgery was not successful.
D)  Post-operative pain is a fear of having surgery.

Question 12

The nurse researcher is designing a quantitative research project.What will the nurse include when addressing the research process?
 Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduct the study in natural settings.
B)  Collect the data through semi-structured interviews.
C)  Create instructions to guide the treatment of participants.
D)  Assign participants to specific groups before the study begins.
E)  Select participants who are similar to a larger group of people.

Question 13

The nurse researcher is ensuring that all participant information in a research study is kept anonymous.What action will the nurse take to ensure this occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Report pooled data.
B)  Assign code numbers.
C)  Eliminate all identifying features.
D)  Use password-protected computers to store data.

Question 14

During the implementation phase of a research project,the nurse asks a patient to explain how a treatment provided for arthritis impacted lifestyle and activities.What is this measuring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explaining phenomena
B)  Understanding experiences
C)  Predicting future outcomes
D)  Controlling adverse effects

Exam 4: Two Broad Research Traditions