Making a Difference with Nursing Research By Young & Langford-Test Bank

Test Bank For Making a Difference with Nursing Research By Young & Langford

ISBN-10: ‎0132343991, ISBN-13:‎ 978-0132343992

Chapter 5
Question 1
Type: MCSA
The nurse researcher is planning a quantitative study. What does the nurse identify as an advantage of using this research approach?
1. The process is objective.
2. The number of phases is variable.
3. Mathematic calculations are minimal.
4. Use of the findings in nursing practice can be omitted.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: In quantitative research, the process is objective. (See page 77)
Rationale 2: There are five complete phases within quantitative research. Some phases may overlap but they form a generalized pattern. (See page 77)
Rationale 3: The purpose of quantitative research is to collect and convert data into numerical form. Mathematic calculations will be used throughout the phases. (See page 77)
Rationale 4: The purpose of research in nursing is to be able to apply the findings to nursing practice. This part of the research cannot be omitted. (See page 77)
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 1

Question 2
Type: MCSA
While conceptualizing the problem of a quantitative study, the nurse researcher learns that the problem scope may not be thoroughly studied in the identified time frame. This finding will impact which aspect of the conceptualization process?
1. Review the literature.
2. Formulate the problem.
3. Develop a framework.
4. Formulate the variables.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The literature review is a search of information that is relevant to the identified problem area. Consideration of resources, including problem scope, is included when formulating the problem. (See page 80)
Rationale 2: One aspect when formulating the problem is considering the resources needed for the study. When considering time, the researcher must address if the scope of the chosen problem is narrow enough to be studied in the time allotted. (See page 80)
Rationale 3: When developing a framework, the theory, theories, or conceptual framework for the study are identified. Consideration of resources, including problem scope, is included when formulating the problem. (See page 80)
Rationale 4: When formulating the variables, the attributes or concepts that will change when conducting the study or as findings from the study are identified. Consideration of resources, including problem scope, is included when formulating the problem. (See page 80)
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 2

Question 3
Type: MCSA
The nurse is reviewing a quantitative research study and is having difficulty identifying the theoretic framework. What does this finding indicate to the nurse?
1. The study is founded on research problems.
2. The study refutes any theoretic explanations.
3. The research results will be difficult to integrate into practice.
4. The links between concepts have yet to be meaningfully tested.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: A quantitative study that is founded on research problems would have a clearly identified theoretic framework. (See page 82)
Rationale 2: A quantitative study would need to have a clearly identified theoretic framework in order for the study to refute theoretic explanations. (See page 82)
Rationale 3: The lack of a clear framework within a quantitative research study makes it harder to integrate research results back into the current body of knowledge. (See page 82)
Rationale 4: A conceptual framework is a less formally organized structure. In this structure, concepts have yet to be meaningfully tested. (See page 82)
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 2

Question 4
Type: MCSA
The nurse reads the following statement in a quantitative study: “The impact of active-range-of-motion exercises on the recovery of lower extremity function in patients diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.” What is the dependent variable?
1. Active
2. Range of motion
3. Guillain-Barré syndrome
4. Lower extremity function
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Active is used to describe the type of range of motion exercises. (See page 83)
Rationale 2: Range of motion is the variable that is used to explain or predict the change. This phrase is the independent variable. (See page 83)
Rationale 3: Guillain-Barré syndrome is identifying the population of study. (See page 83)
Rationale 4: Lower extremity function is the outcome variable or the dependent variable. (See page 83)
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 2

Question 5
Type: MCSA
The following sentence appears at the beginning of a quantitative research study: “Male patients with osteoarthritis will demonstrate an improvement in pain level and function after participating in structured muscle-strengthening exercise sessions for 30 minutes three times a week.” What does the nurse identify this sentence as being in the research study?
1. Hypothesis
2. Research questions
3. Conceptual definition
4. Operational definition
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The hypothesis makes a prediction about the expected outcomes of the study. It is an educated guess about the relationship or differences among variables. (See page 84)
Rationale 2: Research questions identify the variables under study and ask how those variables may be described or what relationship exists between them. This statement is not a research question. (See page 84)
Rationale 3: A conceptual definition is derived from a review of the literature and is used to place the meaning of the variable in the context of the research study. This statement is not a conceptual definition. (See page 84)
Rationale 4: An operational definition spells out how the variable will be measured or manipulated in a research study. This statement is not an operational definition. (See page 84)
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 2

Question 6
Type: MCMA
The nurse researcher plans to use systematic random sampling for a quantitative study. How will the nurse implement this approach?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Create a non-alphabetical list.
2. Select every kth participant on a random list.
3. Assign numbers to the sample using a lottery.
4. Subdivide the list and assign numbers using a lottery.
5. Identify populations and identify participants from within the populations.
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: When using a systematic random sampling approach, the list of participants cannot be alphabetized. (See page 89)
Rationale 2: When using a systematic random sampling approach, every kth participant is selected. (See page 89)
Rationale 3: Assigning numbers to the sample using a lottery is the approach used for simple random sampling. (See page 89)
Rationale 4: Subdividing the list and assigning numbers using a lottery is the approach used for a stratified random sample. (See page 89)
Rationale 5: Identifying populations and identifying participants from within the populations is the approach used for cluster or multistage sampling. (See page 89)
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Cognitive Level: Applying
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Learning Outcome: 3

Question 7
Type: MCSA
The results of a quantitative research study include a statement that the study used a non-probability population sample. How will the nurse interpret this statement?
1. Sample is a mathematical representation of the population.
2. The results of the study can be generalized to the population.
3. The findings cannot be generalized to the population with any confidence.
4. Each element in the population has an independent chance of being in the sample.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The sample being a mathematical representation of the population is a characteristic of a probability sample. (See page 89)
Rationale 2: The results of the study being generalized to the population are a characteristic of a probability sample. (See page 89)
Rationale 3: The findings not being generalized to the population with any confidence is a characteristic of non-probability population sampling. (See page 89)
Rationale 4: Each element of the population having an independent chance of being in the sample is a characteristic of a probability sample. (See page 89)
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
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Learning Outcome: 3

Question 8
Type: MCSA
The nurse is planning a quantitative research study where the participants will be asked to report knowledge and feelings about a clinical intervention. Which type of instrument will the nurse utilize to collect this data?
1. Checklist
2. Rating scale
3. Categorized list
4. Questionnaire
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A checklist would be used if the researcher is available to note the frequency of a behavior. (See page 92)
Rationale 2: A rating scale would be used to note the intensity of a behavior. (See page 92)
Rationale 3: A categorized list would be used to classify a behavior. (See page 92)
Rationale 4: A questionnaire is used to self-report knowledge, feelings, attitudes, or beliefs and is the most widely used form of data collection in nursing research. (See page 92)
Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Applying
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Learning Outcome: 3

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