Post Test Nursing Research

Prepared by: Prof. Jhessie L. Abella. RN, RM, MAN

1. Which one of the following best describes qualitative research?(select all that applies) A studies are conducted in natural settings B data are collected from a large number of subjects C data collected tend to be numeric D the research design is systematic and subjective 2. In order to use research in practice, nurses must: A examine a research study and follow the researcher's recommendation. B read many studies in the same content area and follow the recommendations of the studies with similar findings. C explore the strength of the evidence available D replicate studies in their own settings to make sure recommendations are contextually appropriate. 3. For a comprehensive understanding of any research report, one would: A skim the entire report for a general overview B study the abstract to learn the main components of the study C seek assistance for a unclear content D review the conclusion to link the content with the research question 4. Which one of the following titles of studies indicates the use of qualitative methodology A comparison of nursing assessment techniques in hospitals and home care settings B the relationship between numbers of errors made and educational preparation C the effectiveness of patient teaching pre- and post operatively D the experience of mother-child bonding in inner city populations 5. By reading the abstract, introduction, major headings, and conclusions of a study, one can determine the : A relevance of the study to nursing practice B appropriateness of methodology used C need for further study D study's main theme 6. Before analyzing a study, one must A synthesize the materials B comprehensively understand the study C apply recommendations to practice D read other similar studies 7. The primary purpose for reviewing literature is to:

A. gathers current knowledge of the problem of interest B. select topics related to the problem of interest generate broad background and understanding of information related to the research problem of C. interest

D. organize materials related to the problem of interest

8. Critiquing a research study always includes: A determining its strengths and weakness B researching similar studies C using critical reading skills D explaining you own personal opinions

9. Which of the following methods allows the use of any group of research

subject? Quota Snow-ball Purposive Convenience 10. You would like to compare the support system of patients with chronic illness to those with acute illness. Considering that the hypothesis was: Clients with chronic illness have lesser support system than clients with acute illness. What type of research is this? Correlational, Non experimental Quasi Experimental Descriptive

Experimental 11. Ana researched on the development of a new way to measure intelligence by
creating a 100 item questionnaire that will assess the cognitive skills of an individual. The design best suited for this study is: Methodological Survey Case study

Historical 12. The researcher implemented a medication regimen using a new type of
combination of drugs to manic patients while another group of manic patient receives the routine drugs. The researcher however handpicked the experimental group for they are the clients with multiple episodes of bipolardisorder. The researcher utilized which research design? Pure experimental Quasi-experimental Longitudinal

Phenomenological 13. The device or techniques an investigator employs to collect data is called? Instrument

Sample Hypothesis Concept 14. Every year we discover new methods or gadgets to improve mans life. The
research typed used of this nature is: applied experimental quantitative

developmental
12. The information that an investigator collects from the subjects or participants in a research study is usually called: Data Hypothesis Variable Concept 13. A patient is participating in a cardiac study in which his physician is directly involved. Which statement by the patient indicates a lack of understanding about his rights as a research study participant? I understand the risk associated in this study I can withdraw from the study anytime My confidentiality will not be compromised in this study Ill have to find a new physician if I dont complete this study 14. You decided to include 5 barangays in your municipality and chose a sampling method that would get representative samples from each barangay. What should be the appropriate method for you to use in this care? Random sampling Stratified sampling Cluster sampling

Systematic sampling 15. This research topic has the potential to contribute to nursing because it
seeks to clarify an ambiguous modality of care enhance client care include new modalities of care

resolve a clinical problem 16. Each nurse participants was asked to identify a problem. After the
identification of the research problem, which of the following should be done? Methodology Acknowledgement Review of related literature

Formulate hypothesis 17. According to the WHO statistics on the Homeless population around the
world. Which of the following groups of people in the world disproportionately represents the homeless population? Asians Hispanics Caucasians

African Americans 18. Clients rights should be protected when doing research using human
subjects. These rights below are correct EXCEPT: right not to be harmed right of self-determination right to compensation

right of privacy 19. Which of the following communicate the results of the research to the
readers? They facilitate the description of the data. Tables and Graphs Statistics Hypothesis

Research Problem 20. Which of the following is not true about a Pure Experimental Research? There is an experimental group Selection of subjects in the control group is randomized There is a control group There is a careful selection of subjects in the experimental group 21. The use of another persons ideas or wordings giving appropriate credit
results from inaccurate attribution of materials to its sources. Which of the following is referred to when another persons idea is inappropriate credited as ones own? Quotation Plagiarism Paraphrase

Assumption 22. Mikee needs to review relevant literature and studies. The following
processes are undertaken in reviewing literature EXCEPT: using the library reading and recording notes locating and identifying resources

clarifying a research topic

23. Which type of research inquiry investigates the issue of human complexity

(e.g. understanding the human expertise)? logical position natural inquiry positivism quantitative research

24. If the researcher implemented a new structured counseling program with a

randomized group of subject and a routine counseling program with another randomized group of subject, the research is utilizing which design? Comparative Experimental Methodological Quasi experimental 25. SITUATION: Myrna, a researcher, proposes a study on the relationship between health values and the health promotion activities of staff nurses in a selected college of nursing. In formulating the research hypotheses, researcher Myrna should state the research question as: What is the response of the staff nurses to the health values? How is variable health value perceived in a population? How do health values affect health promotion activities of the staff nurses? Is there a significant relationship between health values and health promotion activities of the staff nurses? 26. The recipients of experimental treatment are an experimental design or the individuals to be observed in a non-experimental design are called: Setting Sample Subjects Treatment

27. In both quantitative and qualitative research, the used of a frame of

reference is required. Which of the following items serves as the purpose of a framework? Provides logical structure of the research findings Identifies concepts and relationships between concepts Incorporates theories into nursings body of knowledge Organizes the development of study and links the findings to nursings body of knowledge

28. Barangay A was selected randomly as well as Barangay B, Nurse Edly

conducted teaching to Barangay A and assess if Barangay A will have a better status than Barangay B. This is an example of: Correlational Qualitative Comparative

Experimental 29. A supposition or system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given

phenomenon best defines: A theory Paradigm A conceptual framework Concept 30. In Quantitative date, which of the following is described as the distance in the scoring
unites of the variable from the highest to the lower?

Range Mean Median Frequency 31. Which among the following is the most important characteristic of a sample? Randomization Representativeness Appropriate number Location 32. All but one of the following is not a measure of Central Tendency? Standard Deviation Mode Range Variance 33. You would like to compare the support system of patient with chronic illness
to those with acute illness. How will you best state your problem? A study to compare the support system of patients with chronic illness and those with acute illness. A comparative analysis of the support system of patients with chronic illness and those with acute illness What are the differences of the support system being received by patient with chronic illness and patients with acute illness? The effects of the types of support system of patients with chronic illness and those with acute illness A descriptive study to compare the support system of patients with chronic illness and those with acute illness in terms of demographic data and knowledge

34. You are interested to study the effects of medication and tactile stimulation
on the pain experienced by the cancer patients. What type of variable is pain? Independent Dependent Interdependent X Variable

35. Which of the following studies is based on quantitative research? A study measuring the effects of sleep deprivation on patients healing A study examining clients feeling before, during and after bone marrow aspiration.

A study exploring the factors influencing weight control behavior A study examining the bereavement express in spouse or clients with terminal cancer 36. In any research study where individual persons are involved, it is important
that an informed consent of the study is obtained. The following are essential information about the consent that you should disclose to the prospective subject except: Consent to incomplete Explaining of procedure Assurance of anonymity and confidentiality Description of benefits, risks and discomforts

37. A researcher does review of related literature for the purpose of to identify if problem can be replicated gathering data about what is already known or unknown about the problem determine statistical treatment of data research answering the research question 38. Which of the following usually refers to the independent variables in doing
research? Effect Output Cause Result 39.