Introduction to Nursing Research

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Who is considered the pioneer of nursing research?

The Director of the National Institute of Nursing Research
Dr. Ahmed Mekdad
Florence Nightingale (correct)
The founder of the Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research

What was published in 1983, marking an important milestone in nursing research?

The Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research Guidelines
The first volume of the Annual Review of Nursing Research (correct)
The History of Nursing Research Book
The National Institute of Nursing Research Act

What was established in 1989 to improve healthcare quality, reduce costs, and enhance patient safety?

The Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research (correct)
The National Institute of Nursing Research
The World Health Organization
The American Nurses Association

What is the primary goal of this lecture on nursing research?

To empower students' knowledge, practice, and attitude towards nursing research (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of this lecture on nursing research?

To identify the importance of nursing research (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why the National Institute of Nursing Research was established?

To strengthen nursing research and give it more visibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the outcomes that students will achieve by the end of this lecture?

Define nursing research and its importance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the topics that will be discussed in this lecture?

The importance of nursing research (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of research?

To develop, refine, and expand a base of knowledge (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of nursing research?

To develop knowledge about issues of importance to nurses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?

It is essential for continued improvement in patient care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative research?

Quantitative research is formal and objective, while qualitative research is subjective (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of basic research?

To generate knowledge for the pleasure of learning and finding truth (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is nursing research important?

It is essential for continued improvement in patient care and developing a scientific knowledge base for nursing knowledge and practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the goals of conducting nursing research?

To promote evidence-based nursing practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a result of using research findings in nursing practice?

Improved care outcomes by advancing nursing knowledge and practice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of applied research?

To refine and apply knowledge from basic research (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the scientific approach?

Order and control (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is empiricism in the context of scientific investigation?

Gathering information through observation and experimentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a purpose of the scientific approach in nursing research?

To describe phenomena relevant to the nursing process (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of generalization in scientific investigation?

Focusing on general understanding of phenomena (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of determining criteria of inclusion and exclusion in research?

To control factors that are not under direct investigation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between basic and applied research?

Basic research focuses on theory, while applied research focuses on clinical questions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of applied research in nursing?

Both validating conventional nursing actions and documenting cost-effectiveness of these actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of descriptive studies in the nursing profession?

To provide considerable value to the nursing profession (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of explanatory research in nursing?

To identify the causes of a phenomenon (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the scientific method in nursing research?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a moral and ethical issue in nursing research?

Questions that focus on ethics and values (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do nurses participate in nursing research?

By participating in formal clubs in a practice setting, attending research presentations, and assisting in data collection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of prediction and control in nursing research?

To predict and control phenomena based on research findings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in measuring psychological dimensions in nursing research?

Measuring tools are not precise and accurate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the control problem in nursing research?

Accepting the principles of multiple causations (D) Signup and view all the answers