Nursing Research NCLEX Practice Quiz #1 (10 Questions)

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    What is the first step in the qualitative research process?

    • Data analysis
    • Sample
    • Review of literature
    • Study design
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  • 2. 

    What is the best source to use when conducting a level I systematic meta-analysis of the literature?

    • An electronic database

    • Doctoral dissertations

    • The Cochrane Statistical Methods

    • An electronic database and Doctoral dissertations

    Correct Answer
    A. The Cochrane Statistical Methods
    Explanation
    The Cochrane Statistical Methods is the best source to use when conducting a level I systematic meta-analysis of the literature because it is a reputable and widely recognized organization that specializes in evidence-based healthcare research. They have developed rigorous methods for conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses, ensuring high quality and reliability of the results. Using their statistical methods would provide a robust framework for analyzing and synthesizing the literature, leading to more accurate and trustworthy conclusions.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is an example of a primary source in a research study?

    • A published commentary on the findings of another study

    • A doctoral dissertation that critiques all research in the area of attention deficit disorder

    • A textbook of medical-surgical nursing

    • A journal article about a study that used large

    Correct Answer
    A. A journal article about a study that used large
    Explanation
    This is a report of an original study

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  • 4. 

    What is a characteristic of an audio recording of an unpublished research study reported at a professional conference?

    • Databased literature

    • Secondary Sources

    • Are more difficult to analyze than written reports.

    • Are not useful because they are not published

    Correct Answer
    A. Databased literature
    Explanation
    Audio and video recordings of research presentations are examples of databased literature.

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  • 5. 

    Which mode of clinical application for qualitative research is considered to be the sharing of qualitative findings with the patient?

    • Insight or empathy

    • Anticipatory guidance

    • Assessment of status or progress

    • Coaching

    Correct Answer
    A. Anticipatory guidance
    Explanation
    Anticipatory guidance is the sharing of qualitative findings with the patient. Other options are not considered to be the sharing of qualitative findings with the patient.

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  • 6. 

    What should be included in “scholarly literature”? Select all that apply.

    • Research reports reported in primary sources only

    • Conceptual and theoretical literature from primary sources only

    • Published and unpublished reports of research

    • Primary and secondary sources

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Published and unpublished reports of research
    A. Primary and secondary sources
    Explanation
    Scholarly literature should include published and unpublished reports of research as well as primary and secondary sources. This means that it should encompass both research findings that have been published in academic journals or books, as well as research that has not yet been officially published. Additionally, it should include both primary sources, which are original research studies, and secondary sources, which are interpretations or analyses of primary sources. Including a variety of sources ensures that scholarly literature is comprehensive and reliable.

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  • 7. 

    What are characteristics of the literature review required for a quantitative research study? Select all that apply.

    • The review is exhaustive and must include all studies conducted in the area

    • Doctoral dissertations and masters’ theses are excellent sources of information

    • Computer-accessed materials are acceptable

    • Primary sources are not as important as secondary sources

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Doctoral dissertations and masters’ theses are excellent sources of information
    A. Computer-accessed materials are acceptable
    Explanation
    The characteristics of the literature review required for a quantitative research study include the use of doctoral dissertations and masters' theses as excellent sources of information. These academic works often provide in-depth research and analysis that can contribute to the study. Additionally, computer-accessed materials are acceptable as they provide easy access to a wide range of scholarly articles and research papers. It is important to note that primary sources, such as original research studies, are considered more important than secondary sources in a literature review for quantitative research.

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  • 8. 

    What does a level-of-evidence model use to evaluate the strength of a research study and its findings? Select all that apply.

    • Creativity

    • Quality

    • Quantity

    • Consistency

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Quality
    A. Quantity
    A. Consistency
    Explanation
    A level-of-evidence model uses quality, quantity, and consistency to evaluate the strength of a research study and its findings. Quality refers to the rigor and reliability of the study design, methodology, and analysis. Quantity refers to the sample size and statistical power of the study. Consistency refers to the agreement or replication of the study's findings across multiple studies or sources. These factors help determine the credibility and generalizability of the research, allowing for a more accurate assessment of its strength.

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  • 9. 

    Reviews of the literature are conducted for PURPOSES OF RESEARCH as well as for the CONSUMER OF RESEARCH. How are these reviews similar? Select all that apply.

    • Amount of literature required to be reviewed

    • Degree of critical reading required

    • Importance of conceptual literature

    • Purpose of the review

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Degree of critical reading required
    A. Importance of conceptual literature
    Explanation
    Both conducting reviews of the literature for research purposes and for the consumer of research require a high degree of critical reading. In order to effectively analyze and evaluate the existing literature, it is important to critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of each source. Additionally, both types of reviews recognize the importance of conceptual literature, as it provides the theoretical framework and foundation for the research being conducted or reviewed.

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  • 10. 

    Which research process steps may be noted in an article’s abstract? Select all that apply.

    • Identifying the phenomenon

    • Research question study purpose

    • Literature review

    • Design

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Identifying the phenomenon
    A. Research question study purpose
    A. Design
    Explanation
    The steps that may be noted in an article's abstract are identifying the phenomenon, research question study purpose, and design. The abstract typically provides a concise summary of the research, including the main focus or phenomenon being studied, the research question or study purpose, and the design or methodology used to conduct the research. The literature review, although an important part of the research process, may not always be mentioned in the abstract as it focuses more on the background and existing knowledge on the topic rather than the specific steps of the research process.

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