Author Question: The expected research role for the baccalaureate-prepared nurse is to: 1. Assume the role of a ... (Read 85 times)

Yi-Chen · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The expected research role for the baccalaureate-prepared nurse is to:

1. Assume the role of a clinical expert
2. Acquire funding for research projects
3. Identify clinical nursing problems in practice
4. Develop methods of inquiry relevant to nursing

Question 2

The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), implemented in 2003, may influence nursing research in the area of:

1. The cost of the study
2. Where the study may be published
3. What type of study may be conducted
4. How the data will be obtained and protected

jackie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Nurses with a baccalaureate degree are prepared to read research critically and use existing standards to determine the readiness of the findings for clinical practice. They also participate in research activities through identification of clinical problems in nursing practice.
Nurses with a master's degree assume the role of clinical expert and are able to create a climate in which research-based change can be implemented into practice.
Doctorally-prepared nurses are responsible for acquiring funding for research from public and private sources.
Doctorally-prepared nurses are prepared to design studies independently including the develop-ment of methods of inquiry relevant to nursing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
HIPAA regulations identify how protected health information of potential research subjects is to be managed. The researcher must be able to ensure that the data will be protected and used only by the researcher.
HIPAA regulations should not influence the area of cost in nursing research.
The focus of HIPAA regulations is not on where a study may be published.
HIPAA regulations should not influence the type of study conducted.