The nurse is participating in the research process. Which actions ...

[sammy]

The nurse is participating in the research process. Which actions indicate that the nurse successfully completed the identification of a research question?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. The nurse analyzed results.
  2. The nurse reported findings.
  3. The nurse conducted a literature review.
  4. The nurse utilized knowledge of nursing.
  5. The nurse reflected on clinical experiences.

Question 2

The nurse decides that a clinical guideline would be helpful when planning the care of a patient. What should the nurse do to obtain this guideline?
 
  1. Access a nursing literature database
  2. Search through a nursing procedure textbook
  3. Telephone a clinical guidelines company for assistance
  4. Conduct a computer search on a clinical guidelines website

[macmac]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4, 5

When identifying a research question, the nurse should utilize nursing knowledge and clinical experiences. Analyzing results is a part of the final phase of the research process. Reporting findings is a part of the final phase of the research process. Conducting a literature review is a part of the problem/purpose identification.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

To obtain clinical guideline information, the nurse should conduct a search on a clinical guidelines website. Accessing a nursing literature database will not provide the needed information on clinical guidelines. Searching through a nursing procedure textbook or telephoning a clinical guidelines company for assistance would be time consuming.