In determining the applicability of a research study, the nurse ...

[cherise1989]

In determining the applicability of a research study, the nurse must look at many factors. Which factors can be used to determine appropriateness of the research to the individual setting? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Sample size
  b. Credentials of authors
  c. Time element
  d. Context
  e. Intervention used

Question 2

The nurse manager wants to motivate a 55-year-old staff nurse. Taking the nurse's age into consideration, which type of motivation would be most effective for this nurse?
 
  a. Sending the nurse a letter on a job well done
  b. Giving public acknowledgement and reward for good performance
  c. Telling the nurse of opportunities for growth and development
  d. Emphasizing the importance and significance of the nurse's work

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Answer to Question 1

A, D, E

Feedback
Correct Research to be used in clinical practice should have appropriate sample size.
Research to be used in clinical practice should have context to current question to be researched.
Research to be used in clinical practice should have appropriateness of intervention.
Incorrect Not a factor used to support validity or applicability.
Not a factor used to support validity or applicability.

Answer to Question 2

B
Staff nurses who are 55 years old would be considered being from the Baby Boomer generation. The
most effective means of motivating nurses in this age group would be to give public acknowledgement
and reward for good performance.

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