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cnetterville

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Harm to patients from medication errors is a component to initiation of research in which of the following ways?
 
  a. Establishing a question
  b. Establishing a solution
  c. Establishing a population sample
  d. Establishing a cost benefit

Question 2

A novice nurse observes change differences in practice from what was taught in nursing school and expresses confusion to the nurse manager.
 
  The nurse manager suggests which of the following methods as the best resource to determine best practice in the clinical setting?
  a. Ask a former faculty member.
  b. Review the textbook used during nursing school.
  c. Research electronic databases such as CINAHL.
  d. Attend professional conferences.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Establishing the questions is a major first step to initiating research. In the case, the question is WHY? The other options are not part of the initial steps for establishing reasons for research.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Professional conferences usually present current research. Research electronic databases such as CINAHL will provide only current published research. Sometimes the time between the actual research and its publication may be lengthy and cause it to be irrelevant. Options A and B may not provide current research information.



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