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cabate · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The hospital research committee is contemplating a study to analyze the impact of changing one type of dressing material. In which order should the committee complete this study?

1. Collect data
2. Analyze data
3. Design the study
4. Predict outcomes
5. Identify the problem
6. Interpret the findings
7. Formulate a statement
8. Search existing literature

Question 2

The nurse manager is counseling a staff nurse who demonstrated reckless behavior. What should the manager say when meeting with this nurse?

1. I have a handout that can help you.
2. I realize that the design of the patient rooms contributed to the error.
3. What outcomes do you think can occur if this happens again in the future?
4. This is the second time this has occurred and I think a few days off might be needed.

mcomstock09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 5, 7, 8, 4, 3, 1, 2, 6

There are several important steps in the conduct of research, and each of these requires decision making by the researcher. The first step is identification of the problem. Once the problem is clearly identified and a statement is formulated, the next step is a search of existing literature, especially related research. Once the researcher has identified the problem, reviewed the literature, and identified specific research questions or hypotheses (predictions of outcomes), an appropriate study can be designed to answer the questions or test the hypotheses. Data collection can then be done. Once the data are analyzed and results are known, the researcher must be very careful about the interpretation of those results and be certain that any conclusions are directly supported by the study data.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

The model recommends specific responses on the part of supervisors. Human error should be responded to with consoling and potential changes in processes, procedures, training, and design. When individuals demonstrate at-risk behavior, coaching and increasing situational awareness and de-incentivizing at-risk behaviors, while providing incentives for healthy behaviors, is recommended. Reckless behavior suggests the need for remedial or punitive actions. Providing a handout and discussing room design is appropriate for human error. Asking about future outcomes is appropriate for at-risk behaviors. Suggesting a few days off is appropriate punitive action for reckless behavior.