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Redwolflake15

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Testing the application of theories in different situations with different populations is considered to be:
 
  a. applied research.
  b. clinical research.
  c. basic research.
  d. quantitative research.

Question 2

The American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional performance require nurses to use research findings in practice. This means that nurses:
 
  a. need to regulate their practice according to the latest journal articles.
  b. nurses need to use the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.
  c. nurses only need to participate in research while in advanced practice.
  d. may use evidence-based practice to develop procedures but not policies.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Research conducted to generate theories is basic research. These theories help to provide explanations for phenomena. Testing theories in different situations with different populations is applied research. Clinical research is conducted to test theories about the effectiveness of interventions. Each type of research contributes to the theoretical base for the practice of n

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional performance require nurses to use research findings in practice. Two criteria are measured. The first criterion is that nurses need to use the best available evidence, which includes research findings, to guide their practice decisions (ANA, 2010). The second criterion is that nurses participate in research activities that are appropriate for their position and level of education. Activities may include identifying problems in the clinical setting that may be researched; participating in data collection; participating as a member of a research committee or a research program; sharing research findings the nurse has found with others; conducting research; critiquing research that may be used in practice; using research findings to develop policies, procedures, and standards for patient care at health care facilities; and incorporating research as part of ongoing learning as a nurse.





 

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