The nurse is writing a paper on a research project as part of a class assignment. What should the nurse do to obtain the most current information about the research topic?
1. Ask the librarian to identify journals appropriate for the research topic.
2. Discuss ideas and content with classmates for inclusion in the research project.
3. Access a database and search for information appropriate for the research topic.
4. Study the class research textbook for information that would apply to the research topic.
Question 2The nurse is reviewing content from the PICOT question format to identify terms to search when accessing information from a database. Which content should the nurse use as keyword(s) for this search?
1. Outcome
2. Assessment
3. Patient home address
4. Patient discharge plan
Question 3The 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 4The 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
Question 5The nurse is reviewing steps performed within the research process. Which actions indicate that the nurse worked through the step equivalent to the nursing diagnosis phase of the nursing process?
Select all that apply.
1. Analyzed results
2. Collected information
3. Chose an appropriate theory
4. Conducted a literature review
5. Identified a research question
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