Question 1

In which situation would use of a descriptive study be warranted?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive studies are used to assess and describe characteristics or behaviors in a population, such as attitudes toward breastfeeding in the workplace, without determining cause-and-effect relationships.

Question 2

Who suggested that evidence from randomized clinical trials should be systematically reviewed and constantly updated to afford patients the best quality care?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Archie Cochrane was a pioneer in advocating for the systematic review and constant updating of evidence from randomized clinical trials to improve patient care.

Question 3

Which of these describes a type of qualitative research that involves examination of how to understand reality?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these describes a type of...

Question 4

Which of the following uses multiple research methods as a basis for promoting change in areas where power imbalances exist?

Accepted Answer

Critical social theory uses multiple research methods to address and promote change in areas with power imbalances, focusing on social justice and empowerment.

Question 5

A nurse takes the blood pressure of a patient and finds that it is 110/80 mmHg. Which step of the nursing informatics meta-model does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

The blood pressure reading of 110/80 mmHg is raw data collected by the nurse, which is the first step in the nursing informatics meta-model.

Question 6

Which of the following steps in the nursing informatics meta-model would have the least amount of complexity and the least amount of interactions and inter-relationships?

Accepted Answer

Data is the simplest form in the nursing informatics meta-model, consisting of raw facts without context, making it the least complex with minimal interactions and inter-relationships.

Question 7

Which step or steps in the meta-model for nursing informatics involves interpreting data?

Accepted Answer

Information and Knowledge are the steps in the meta-model for nursing informatics that involve interpreting data.

Question 8

A study uses mHealth applications to assess pain levels at various time points throughout the day. The researcher realizes that the time points are not consistent among participants. Which category would be used to describe this type of error?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study uses mHealth applications to assess...

Question 9

In relation to Big Data, what refers to the level of uncertainty associated with data elements and their source?

Accepted Answer

Veracity refers to the level of uncertainty or trustworthiness associated with data elements and their sources in the context of Big Data.

Question 10

A patient wants to be able to view, download, and transmit their health records to another healthcare provider. Which of the following programs would be most helpful to this patient?

Accepted Answer

The Blue Button program is specifically designed to allow patients to view, download, and transmit their health records, making it the most suitable choice for the patient's needs.

Question 11

Which of the following metrics often serve as outcome metrics, but can be lagging indicators of improvement?

Accepted Answer

Quality metrics often serve as outcome metrics and can be lagging indicators of improvement because they reflect the results of processes and actions over time.

Question 12

As an advanced practice nurse, you are involved in a number of nursing professional organizations that promote political advocacy. With which congressional staff person would you typically have the most contact?

Accepted Answer

Legislative assistants are responsible for handling specific issues or areas of policy, making them the most likely contact for advocacy work related to nursing and healthcare policy.

Question 13

A law is passed related to reimbursement for APRN services. Which federal agency would most likely regulate this law?

Accepted Answer

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency responsible for regulating reimbursement for healthcare services, including those provided by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

Question 14

Which of the following focuses on the health of the individual?

Accepted Answer

Health policy specifically focuses on the health of individuals by addressing issues related to healthcare services, access, quality, and costs.

Question 15

During which process can legislation be debated and amended?

Accepted Answer

Markup is the process during which a legislative committee debates, amends, and rewrites proposed legislation.

Question 16

A law is passed to an agency for regulation. What is the role of the regulatory agency?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory agencies are responsible for interpreting laws and creating rules and regulations to ensure their proper execution.

Question 17

A law is passed related to reimbursement for APRN services. Which federal agency would most likely regulate this law?

Accepted Answer

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency responsible for regulating and overseeing reimbursement policies for healthcare services, including those provided by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

Question 18

Middle-range theories are most amenable to clinical nursing research.

Accepted Answer

Middle-range theories are specific enough to be directly applicable to clinical practice and research, making them suitable for guiding nursing interventions and studies.

Question 19

Newman's theory emphasizes the importance of providing culturally congruent care.

Accepted Answer

Newman's theory, known as Health as Expanding Consciousness, focuses on the patterns of health and illness and the individual's relationship with their environment, rather than culturally congruent care. Culturally congruent care is more associated with Leininger's Transcultural Nursing Theory.

Question 20

The use of a systems approach to view the healthcare crisis provides the framework for seeing individual issues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of a systems approach to...

Quiz 11: Appendix

In which situation would use of a descriptive study be warranted?

Who suggested that evidence from randomized clinical trials should be systematically reviewed and constantly updated to afford patients the best quality care?

Which of these describes a type of qualitative research that involves examination of how to understand reality?

Which of the following uses multiple research methods as a basis for promoting change in areas where power imbalances exist?

A nurse takes the blood pressure of a patient and finds that it is 110/80 mmHg. Which step of the nursing informatics meta-model does this reflect?

Which of the following steps in the nursing informatics meta-model would have the least amount of complexity and the least amount of interactions and inter-relationships?

Which step or steps in the meta-model for nursing informatics involves interpreting data?

A study uses mHealth applications to assess pain levels at various time points throughout the day. The researcher realizes that the time points are not consistent among participants. Which category would be used to describe this type of error?

In relation to Big Data, what refers to the level of uncertainty associated with data elements and their source?

A patient wants to be able to view, download, and transmit their health records to another healthcare provider. Which of the following programs would be most helpful to this patient?

Which of the following metrics often serve as outcome metrics, but can be lagging indicators of improvement?

As an advanced practice nurse, you are involved in a number of nursing professional organizations that promote political advocacy. With which congressional staff person would you typically have the most contact?

A law is passed related to reimbursement for APRN services. Which federal agency would most likely regulate this law?

Which of the following focuses on the health of the individual?

During which process can legislation be debated and amended?

A law is passed to an agency for regulation. What is the role of the regulatory agency?

A law is passed related to reimbursement for APRN services. Which federal agency would most likely regulate this law?

Middle-range theories are most amenable to clinical nursing research.

Newman's theory emphasizes the importance of providing culturally congruent care.

The use of a systems approach to view the healthcare crisis provides the framework for seeing individual issues.