Question 1

In a meta-analysis,the researcher displays a symmetrical funnel plot of the data from a group of studies.This indicates

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A)   heterogenicity of study samples.
B)   limited publication bias.
C)   methodological bias.
D)   reporting bias.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A study yielding negative results is withheld for publication for several years,contributing to which type of bias?

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A)   Citation bias
B)   Location bias
C)   Outcome-reporting bias
D)   Time-lag biasE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

What is true about reporting the mean difference between two groups in a meta-analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a measure of differences between nominal data for the two groups.
B)   It is an estimate of the effect of differences between the two groups of subjects.
C)   It is not used to examine differences in ratio-level data.
D)   It is appropriate only when the same scale is used to measure outcomes.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The electronic database covering the English-language journal literature for nursing and allied health is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   PsycINFO.
B)   MEDLINE.
C)   CINAHL.
D)   MEDLINE with MeSH.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which standards were developed to help nursing students develop the skills,knowledge,and attitudes needed to continuously improve quality and safety?

Accepted Answer

A)   EBP
B)   IRB
C)   QSEN
D)   ANCC MagnetE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following are true statements about the challenges to evidence-based nursing practice? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   EBP requires synthesizing research evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) ,which are still limited in nursing.
B)   Systematic reviews and meta-syntheses conducted in nursing also are limited when compared with other disciplines.
C)   All healthcare agencies and administrators do not provide the resources or support necessary for nurses to implement EBP.
D)   More work is needed to promote the use of evidence-based guidelines with individual patients.
E)   Lack of support and resources for EBP include unlimited funds to support research projects.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Exam 13: Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

What is true about reporting the mean difference between two groups in a meta-analysis?

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Which of the following are true statements about the challenges to evidence-based nursing practice? Select all that apply.

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In a meta-analysis,the researcher displays a symmetrical funnel plot of the data from a group of studies.This indicates

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A study yielding negative results is withheld for publication for several years,contributing to which type of bias?

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Which standards were developed to help nursing students develop the skills,knowledge,and attitudes needed to continuously improve quality and safety?

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The electronic database covering the English-language journal literature for nursing and allied health is known as

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What is true about reporting the mean difference between two groups in a meta-analysis?

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Which of the following are true statements about the challenges to evidence-based nursing practice? Select all that apply.

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A study yielding negative results is withheld for publication for several years,contributing to which type of bias?

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Which standards were developed to help nursing students develop the skills,knowledge,and attitudes needed to continuously improve quality and safety?

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