Another Revision Quiz...Versión en línea ...More EBP revision... por Alan Ramsay 1 Which of the following is an example of an intervention research question? a How do cancer patients experience relaxation by massage therapy? b Are hospital patients with type 2 diabetes at increased risk for inadequate pain management? c Does dietary protein supplementation reduce the risk of muscle pain following anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery? d Is hyperglycaemia a strong predictor of clinical deterioration in patients delivered to emergency by ambulance? 2 In the methodology section of a research paper it was reported that there was an alpha value of 0.05 which indicates that: a 0.05% of the results might be due to chance b 5% of the results might be due to chance c 95% of the results might be due to chance d 99.95% of the results might be due to chance 3 A structured and systematic process through which strengths and limitations of research studies are assessed is called: a A preliminary assessment b A critical appraisal c Validity d Research significance 4 Which of the following is the most suitable study type to investigate: Do vitamin supplements decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus? a Case series b Retrospective case series c Meta-analysi d Qualitative study 5 Which of the following represents a primary source of research evidence? a Systematic review b Clinical guideline c Literature review d Original study 6 The abstract of a journal article is useful for: a Determining the relevance of the paper to your needs b Identifying limitations of the study c Determining if the data collection methods were reliable d Deciding on evidence-based changes to practice 7 A retrospective case series is the most suitable methodological design for: a Investigating causality b Investigating the effects of interventions c Investigating the effects of treatment d Establishing risk in a specific group 8 Trustworthiness refers, in part, to: a Whether the researchers were honest when reporting their findings b Whether the subjects of a study were honest in their responses to interview questions c The accuracy of the presented data d Whether there is an audit trail available for the study 9 In qualitative research ‘blinding’ refers to: a When the allocation of treatments is hidden from the study team. b When the results are presented without information identifying the treatment groups. c When the study team is aware of the treatment allocation but pretends they are not. d When data is collected before allocation of subjects to a treatment group. 10 ‘Power’ refers to: a The statistical significance of the findings b The degree of trustworthiness of the study c The impact the reported information will have on nursing practice d If the sample size is sufficient to establish causal relationships
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