Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Safety and Infection Control
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment
Learning Outcome:
Question 29
Type: MCSA
Which of the following technologies does collaborative computing not use to achieve its goals?
1. E-mail and desktop videoconferencing
2. Digital libraries
3. Handheld devices
4. Shared databases
Question 30
Type: MCMA
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Which of the following activities are involved in producing a thorough and comprehensive review of research
databases?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Understanding the process of comprehensive and systematic search of databases
2. Selecting and appraising relevant studies
3. Extracting relevant information from the research articles that have been found to be scientifically rigorous and
meritorious
4. Developing competency and skills in extracting relevant information
5. Structuring the results of the systematic review in a clear and succinct manner
Question 31
Type: MCSA
Which form of technology has recently been designated as useful at the point of care?
1. Computer on wheels
2. Monitoring DVDs
3. Portable Dynamap
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4. Personal digital assistant
Question 32
Type: MCSA
The electronic health record (EHR) provides the database needed to support research and evidence-based practice.
Which of the following best depicts the use of the EHR in the collection of data?
1. Only experienced clinicians understand the usage of EHR data.
2. Incorporation of evidence-based guidelines into the EHR can improve the quality of care.
3. Extrapolating data from an EHR can be a lengthy process and counterproductive.
4. The EHR can be a reservoir for research studies.
Question 33
Type: FIB
_______________________ provide up-to-date information from peer-reviewed data-based research.
Standard Text:
Correct Answer: Online literature searches
Rationale : Online literature searches provide up-to-date information from peer-reviewed data-based research.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Remembering
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Teaching and Learning
Learning Outcome:
Question 34
Type: MCSA
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It is important for nurses to bridge the gap between practice and research to promote safe, evidence-based nursing
care. One of the best ways to close this gap is by which of the following?
1. Extrapolate data from the electronic health record (EHR).
2. Write all patient data in the nurse’s station notebook.
3. Analyze singular pieces of data and note its relevance to all patients.
4. Keep data that seem irrelevant from the research committee.
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