Nursing Research

Situation: Nurse Aninipot would like to conduct a study on the effects of lemon grass extract and ginger extract on the blood sugar and blood pressure of two randomized group of respondents.

Before the conduct of her study, she understands that the ultimate goal of conducting nursing research is to:
a. Describe the effects of ginger and lemon grass extract on the blood sugar and blood pressure. b. Explore the phenomenon c. Predict and control the effects of the variables to each other d. To improve the nursing practice

On conducting her study the next step she would take would:
a. Identify and clarify the problem b. Review the literature of the study c. Formulate the hypothesis d. Design your framework

On gathering information on her study, she formulated the hypothesis There is the same level of blood sugar and blood pressure after lemon grass and ginger extract administration. This can be classified as:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Simple Complex Non-Directional Directional Alternative Null
2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 6 5 5 6

a. b. c. d.

She also formulated another hypothesis: The higher the volume of lemon grass extract the lower the blood pressure. As a novice researcher you could identify the correct type of research hypothesis:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Simple Complex Non-Directional Directional Alternative Null
1, 3, 5 2, 3, 5 1, 4, 5 2, 4, 5

a. b. c. d.

The independent variable on the above study is:

1. Lemon grass extract 2. Blood sugar 3. Ginger extract 4. Blood pressure
a. b. c. d. 1 and 2 1 and 3 2 and 4 2 and 3

Mimaybochikik, the adviser of Nurse Aninipot helps in the identification of the active variable of the study. Nurse Aninipot is correct if she mentioned:
a. Blood pressure and blood sugar b. Lemon grass extract and Ginger extract c. Diet and Exercise d. Age and Sex

The above study is classified as:

a. b. c. d. True Experimental Quasi Experimental Pre Experimental Non-Experimental

This type of study collects objective data from the respondents(utilizing logical position/positivism paradigm), therefore generally it is classified under:
a. Quantitative b. Qualitative c. Natural Inquiry d. Case Study

The collection of data will be done every 2 weeks for 1 year; the study could be sub-classified according to the collection method. You are correct if you will state:
a. b. c. d. Cross-sectional Longitudinal Prospective Laboratory

Nina dont like to insist to the respondents their participation as she knows that respondents have the right for:
a. Full Disclosure b. Self-Determination c. Confidentiality d. Non-malificence

Because of the nature of the study, the most appropriate sampling method she will utilize is:
a. Convenience b. Theoretical c. Systematic d. Purposive

The best type of data collection tool that nurse Aninipot could utilize is:
a. b. c. d. Questionnaire Biophysical measurement In vivo In vitro

Situation: Nurse Dimas-yadonggwapa is familiarizing the concepts of statistics in nursing research.

All but one of the following is not a measure of dispersion:

a. Mode b. Range c. Median d. Frequency Distribution

In the value: 87, 85, 88, 92, 92: What is the mean?
a.88.2 b.88.4 c. 87 d.88.8

In the value: 80, 80, 80, 82, 82, 90, 90, 100: What is the mode?
a. 80 b. 82 c. 90 d. 85.5

In the value: 80, 80, 10, 10, 25, 60, 100, 200: What is the median?
a. 71.25 b. 70 c. 10 and 25 d. 72.5

Situation: Nurse Chitchirichit is currently reviewing five thesis. She would like to identify the type of design of each study.

Lifestyle, Beliefs and Health habits of Aetas of Mt. Pinatubo

a.Phenomenological b.Ethnographic c. Case Study d.Historical

Psychosocial and Emotional Trauma Experience of Sexually Abused and Abandoned Children
a. Phenomenological b. Ethnographic c. Case Study d. Historical

Effectiveness of guava leaves for external flushing to a randomized group of postpartum patients and the usual tap water to another randomized group of postpartum patients.
a. b. c. d. Pre-Experimental Quasi-Experimental True Experimental Non-Experimental

Difference in readiness to learn about preoperative teaching between pre-op patients with high anxiety and low anxiety levels.
a. Correlational b. Experimental c. Comparative d. Phenomenological