The nurse-researcher wants to evaluate the effectiveness of guided imagery in reducing stress prior to starting an IV. In the research proposal, several studies are reported in the review of the literature section about the use of biofeedback to reduce anxiety prior to invasive procedures. Which significance level and sample size provide the greatest support for the findings reported?

A nurse is conducting a study of client attitudes and feelings about registering for outpatient day surgery via the Internet. Interviews of clients using a questionnaire will be conducted and the responses will be analyzed. The nurse plans to use a codebook in conducting this research study using a quantitative design. Which statement accurately describes the purpose of the codebook for this study?

Which study design allows for manipulation of independent and dependent variables?

A group of students at a university volunteered to participate in a study of attitudes about their personal safety. The day before the study began, the nation experienced the 9/11 terrorism atacks. What statement is accurate regarding the event associated with this study?

In this statement describing the methodology of a research study, how was the snowball sample obtained?

A nurse reads this statement from the results section of a research article published in a peer-reviewed nursing journal: "Data analysis indicated a statistically significant increase in nosocomial infection rates in postoperative clients in the intensive care unit at Hospital A as compared to infection rates of a similar sample at Hospital B, but the incidence of client complications from these infections was minimal at both institutions." Which action should the nurse take based on the correct interpretation of this research finding?

Which study would most likely be conducted using a qualitative methodology?

Several research designs are being considered to investigate this research question. Which research design should be dropped from further consideration because it involves unethical practice? The research question is: "What is the difference in pain perception reported by clients on their first day postoperative when different types of pain management are provided?"

The nurse-researcher wants to evaluate the effectiveness of guided imagery in reducing stress prior to starting an IV. In the research proposal, several studies are reported in the review of the literature section about the use of biofeedback to reduce anxiety prior to invasive procedures. Which significance level and sample size provide the greatest support for the findings reported?

The nurse is conducting a qualitative research study, designed to answer the question, "What is the experience of stress reduction techniques on adolescents with diabetes?" Which data should the nurse include in this study?

Which research question could be used for a qualitative study?