Question 1

In writing the introduction to a literature review, which of the following should be included?

Accepted Answer

A)   A description of the focus of the review
B)   A summary of the best research on the topic
C)   The main statistical tests used in research on the subject
D)   The reason the selected topic is of interest to the researcherE) B) and C)
F) C) and D) A

Question 2

Which of the following would generally be a good way to limit a literature search?

Accepted Answer

A)   Choosing a wide time frame
B)   Narrowing the keywords
C)   Requesting a certain author
D)   Selecting only in print sourcesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

In historical research, how does the literature review fit into the study?

Accepted Answer

A)   Literature more than 5 years old has to be examined closely for its place in the study.
B)   Literature searches provide information on what data are needed.
C)   The literature review is the most important portion of the study.
D)   The researcher uses the literature review to select and define the research topic.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

A written plan for a computerized search may prove helpful. Which of the following is not typically included in a search plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   A way to store references
B)   Databases that include lay literature
C)   Keywords
D)   Previously found literatureE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The primary purpose for reviewing relevant literature is to:

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A)   delineate the existing knowledge base of an identified problem.
B)   develop conceptual and operational definitions of variables.
C)   interpret previous research findings.
D)   select the research design.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In using available electronic sources, a researcher:

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A)   can find unlimited sources in an academic library.
B)   is able to access sources that were not readily available in the past.
C)   should look only on the Internet to find the best references.
D)   will become overwhelmed if the number of data bases is not limited.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

One advantage of an integrative review of research is that:

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A)   emphasis is placed on what is not known.
B)   multidisciplinary literature has been filtered out.
C)   previous research findings have been synthesized.
D)   statistical analyses of the summarized research are conducted.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

When the researcher uses the linking feature for an article within a database, what occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Graphic images connected to the topic are displayed.
B)   Information about the author "pops up."
C)   If available, the full text becomes accessible while still connected to the database.
D)   There is a move from one database to another.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following would not be empirical research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Editorial in a prestigious research journal
B)   Examination of ways to reduce test anxiety
C)   Master's thesis-because it is conducted by a student
D)   Small study with a sample size of 10E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In conducting a complex search, the researcher's main goal is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   create as long a list of possible sources as possible.
B)   establish a baseline of how many studies are available on the topic.
C)   find out whether the topic is too difficult for study.
D)   focus the literature review.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following statements in the critique of a study would indicate to the reader that the study contains information that could assist in implementing new findings into practice?

Accepted Answer

A)   "All the references are current and relevant to the topic of interest. The author is to be commended."
B)   "Further study is clearly needed from the lack of agreement among the experts represented in the review of literature."
C)   "The literature presented in this review seems to agree that the suggested intervention leads to better patient compliance."
D)   "This study does an excellent job of reviewing all the literature on use of compression stockings."E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Complex searches are useful in conducting a review of literature because:

Accepted Answer

A)   combining keywords can limit the findings to more useful sources.
B)   hundreds of sources can be located at one time.
C)   the same search rules can be used each time.
D)   they eliminate irrelevant sources.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above A

Question 13

In searching the literature to find sources to build the foundation for a study, which of the following are usually not included in quantitative studies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Case studies
B)   Descriptive research studies
C)   Lay literature
D)   Qualitative researchE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

__________________ results of previous studies is the best way to make the literature review read smoothly.

Accepted Answer

A)   Applying
B)   Citing
C)   Describing
D)   ParaphrasingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 15

Which of the following indexes would provide the largest number of relevant nursing sources?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature
B)   International Nursing Index
C)   MedLine
D)   Nursing Studies IndexE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

In which section of the research report might the problem statement be located?

Accepted Answer

A)   Implications
B)   Literature review
C)   Methods
D)   ResultsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following qualitative researchers would conduct their literature reviews in a way most consistent with that of a quantitative researcher?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethnographic researcher
B)   Grounded theorist
C)   Nurse historian
D)   Phenomenological researcherE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following would help you clearly determine whether a source is primary or secondary?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abstract of the article
B)   Author's name and affiliation
C)   List of references
D)   Title of the articleE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

In conducting an electronic search, which of the following bits of information typically is not found in search fields?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abstract
B)   Bibliography
C)   Journal subset
D)   LanguageE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

At what point in the research process is the literature review conducted in a qualitative investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)   After study completion
B)   Before study implementation
C)   Depends on the type of study
D)   During study implementationE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: Understanding the Literature Review in Published Studies

In writing the introduction to a literature review, which of the following should be included?

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Which of the following would generally be a good way to limit a literature search?

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In historical research, how does the literature review fit into the study?

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A written plan for a computerized search may prove helpful. Which of the following is not typically included in a search plan?

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The primary purpose for reviewing relevant literature is to:

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In using available electronic sources, a researcher:

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One advantage of an integrative review of research is that:

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When the researcher uses the linking feature for an article within a database, what occurs?

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Which of the following would not be empirical research?

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In conducting a complex search, the researcher's main goal is to:

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Which of the following statements in the critique of a study would indicate to the reader that the study contains information that could assist in implementing new findings into practice?

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Complex searches are useful in conducting a review of literature because:

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In searching the literature to find sources to build the foundation for a study, which of the following are usually not included in quantitative studies?

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__________________ results of previous studies is the best way to make the literature review read smoothly.

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Which of the following indexes would provide the largest number of relevant nursing sources?

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In which section of the research report might the problem statement be located?

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Which of the following qualitative researchers would conduct their literature reviews in a way most consistent with that of a quantitative researcher?

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Which of the following would help you clearly determine whether a source is primary or secondary?

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In conducting an electronic search, which of the following bits of information typically is not found in search fields?

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At what point in the research process is the literature review conducted in a qualitative investigation?

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