Chapter 01: The Role of Research in Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A key step to the development of nursing research was a. the endowment of nursing research chairs. b. universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs. c. a baccalaureate degree becoming the entry to practice. d. the Canadian Nurses Association developing a research mandate. ANS: B Feedback A Endowment of nursing research chairs did not occur until the number of nurses with PhD degrees increased. B Universities offering baccalaureate nursing programs provided an introduction to research within the BScN programs and led to further nursing education at the MSN and PhD levels. C Baccalaureate degrees becoming the entry to practice did not occur until the twenty-first century. D The Canadian Nurses Association did not develop a research mandate until the end of the twentieth century. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying (Application) MSC: NCLEX Client Care Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment; Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. How is nursing research significant to the profession of nursing? a. Responsibility is more specifically defined. b. Liability within the practice of nursing is decreased. c. A specialized body of knowledge is generated for use in the delivery of health care. d. The scope of nursing practice is expanded into areas formerly reserved for other disciplines. ANS: C