Nursing Exam - Units 4 & 5
50 Questions
Student Name: _________________________ Date: _____________
Instructions: Select the best answer for each question. Each question is
worth 2 points.
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UNIT 4: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE (Questions 1-5)
1. What is the primary purpose of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
A) To follow traditional nursing practices
B) To use best research, nursing expertise, and patient values to
improve care
, C) To reduce healthcare costs only
D) To replace clinical judgment with research data
2. Which of the following is the first step in the EBP process?
A) Test and evaluate outcomes
B) Find the best research evidence
C) Ask a clear clinical question
D) Consider patient values
3. A "Spirit of Inquiry" in nursing means:
A) Following procedures exactly as written without question
B) Asking questions, challenging practices, and seeking better
solutions
C) Only conducting research if you have a doctorate
D) Accepting tradition as the only guide for practice
4. What is the role of a Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in
Evidence-Based Practice?
A) Design and conduct research studies independently
, B) Question the reason behind nursing actions and consider
research and patient preferences
C) Ignore research and follow only physician orders
D) Create clinical practice guidelines for the facility
5. Which statement best describes qualitative research?
A) Focuses on numbers and measurable outcomes using control
groups
B) Focuses on experiences and themes using interviews or
observations
C) Only uses laboratory experiments
D) Is less valuable than quantitative research
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UNIT 4: NURSING ROLES (Questions 6-15)
6. According to the Nurse Practice Act, who enforces nursing licensure
and professional standards?
50 Questions
Student Name: _________________________ Date: _____________
Instructions: Select the best answer for each question. Each question is
worth 2 points.
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UNIT 4: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE (Questions 1-5)
1. What is the primary purpose of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
A) To follow traditional nursing practices
B) To use best research, nursing expertise, and patient values to
improve care
, C) To reduce healthcare costs only
D) To replace clinical judgment with research data
2. Which of the following is the first step in the EBP process?
A) Test and evaluate outcomes
B) Find the best research evidence
C) Ask a clear clinical question
D) Consider patient values
3. A "Spirit of Inquiry" in nursing means:
A) Following procedures exactly as written without question
B) Asking questions, challenging practices, and seeking better
solutions
C) Only conducting research if you have a doctorate
D) Accepting tradition as the only guide for practice
4. What is the role of a Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in
Evidence-Based Practice?
A) Design and conduct research studies independently
, B) Question the reason behind nursing actions and consider
research and patient preferences
C) Ignore research and follow only physician orders
D) Create clinical practice guidelines for the facility
5. Which statement best describes qualitative research?
A) Focuses on numbers and measurable outcomes using control
groups
B) Focuses on experiences and themes using interviews or
observations
C) Only uses laboratory experiments
D) Is less valuable than quantitative research
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UNIT 4: NURSING ROLES (Questions 6-15)
6. According to the Nurse Practice Act, who enforces nursing licensure
and professional standards?
