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WEST COAST UNIVERSITY NURS 492 – NURSING
CAPSTONE FOR POST-LICENSURE STUDENTS
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALES |100% PASS
|GRADED A+ 2026/27
1. The nurse is completing a capstone project on evidence-based
practice. Which step is first in the evidence-based practice process?
a) Appraise the evidence
b) Ask a clinical question
c) Apply the evidence
d) Evaluate the outcome
Verified Answer: b
Rationale: The first step in evidence-based practice is to ask a clinical
question (PICO format). This guides the search for evidence.
Appraising, applying, and evaluating come later.
2. The nurse is presenting a capstone project to a group of peers. Which
presentation strategy is most effective?
a) Read directly from the slides
b) Use a monotone voice
c) Make eye contact and use a conversational tone
d) Avoid using visual aids
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Verified Answer: c
Rationale: Making eye contact and using a conversational tone engages
the audience and conveys confidence. Reading from slides and using a
monotone voice are not effective.
3. The nurse is evaluating a research article for a capstone project.
Which factor indicates the article is from a peer-reviewed journal?
a) It is written by a single author
b) It has been reviewed by experts in the field before publication
c) It is published online
d) It contains references
Verified Answer: b
Rationale: Peer-reviewed journals require that articles be reviewed by
experts in the field before publication to ensure quality and validity.
References and single authorship do not guarantee peer review.
4. The nurse is writing a literature review for a capstone project. Which
statement best describes the purpose of a literature review?
a) To summarize the findings of a single study
b) To synthesize and evaluate existing research on a topic
c) To present new research findings
d) To describe a clinical case
Verified Answer: b
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Rationale: A literature review synthesizes and evaluates existing
research on a topic, identifying gaps and providing a foundation for new
research or practice change.
5. The nurse is using the PICOT framework to develop a research
question. What does the "C" stand for?
a) Comparison
b) Control
c) Clinical
d) Criteria
Verified Answer: a
Rationale: PICOT stands for Population, Intervention, Comparison,
Outcome, and Time frame. The "C" stands for Comparison (the
intervention being compared to).
6. The nurse is preparing a poster presentation for a capstone project.
Which principle is important for an effective poster?
a) Use small font to fit more information
b) Use bullet points and visual aids to convey key messages
c) Include large paragraphs of text
d) Use a single color throughout
Verified Answer: b
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Rationale: An effective poster uses bullet points, visual aids (graphs,
images), and clear headings to convey key messages concisely. Small
font and large paragraphs make the poster difficult to read.
7. The nurse is analyzing a research study for a capstone project. Which
level of evidence provides the strongest support for clinical practice?
a) Expert opinion
b) Systematic review or meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
(RCTs)
c) Case-control study
d) Cohort study
Verified Answer: b
Rationale: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs provide the
highest level of evidence (Level I) because they synthesize multiple
high-quality studies.
8. The nurse is writing a research proposal for a capstone project. Which
section describes the plan for carrying out the research?
a) Abstract
b) Methods
c) Budget
d) Introduction
Verified Answer: b
WEST COAST UNIVERSITY NURS 492 – NURSING
CAPSTONE FOR POST-LICENSURE STUDENTS
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALES |100% PASS
|GRADED A+ 2026/27
1. The nurse is completing a capstone project on evidence-based
practice. Which step is first in the evidence-based practice process?
a) Appraise the evidence
b) Ask a clinical question
c) Apply the evidence
d) Evaluate the outcome
Verified Answer: b
Rationale: The first step in evidence-based practice is to ask a clinical
question (PICO format). This guides the search for evidence.
Appraising, applying, and evaluating come later.
2. The nurse is presenting a capstone project to a group of peers. Which
presentation strategy is most effective?
a) Read directly from the slides
b) Use a monotone voice
c) Make eye contact and use a conversational tone
d) Avoid using visual aids
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Verified Answer: c
Rationale: Making eye contact and using a conversational tone engages
the audience and conveys confidence. Reading from slides and using a
monotone voice are not effective.
3. The nurse is evaluating a research article for a capstone project.
Which factor indicates the article is from a peer-reviewed journal?
a) It is written by a single author
b) It has been reviewed by experts in the field before publication
c) It is published online
d) It contains references
Verified Answer: b
Rationale: Peer-reviewed journals require that articles be reviewed by
experts in the field before publication to ensure quality and validity.
References and single authorship do not guarantee peer review.
4. The nurse is writing a literature review for a capstone project. Which
statement best describes the purpose of a literature review?
a) To summarize the findings of a single study
b) To synthesize and evaluate existing research on a topic
c) To present new research findings
d) To describe a clinical case
Verified Answer: b
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Rationale: A literature review synthesizes and evaluates existing
research on a topic, identifying gaps and providing a foundation for new
research or practice change.
5. The nurse is using the PICOT framework to develop a research
question. What does the "C" stand for?
a) Comparison
b) Control
c) Clinical
d) Criteria
Verified Answer: a
Rationale: PICOT stands for Population, Intervention, Comparison,
Outcome, and Time frame. The "C" stands for Comparison (the
intervention being compared to).
6. The nurse is preparing a poster presentation for a capstone project.
Which principle is important for an effective poster?
a) Use small font to fit more information
b) Use bullet points and visual aids to convey key messages
c) Include large paragraphs of text
d) Use a single color throughout
Verified Answer: b
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Rationale: An effective poster uses bullet points, visual aids (graphs,
images), and clear headings to convey key messages concisely. Small
font and large paragraphs make the poster difficult to read.
7. The nurse is analyzing a research study for a capstone project. Which
level of evidence provides the strongest support for clinical practice?
a) Expert opinion
b) Systematic review or meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
(RCTs)
c) Case-control study
d) Cohort study
Verified Answer: b
Rationale: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs provide the
highest level of evidence (Level I) because they synthesize multiple
high-quality studies.
8. The nurse is writing a research proposal for a capstone project. Which
section describes the plan for carrying out the research?
a) Abstract
b) Methods
c) Budget
d) Introduction
Verified Answer: b
