NSG 456
Research Outcomes Management for the
Practicing Nurse
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the main purpose of research outcomes management
in nursing?
A. To eliminate patient variability
B. To improve patient outcomes by integrating research findings
into practice
C. To ensure uniformity in nursing care across all patients
D. To focus solely on cost reduction in healthcare delivery
- ANS: B. To improve patient outcomes by integrating
research findings into practice
©2025
, - Rationale: Research outcomes management applies
evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and outcomes.
2. Which of the following tools is most commonly used to
critically appraise quantitative nursing research studies?
A. PICOT Framework
B. PRISMA Checklist
C. CASP Checklist
D. SWOT Analysis
- ANS: C. CASP Checklist
- Rationale: The CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme)
checklist provides a systematic approach to evaluating
quantitative research.
3. What is the role of the nurse in the dissemination phase of
research?
A. Conducting experimental studies
B. Translating research findings into patient care practices
C. Analyzing raw data
D. Writing institutional policies
- ANS: B. Translating research findings into patient care
practices
©2025
, - Rationale: Nurses play a vital role in applying evidence
from research to clinical settings to improve care delivery.
4. Which of the following is considered a key outcome indicator
in nursing care?
A. Nurse-to-patient ratios
B. Patient satisfaction scores
C. Availability of medical equipment
D. Number of team meetings
- ANS: B. Patient satisfaction scores
- Rationale: Patient satisfaction is a critical measure of the
quality and effectiveness of nursing care.
5. What is the focus of the PICOT framework in evidence-based
practice?
A. Organizing patient discharge processes
B. Structuring clinical research questions
C. Standardizing care documentation
D. Enhancing interdisciplinary communication
- ANS: B. Structuring clinical research questions
©2025
, - Rationale: The PICOT (Population, Intervention,
Comparison, Outcome, Time) framework helps formulate focused
clinical questions to guide research.
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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. In outcomes management, __________ is the process of
assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in achieving
desired patient outcomes.
- ANS: Evaluation
- Rationale: Evaluation measures how well interventions
achieve their intended goals, a key step in managing outcomes.
7. The __________ database is widely used in nursing research
to access evidence-based articles and clinical guidelines.
- ANS: CINAHL
- Rationale: The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied
Health Literature (CINAHL) is a primary resource for nursing
research.
8. __________ is the practice of using research findings to
inform and improve nursing care decisions.
- ANS: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
©2025
Research Outcomes Management for the
Practicing Nurse
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the main purpose of research outcomes management
in nursing?
A. To eliminate patient variability
B. To improve patient outcomes by integrating research findings
into practice
C. To ensure uniformity in nursing care across all patients
D. To focus solely on cost reduction in healthcare delivery
- ANS: B. To improve patient outcomes by integrating
research findings into practice
©2025
, - Rationale: Research outcomes management applies
evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and outcomes.
2. Which of the following tools is most commonly used to
critically appraise quantitative nursing research studies?
A. PICOT Framework
B. PRISMA Checklist
C. CASP Checklist
D. SWOT Analysis
- ANS: C. CASP Checklist
- Rationale: The CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme)
checklist provides a systematic approach to evaluating
quantitative research.
3. What is the role of the nurse in the dissemination phase of
research?
A. Conducting experimental studies
B. Translating research findings into patient care practices
C. Analyzing raw data
D. Writing institutional policies
- ANS: B. Translating research findings into patient care
practices
©2025
, - Rationale: Nurses play a vital role in applying evidence
from research to clinical settings to improve care delivery.
4. Which of the following is considered a key outcome indicator
in nursing care?
A. Nurse-to-patient ratios
B. Patient satisfaction scores
C. Availability of medical equipment
D. Number of team meetings
- ANS: B. Patient satisfaction scores
- Rationale: Patient satisfaction is a critical measure of the
quality and effectiveness of nursing care.
5. What is the focus of the PICOT framework in evidence-based
practice?
A. Organizing patient discharge processes
B. Structuring clinical research questions
C. Standardizing care documentation
D. Enhancing interdisciplinary communication
- ANS: B. Structuring clinical research questions
©2025
, - Rationale: The PICOT (Population, Intervention,
Comparison, Outcome, Time) framework helps formulate focused
clinical questions to guide research.
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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. In outcomes management, __________ is the process of
assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions in achieving
desired patient outcomes.
- ANS: Evaluation
- Rationale: Evaluation measures how well interventions
achieve their intended goals, a key step in managing outcomes.
7. The __________ database is widely used in nursing research
to access evidence-based articles and clinical guidelines.
- ANS: CINAHL
- Rationale: The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied
Health Literature (CINAHL) is a primary resource for nursing
research.
8. __________ is the practice of using research findings to
inform and improve nursing care decisions.
- ANS: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
©2025
