NURS 328 (NURS 328)
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NURS 328 - Quiz 2| 406 Questions| With Complete Solutions
research studies correct answer: often peer reviewed by two reviewers and are BLIND reviewed 
 
hypotheses correct answer: used when conducting experimental or quasi experimental research in the quantitative paradigm. 
 
A hypothesis correct answer: Consists of an independent variable and a dependent variable; these variables are described in relation to each another. 
 
Experimental correct answer: In a(n) ___________ design the researcher controls (manipulates) the independent variable and...
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NURS 328 Quiz 2| 230 Questions| With Complete Solutions
Popularresearch studies correct answer: often peer reviewed by two reviewers and are BLIND reviewed 
 
pre-experimental correct answer: A(n) __________design does not include mechanisms to compensate for the absence of either randomization or control group 
 
non-equivalent correct answer: This is a type of quasi-experimental design that involves a comparison group that was not developed on the basis of random assignment. It is called a _______________ control group design. 
 
Research studies in th...
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NURS 328 Quiz 2 Questions and Answers 2026 Update
NURS 328 Quiz 2 Questions and Answers 2026 Update
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NURS 328 Quiz 1 Study Questions and Answers Graded A+ 2026
NURS 328 Quiz 1 Study Questions and Answers Graded A+ 2026
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NURS 328 - Quiz 1 Questions and Answers 2026 Update
NURS 328 - Quiz 1 Questions and Answers 2026 Update
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NURS 328 Final Exam |Questions and Answers |2026 Update
Which of the following manifestations can the nurse expect to assess in an infant that may be experiencing digoxin toxicity? 
 
a. Bradycardia and nausea 
b. Anorexia and tachycardia 
c. Vomiting and arrhythmias 
d. Dizziness and hypertension -Correct Answer -c. Vomiting and arrhythmias 
 
Which strategy is appropriate when feeding the infant with heart failure? 
 
a. Continue the feeding until a sufficient amount of formula is taken 
b. Limit feeding time to no more than 30 minutes 
c. Always b...
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NURS 328 Exam 2 |Study Questions and Answers |2026 Update
A 10-month-old is admitted after receiving a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which assessment would indicate malfunction in this shunt? The infant... 
 
a. cries but quiets when held 
b. is irritable and vomiting 
c. has an increased abdominal girth 
d. has a fontanel that is full and soft -Correct Answer -b. is irritable and vomiting 
 
A newborn is being delivered with a known myelomeningocele. The nurse attending the delivery will perform the following activities. Select all that apply. 
 
a. Ste...
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NURS 328 – Midterm Exam |Study Questions with Correct Answers |2026 Update
What are the pediatric physiologic differences? -Correct Answer -*vulnerable to alteration in fluid and electrolyte balance because: 
 
-higher portion of water content and greater body surface area 
-inability to shiver or sweat to control body temp (newborn population) 
-greater proportion of fluid, NA+, and CL- in the ECF in infancy 
-higher metabolic rate due to immature kidneys which cannot concentrate their units which can preserve fluids 
-immature kidneys and GFR 
-greater insensible wa...
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NURS 328 Exam 1 |Study Questions and Answers |2026 Update
What is the current focus in pediatric care? 
 
a. Disease management 
b. Health promotion and disease prevention 
c. Anticipatory guidance and disease prevention 
d. Health promotion -Correct Answer -b. Health promotion and disease prevention 
 
An experienced pediatric nurse will understand which one of following techniques as the best one to deal with the negativism of the toddler? 
 
a. Quietly and calmly ask the child to comply. 
b. Provide no choices for the child. 
c. Provide limited choi...
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Nursing 328 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions.
Why do external reproductive structures enlarge during pregnancy? correct answer: D/t increased vascularity. 
 
Nipples enlarge, become more erectile and darken. Breasts are fuller and heavier. As blood vessels enlarge, veins beneath the skin of the breasts become more visible. 
Cervix softens, takes on bluish colour during second month due to increased vasculature as well 
 
What does estrogen and progesterone cause? correct answer: The uterus to lengthen and enlarge 
 
What organ produces ...
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NURS 328 ATI PRACTICE Exam Questions With Complete Solutions.
A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a 10-year-old child. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement? 
a. Allow the child to touch and play with the equipment 
b. Play games while performing the physical examination 
c. Explain how the equipment works using correct medical terminology 
d. Discuss the benefits of performing the examination with the cold correct answer: C 
rationale: School-age children are interested in learning and building lan...
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NURS 328 Peds fluid balance Questions With Complete Solutions.
What should you be using to calculate fluid and document I&O? correct answer: child's weight 
weighing diapers and measuring urine output 
recording consistency and character and amount of stool 
recording emesis 
emesis and gastric secretions (NGT drainage) 
wound drainage 
chest tube drainage 
 
What should you include in a physical assessment for fluid balance? correct answer: skin color 
cap refill 
skin turgor 
mucous membranes (are there tears?) 
anterior fontanel 
v/s 
*orientation = ...
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Nursing 328 Test #1 Questions With Complete Solutions
Healthy People 2020 Pediatric Goals correct answer: 1. Increase quality and length of life 
 
2. Eliminate health disparities 
 
Bright Futures correct answer: A national health promotion initiative focused on the peds population 
 
Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators correct answer: - Physical activity 
- overweight and obesity 
- tobacco use 
- substance use 
- responsible sexual behavior 
- mental health 
- injury and violence 
- environmental quality 
- immunization 
- acc...
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NUR 328 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions.
evidence-based practice correct answer: the collection, evaluation, and integration of valid research evidence, combined with clinical expertise and an understanding of patient and family values and preferences, to inform clinical decision making 
 
EBP is the integration of correct answer: best research, clinical expertise and patient preferences to achieve consistent optimal outcomes 
 
EBP steps (7) correct answer: -spirit of inquiry 
-ask clinical question (PICOT) 
-gather/search for best...
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NURS 328 Unit 7 Quantitative Research Design Questions With Complete Solutions.
Research design correct answer: spells out researcher's strategies for obtaining information that is accurate and interpretable: 
-will there be an intervention? 
-what types of comparison will be made? 
-how will extraneous variables be controlled? 
-when and how often will data be collected? 
-what setting will the study take place in? 
 
Experimental Designs vs Nonexperimental Designs correct answer: one key difference - researchers using an experimental design are active agents rather tha...
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NURS 328 Practice Exam Questions With Complete Solutions.
The overall plan proposed by an investigator for collecting and analyzing research data is called: correct answer: research design 
 
It is not a source of data: correct answer: Literature reviews 
 
At what point in the research process does the researcher often make decisions about data collection and the research sample? correct answer: While the study is in progress 
 
T/F Quantitative research usually involves a linear progression of research tasks. correct answer: True 
 
The purpose o...
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NURS 328 Quiz 1 Peds Questions With Complete Solutions.
Physical Growth Patterns: Infant 0-6 months correct answer: Weight increases 6-8 oz/week 
Length increases 1"/month 
HC increases 0.5"/month 
Posterior fontanel closes at 2 months 
Double birth weight by 6 months 
Tripling of birth weight by age 1 year 
Growth in "spurts" rather than gradual pattern 
 
Physical Growth Patterns: Infant 6-12 months correct answer: Weight increases by 3-4 oz/week 
Length increases by 0.5"/month 
HC increases by 0.25"/month 
Teething begins 6-8 months 
Tripl...
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Nursing 328 exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions.
GTPAL correct answer: Gravida (pregnancies) Term (> or =37 weeks) P < 37 wks and above 20 wks. Abortion, Living children 
 
Nagele's rule correct answer: [first day of LMP - 3 mths ] + 7 days + 1 year 
 
When can an ultrasound detect a fetal heart beat?? 
Breathing?? 
gestational sac? 
Bipariteal diameter? correct answer: Fetal heart rate=6-7 wks 
Gestational sac= 5-6 wks 
breathing- 10-11 weeks 
biparietal diameter- 12-13 weeks 
 
Fundal height? 
 12 w 20w 36 w 40 w correct answer: 1...
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NURS 328 Exam| 192 Questions| With Complete Solutions
The overall plan proposed by an investigator for collecting and analyzing research data is called: correct answer: research design 
 
It is not a source of data: correct answer: Literature reviews 
 
At what point in the research process does the researcher often make decisions about data collection and the research sample? correct answer: While the study is in progress 
 
T/F Quantitative research usually involves a linear progression of research tasks. correct answer: True 
 
The purpose o...
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NURS 328 - Understanding Research Questions With Complete Solutions
Florence Nightingale correct answer: nursing research began with the famous nurse 
 
Tradition correct answer: the source of knowledge in most disciplines that is difficult to 
challenge is 
 
Quantitative Research correct answer: the type of research that involves systematic collection and analysis of controlled, numerical information is 
 
Qualitative Research correct answer: the type of research that involves the systematic collection and analysis of narrative materials is 
 
Scientific ...