NURS 354 QUIZ 1:APA
FORMATTING GUIDELINES FOR
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ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.. It contains 190 carefully selected questions that reflect the most
current exam content and testing strategies. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer and a detailed
rationale that explains the underlying pathophysiology, pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 190 Questions
Foundations - Application - NURS 354 1 APA Formatting Guidelines FOR Academic Writing AND 2026
Update 100 Correct Nursing Academic Writing & APA Style 7th Edition Graduate / Advanced Undergraduate
YEAR 4
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
General APA Formatting 1-32 Edition, APA 7th, Reference, Source, Nursing
In-text Citations 33-64 APA 7th, 7th Edition, Reference, According, Source
Reference LIST Entries 65-96 APA 7th, Reference, 7th Edition, Author, Numbers
Formatting OF Student 97-128 Reference, Source, Student, 7th Edition, APA 7th
Papers
Grammar AND Punctuation 129-160 APA 7th Edition, Citation, Reference, In-text, Source
IN APA Style
Avoiding Plagiarism 161-190 7th Edition, APA 7th, Reference, Citation, Format
TOTAL 190 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - General APA Formatting
Q1.
In an APA 7th edition manuscript, which of the following is the correct way to cite a direct
quotation from a source that was itself cited in another work you read? The original author
is Smith (2019), but you read it in a 2023 book by Jones.
A. Smith (2019, as cited in Jones, 2023) B. Jones (2023) quoted Smith (2019) as
stated, "..." (p. 12). saying, "..." (p. 12).
C. (Smith, 2019, as cited in Jones, 2023, p. D. Smith (2019) stated, "..." (p. 12) as cited
12) in Jones (2023).
Correct: C - (Smith, 2019, as cited in Jones, 2023, p. 12)
Rationale:APA 7th edition requires citing the secondary source in the reference list and using
'as cited in' in the text. For a direct quotation, the page number is included. Option C correctly
places the entire citation in parentheses, including the secondary source and page number.
Options A and B are incorrect because they incorrectly format the citation or omit necessary
elements. Option D incorrectly places the citation.
Q2.
A nursing student is writing a paper and needs to cite a YouTube video by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted on their official channel. According to APA
7th edition, which element is REQUIRED in the reference entry that is often omitted by
novice writers?
A. The exact publication date (year, month, B. The word 'Video' in brackets after the title
day)
C. The URL of the video D. The name of the channel in the source
element
Correct: A - The exact publication date (year, month, day)
Rationale:For audiovisual works like YouTube videos, APA 7th edition requires the exact date
of publication (year, month, day) if available, not just the year. This precision is often
overlooked. The title is italicized, but 'Video' in brackets is optional. The URL and channel
name are also required, but the exact date is the most commonly missed element.
Q3.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of bias-free language per
APA 7th edition guidelines?
A. The schizophrenics in the study were B. Participants with schizophrenia were
interviewed. interviewed.
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C. The mentally ill participants were D. Schizophrenic patients were interviewed.
interviewed.
Correct: B - Participants with schizophrenia were interviewed.
Rationale:APA 7th edition promotes person-first language and avoiding labeling individuals
by their condition. 'Participants with schizophrenia' is the correct phrasing. Options A, C, and
D are incorrect because they use labels or stigmatizing terms.
Q4.
In APA 7th edition, how should a table be presented in the text?
A. Embedded within the narrative, with the B. Placed at the end of the paper, after the
table number and title above the table. references, with the table number and title
above.
C. Embedded within the narrative, with the D. Placed on a separate page immediately
table number and title below the table. after the first mention, with the title below
the table.
Correct: A - Embedded within the narrative, with the table number and title above the
table.
Rationale:APA 7th edition allows tables to be embedded in the text after the first mention,
with the table number (bold) and title (italicized) on separate lines above the table. Option B is
incorrect because tables are not placed at the end (that's for appendices). Option C is wrong
because the title goes above, not below. Option D is incorrect because tables are not placed
on separate pages unless they are too large.
Q5.
A reference list entry for a journal article with a DOI should include which of the following
formats for the DOI?
A. doi: 10.1037/0001-1234 B. https://doi.org/10.1037/0001-1234
C. Retrieved from D. DOI: 10.1037/0001-1234
https://doi.org/10.1037/0001-1234
Correct: B - https://doi.org/10.1037/0001-1234
Rationale:APA 7th edition recommends presenting DOIs as hyperlinks in the format
'https://doi.org/...' without 'Retrieved from' or 'doi:' prefixes. Option B is the only correct format.
Options A, C, and D are outdated or incorrect.
Q6.
Which of the following is a correct APA 7th edition in-text citation for a work with three
authors?
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FORMATTING GUIDELINES FOR
ACADEMIC WRITING |
LATEST MOCK PRACTICE SET
190 Questions with Answers and Detailed Rationales
100 PERCENT GUARANTEED PASS
INSTANT DOWNLOAD ANSWERS INCLUDED
IMPORTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This comprehensive examination preparation guide has been meticulously developed to help you succeed in the
NURS 354 QUIZ 1:APA FORMATTING GUIDELINES FOR ACADEMIC WRITING | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.. It contains 190 carefully selected questions that reflect the most
current exam content and testing strategies. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer and a detailed
rationale that explains the underlying pathophysiology, pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 190 Questions
Foundations - Application - NURS 354 1 APA Formatting Guidelines FOR Academic Writing AND 2026
Update 100 Correct Nursing Academic Writing & APA Style 7th Edition Graduate / Advanced Undergraduate
YEAR 4
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
General APA Formatting 1-32 Edition, APA 7th, Reference, Source, Nursing
In-text Citations 33-64 APA 7th, 7th Edition, Reference, According, Source
Reference LIST Entries 65-96 APA 7th, Reference, 7th Edition, Author, Numbers
Formatting OF Student 97-128 Reference, Source, Student, 7th Edition, APA 7th
Papers
Grammar AND Punctuation 129-160 APA 7th Edition, Citation, Reference, In-text, Source
IN APA Style
Avoiding Plagiarism 161-190 7th Edition, APA 7th, Reference, Citation, Format
TOTAL 190 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - General APA Formatting
Q1.
In an APA 7th edition manuscript, which of the following is the correct way to cite a direct
quotation from a source that was itself cited in another work you read? The original author
is Smith (2019), but you read it in a 2023 book by Jones.
A. Smith (2019, as cited in Jones, 2023) B. Jones (2023) quoted Smith (2019) as
stated, "..." (p. 12). saying, "..." (p. 12).
C. (Smith, 2019, as cited in Jones, 2023, p. D. Smith (2019) stated, "..." (p. 12) as cited
12) in Jones (2023).
Correct: C - (Smith, 2019, as cited in Jones, 2023, p. 12)
Rationale:APA 7th edition requires citing the secondary source in the reference list and using
'as cited in' in the text. For a direct quotation, the page number is included. Option C correctly
places the entire citation in parentheses, including the secondary source and page number.
Options A and B are incorrect because they incorrectly format the citation or omit necessary
elements. Option D incorrectly places the citation.
Q2.
A nursing student is writing a paper and needs to cite a YouTube video by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted on their official channel. According to APA
7th edition, which element is REQUIRED in the reference entry that is often omitted by
novice writers?
A. The exact publication date (year, month, B. The word 'Video' in brackets after the title
day)
C. The URL of the video D. The name of the channel in the source
element
Correct: A - The exact publication date (year, month, day)
Rationale:For audiovisual works like YouTube videos, APA 7th edition requires the exact date
of publication (year, month, day) if available, not just the year. This precision is often
overlooked. The title is italicized, but 'Video' in brackets is optional. The URL and channel
name are also required, but the exact date is the most commonly missed element.
Q3.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of bias-free language per
APA 7th edition guidelines?
A. The schizophrenics in the study were B. Participants with schizophrenia were
interviewed. interviewed.
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, Section A - General APA Formatting
C. The mentally ill participants were D. Schizophrenic patients were interviewed.
interviewed.
Correct: B - Participants with schizophrenia were interviewed.
Rationale:APA 7th edition promotes person-first language and avoiding labeling individuals
by their condition. 'Participants with schizophrenia' is the correct phrasing. Options A, C, and
D are incorrect because they use labels or stigmatizing terms.
Q4.
In APA 7th edition, how should a table be presented in the text?
A. Embedded within the narrative, with the B. Placed at the end of the paper, after the
table number and title above the table. references, with the table number and title
above.
C. Embedded within the narrative, with the D. Placed on a separate page immediately
table number and title below the table. after the first mention, with the title below
the table.
Correct: A - Embedded within the narrative, with the table number and title above the
table.
Rationale:APA 7th edition allows tables to be embedded in the text after the first mention,
with the table number (bold) and title (italicized) on separate lines above the table. Option B is
incorrect because tables are not placed at the end (that's for appendices). Option C is wrong
because the title goes above, not below. Option D is incorrect because tables are not placed
on separate pages unless they are too large.
Q5.
A reference list entry for a journal article with a DOI should include which of the following
formats for the DOI?
A. doi: 10.1037/0001-1234 B. https://doi.org/10.1037/0001-1234
C. Retrieved from D. DOI: 10.1037/0001-1234
https://doi.org/10.1037/0001-1234
Correct: B - https://doi.org/10.1037/0001-1234
Rationale:APA 7th edition recommends presenting DOIs as hyperlinks in the format
'https://doi.org/...' without 'Retrieved from' or 'doi:' prefixes. Option B is the only correct format.
Options A, C, and D are outdated or incorrect.
Q6.
Which of the following is a correct APA 7th edition in-text citation for a work with three
authors?
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