NSG 3000 Exam 1 | Nursing Research &
EBP
VERIFIED EXAM PREP & SUCCESS GUIDE (2026/2027) - GALEN COLLEGE
(1) What is the primary goal of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing?
A. To reduce the cost of medical supplies.
B. To ensure that nurses follow physician orders correctly.
C. To improve patient outcomes through the integration of best evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient values.
D. To increase the number of research studies published by nurses.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Critical Rationale: EBP is the integration of the best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient values to facilitate clinical decision-making and improve outcomes.
(2) In a PICOT question, which component represents the 'C'?
A. Case study
B. Comparison of interest
C. Clinical significance
D. Control variable
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Critical Rationale: PICOT stands for Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison,
Outcome, and Time.
,(3) Which of the following is considered a 'primary source' in a literature review?
A. A textbook chapter summarizing heart failure research.
B. A systematic review of multiple randomized controlled trials.
C. An original research study written by the scientists who conducted it.
D. An editorial in a nursing journal.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Critical Rationale: Primary sources are original reports of research results or first-hand
accounts of events written by the researchers or witnesses.
(4) A nurse is using a database to find peer-reviewed articles. Which database is
specifically known as the premier source for nursing and allied health literature?
A. MEDLINE
B. PsycINFO
C. CINAHL
D. Google Scholar
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Critical Rationale: CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) is
the most comprehensive database for nursing-specific research.
,(5) A researcher states: 'There is no significant difference in wound healing rates
between patients using Honey-based dressings and those using Hydrocolloid
dressings.' This is an example of a:
A. Directional hypothesis
B. Null hypothesis
C. Research question
D. Theory
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Critical Rationale: A null hypothesis (H0) predicts that there is no relationship between
variables or no difference between groups.
(6) What is the purpose of a theoretical framework in a research study?
A. To provide a structural map that guides the study and explains the relationships
between variables.
B. To list the references used in the study.
C. To describe the statistical methods used for data analysis.
D. To guarantee that the study will be published.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Critical Rationale: The theoretical or conceptual framework provides the rationale for the
study and helps organize the research findings within the context of existing knowledge.
, (7) The 'Belmont Report' identified three essential ethical principles for human
subjects research. These are:
A. Speed, Accuracy, and Efficiency
B. Beneficence, Justice, and Respect for Persons
C. Privacy, Confidentiality, and Anonymity
D. Consent, Debriefing, and Payment
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Critical Rationale: The Belmont Report (1979) established the three foundational
principles: Respect for Persons (autonomy/informed consent), Beneficence (maximize
benefits, minimize harm), and Justice (fair distribution of burdens/benefits).
(8) Which type of research is primarily concerned with discovering meanings and
exploring depth and complexity rather than measuring numerical data?
A. Quantitative Research
B. Qualitative Research
C. Secondary Analysis
D. Meta-Analysis
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Critical Rationale: Qualitative research focuses on understanding the human experience,
meaning, and patterns, often using interviews or observations.
EBP
VERIFIED EXAM PREP & SUCCESS GUIDE (2026/2027) - GALEN COLLEGE
(1) What is the primary goal of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing?
A. To reduce the cost of medical supplies.
B. To ensure that nurses follow physician orders correctly.
C. To improve patient outcomes through the integration of best evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient values.
D. To increase the number of research studies published by nurses.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Critical Rationale: EBP is the integration of the best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient values to facilitate clinical decision-making and improve outcomes.
(2) In a PICOT question, which component represents the 'C'?
A. Case study
B. Comparison of interest
C. Clinical significance
D. Control variable
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Critical Rationale: PICOT stands for Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison,
Outcome, and Time.
,(3) Which of the following is considered a 'primary source' in a literature review?
A. A textbook chapter summarizing heart failure research.
B. A systematic review of multiple randomized controlled trials.
C. An original research study written by the scientists who conducted it.
D. An editorial in a nursing journal.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Critical Rationale: Primary sources are original reports of research results or first-hand
accounts of events written by the researchers or witnesses.
(4) A nurse is using a database to find peer-reviewed articles. Which database is
specifically known as the premier source for nursing and allied health literature?
A. MEDLINE
B. PsycINFO
C. CINAHL
D. Google Scholar
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Critical Rationale: CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) is
the most comprehensive database for nursing-specific research.
,(5) A researcher states: 'There is no significant difference in wound healing rates
between patients using Honey-based dressings and those using Hydrocolloid
dressings.' This is an example of a:
A. Directional hypothesis
B. Null hypothesis
C. Research question
D. Theory
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Critical Rationale: A null hypothesis (H0) predicts that there is no relationship between
variables or no difference between groups.
(6) What is the purpose of a theoretical framework in a research study?
A. To provide a structural map that guides the study and explains the relationships
between variables.
B. To list the references used in the study.
C. To describe the statistical methods used for data analysis.
D. To guarantee that the study will be published.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Critical Rationale: The theoretical or conceptual framework provides the rationale for the
study and helps organize the research findings within the context of existing knowledge.
, (7) The 'Belmont Report' identified three essential ethical principles for human
subjects research. These are:
A. Speed, Accuracy, and Efficiency
B. Beneficence, Justice, and Respect for Persons
C. Privacy, Confidentiality, and Anonymity
D. Consent, Debriefing, and Payment
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Critical Rationale: The Belmont Report (1979) established the three foundational
principles: Respect for Persons (autonomy/informed consent), Beneficence (maximize
benefits, minimize harm), and Justice (fair distribution of burdens/benefits).
(8) Which type of research is primarily concerned with discovering meanings and
exploring depth and complexity rather than measuring numerical data?
A. Quantitative Research
B. Qualitative Research
C. Secondary Analysis
D. Meta-Analysis
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Critical Rationale: Qualitative research focuses on understanding the human experience,
meaning, and patterns, often using interviews or observations.
