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NURS 701 FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL SCHOLARSHIP
PRACTICE EXAM MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY — DNP
PROGRAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE (60) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
NURS
Prepare for the NURS 701 Exam – Maryville University with a focused study resource
designed to reinforce key concepts in Foundations of Clinical Scholarship. It supports
review of developing clinical questions, critical appraisal of professional literature,
evidence-based practice, scholarly project development, outcome measures,
sustainability planning, and systematic approaches to addressing clinical problems.
Use the practice material to strengthen scholarly reasoning, apply clinical inquiry
concepts, and identify areas that may require additional review before the exam. This
resource is best suited for Maryville University NURS 701 students, DNP learners, and
graduate nursing students preparing for Foundations of Clinical Scholarship
assessments.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL SCHOLARSHIP
1. According to the Maryville University course catalog, NURS 701 is
designed to refine students' scholarly writing skills and explore literature
in which disciplines?
A) Nursing only
B) Nursing and medicine
C) Nursing and other disciplines
D) Healthcare administration only
Answer: C) Nursing and other disciplines
Rationale: The course is designed to refine students' scholarly writing
skills through a variety of strategies. Along with important works in
nursing, students will explore literature in other disciplines.
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2. What is the primary focus of NURS 701: Foundations of Clinical
Scholarship?
A) Clinical skills development
B) Exploring the phenomenon of interest related to the DNP scholarly project
C) Advanced pharmacology
D) Health policy analysis
Answer: B) Exploring the phenomenon of interest related to the DNP
scholarly project
Rationale: NURS 701 is designed to explore the phenomenon of interest
related to the DNP scholarly project. Students will systematically develop
a project protocol that is supported by the literature.
3. NURS 701 is the first course in which program at Maryville University?
A) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
B) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
C) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
D) Post-Master's Certificate
Answer: B) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Rationale: NURS 701 is the first course in the DNP program at Maryville
University.
4. How many credit hours is NURS 701?
A) 2 credits
B) 3 credits
C) 4 credits
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D) 5 credits
Answer: B) 3 credits
Rationale: NURS 701 is a 3-credit course.
5. According to the course description, what will students systematically
develop in NURS 701?
A) A clinical skills checklist
B) A project protocol supported by the literature
C) A business plan for a practice
D) A research grant proposal
Answer: B) A project protocol supported by the literature
Rationale: Students will systematically develop a project protocol that is
supported by the literature and submit it for department approval.
6. What is the corequisite for NURS 701 according to the academic
catalog?
A) NURS 700
B) NURS 702
C) NURS 704
D) NURS 705
Answer: C) NURS 704
Rationale: NURS 701 has a corequisite of NURS 704 (or prior).
7. Which process is emphasized in NURS 701 according to the archived
catalog?
A) Statistical analysis
NURS 701 FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL SCHOLARSHIP
PRACTICE EXAM MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY — DNP
PROGRAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE (60) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
NURS
Prepare for the NURS 701 Exam – Maryville University with a focused study resource
designed to reinforce key concepts in Foundations of Clinical Scholarship. It supports
review of developing clinical questions, critical appraisal of professional literature,
evidence-based practice, scholarly project development, outcome measures,
sustainability planning, and systematic approaches to addressing clinical problems.
Use the practice material to strengthen scholarly reasoning, apply clinical inquiry
concepts, and identify areas that may require additional review before the exam. This
resource is best suited for Maryville University NURS 701 students, DNP learners, and
graduate nursing students preparing for Foundations of Clinical Scholarship
assessments.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL SCHOLARSHIP
1. According to the Maryville University course catalog, NURS 701 is
designed to refine students' scholarly writing skills and explore literature
in which disciplines?
A) Nursing only
B) Nursing and medicine
C) Nursing and other disciplines
D) Healthcare administration only
Answer: C) Nursing and other disciplines
Rationale: The course is designed to refine students' scholarly writing
skills through a variety of strategies. Along with important works in
nursing, students will explore literature in other disciplines.
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2. What is the primary focus of NURS 701: Foundations of Clinical
Scholarship?
A) Clinical skills development
B) Exploring the phenomenon of interest related to the DNP scholarly project
C) Advanced pharmacology
D) Health policy analysis
Answer: B) Exploring the phenomenon of interest related to the DNP
scholarly project
Rationale: NURS 701 is designed to explore the phenomenon of interest
related to the DNP scholarly project. Students will systematically develop
a project protocol that is supported by the literature.
3. NURS 701 is the first course in which program at Maryville University?
A) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
B) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
C) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
D) Post-Master's Certificate
Answer: B) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Rationale: NURS 701 is the first course in the DNP program at Maryville
University.
4. How many credit hours is NURS 701?
A) 2 credits
B) 3 credits
C) 4 credits
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D) 5 credits
Answer: B) 3 credits
Rationale: NURS 701 is a 3-credit course.
5. According to the course description, what will students systematically
develop in NURS 701?
A) A clinical skills checklist
B) A project protocol supported by the literature
C) A business plan for a practice
D) A research grant proposal
Answer: B) A project protocol supported by the literature
Rationale: Students will systematically develop a project protocol that is
supported by the literature and submit it for department approval.
6. What is the corequisite for NURS 701 according to the academic
catalog?
A) NURS 700
B) NURS 702
C) NURS 704
D) NURS 705
Answer: C) NURS 704
Rationale: NURS 701 has a corequisite of NURS 704 (or prior).
7. Which process is emphasized in NURS 701 according to the archived
catalog?
A) Statistical analysis
