NUR632 EXAM 1
NUR632 Exam 1: Comprehensive 200-Question
Practice Examination with Answer Key and
Rationales Full Recommended Title (APA-Style Cover
Page Format) Foundations of Nursing Research and
Evidence-Based Practice Exam 1 — Comprehensive
Practice Examination (200 Questions) Aligned to the
NUR632 Exam 1 Blueprint (2026/27)
D'Youville College — Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN) Program
D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE — MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM
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COURSE CODE: NUR 632
COURSE TITLE: Foundations of Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
EXAM: Exam 1 — Comprehensive Practice Examination
QUESTION COUNT: 200 Questions (Sections 1–5)
BLUEPRINT: NUR632 Exam 1 Blueprint — 2025/26 Complete
FORMAT: Multiple-Choice │ Select-All-That-Apply │ True/False │
Case Study │ Scenario-Based
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COLOR-CODED FORMAT KEY
BLUE → QUESTION heading and question stem
RED → ANSWER heading, correct letter, and full answer text
PURPLE → RATIONALE heading and detailed explanation
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EXAM SECTIONS AT A GLANCE
SECTION 1 │ Introduction to Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice │ Q1–Q25
SECTION 2 │ Research Ethics, Legal Issues, & History │ Q26–Q50
SECTION 3 │ Quantitative Research Designs & Statistics │ Q51–Q100
SECTION 4 │ Qualitative Research & Nursing Theories (Orem/Roy/Watson) │ Q101–Q150
SECTION 5 │ Advanced Concepts, Synthesis, & Clinical Application │ Q151–Q200
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DOCUMENT TITLE:
NUR 632 — NUR632 Exam 1: Comprehensive 200-Question Practice Examination
with Answer Key and Detailed Rationales
INSTITUTION: D'Youville College
DEPARTMENT: Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing
PROGRAM: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2025/26
VERSION: 1.0 (Final)
STATUS: Blueprint-Aligned │ Exam-Ready │ Faculty-Reviewed
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, NUR632 EXAM 1
NUR 632 Exam 1: Foundations of Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Instructions: This exam consists of 200 questions. Please read each question carefully and select the
best answer. For select-all-that-apply questions, choose all options that are correct.
Section 1: Introduction to Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice (Questions 1-25)
QUESTION 1:
What is the primary purpose of nursing research?
A. To validate existing nursing practices through tradition.
B. To generate a body of knowledge that guides nursing practice and improves patient outcomes.
C. To increase the professional status of nurses over other healthcare providers.
D. To provide a basis for creating new hospital policies.
ANSWER:
B. To generate a body of knowledge that guides nursing practice and improves patient outcomes.
RATIONALE:
The primary purpose of nursing research is to develop an evidence base for practice. While research
can inform hospital policies and enhance the profession, its core goal is to generate knowledge to
improve patient care. Option A describes tradition, which is not a sufficient basis for practice. Option
C is a potential secondary outcome, but not the primary purpose.
QUESTION 2:
A nurse researcher is planning a study to explore the lived experience of patients with chronic pain.
This type of study is best described as:
A. Quantitative research.
B. Qualitative research.
C. Experimental research.
D. Quasi-experimental research.
ANSWER:
B. Qualitative research.
RATIONALE:
Qualitative research aims to understand the meaning, experience, or perspective of individuals.
"Lived experience" is a hallmark of qualitative inquiry. Quantitative research focuses on
measurement and numerical data. Experimental and quasi-experimental designs are specific types of
quantitative research used to test cause-and-effect relationships.
QUESTION 3:
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
A. It relies solely on randomized controlled trials.
B. It is a static set of rules that never changes.
C. It integrates the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences.
D. It replaces clinical judgment with standardized protocols.
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ANSWER:
C. It integrates the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences.
RATIONALE:
EBP is a dynamic process that combines three essential elements: the best research evidence, the
clinician's expertise, and the patient's values and preferences. It does not rely solely on RCTs, nor is it
a static rulebook (B). It enhances, rather than replaces, clinical judgment (D).
QUESTION 4:
The first step in the Evidence-Based Practice process is:
A. Appraising the evidence.
B. Implementing a change in practice.
C. Developing a PICOT question.
D. Searching the literature.
ANSWER:
C. Developing a PICOT question.
RATIONALE:
The EBP process begins with asking a clinical question, which is often formatted using the PICOT
framework (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time). Appraising evidence (A),
searching the literature (D), and implementing a change (B) are subsequent steps in the process.
QUESTION 5:
In the PICOT format, the "I" stands for:
A. Intervention
B. Issue
C. Interest
D. Implementation
ANSWER:
A. Intervention
RATIONALE:
In the PICOT framework, P stands for Population, I for Intervention, C for Comparison, O for
Outcome, and T for Time. Therefore, "I" correctly represents the intervention being considered.
QUESTION 6:
A nurse wants to know if using a music therapy intervention is more effective than standard care for
reducing anxiety in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Which element is the "C" in this PICOT
question?
A. Patients undergoing chemotherapy
B. Music therapy
C. Reducing anxiety
D. Standard care
ANSWER:
D. Standard care
NUR632 Exam 1: Comprehensive 200-Question
Practice Examination with Answer Key and
Rationales Full Recommended Title (APA-Style Cover
Page Format) Foundations of Nursing Research and
Evidence-Based Practice Exam 1 — Comprehensive
Practice Examination (200 Questions) Aligned to the
NUR632 Exam 1 Blueprint (2026/27)
D'Youville College — Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN) Program
D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE — MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
────────────
COURSE CODE: NUR 632
COURSE TITLE: Foundations of Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
EXAM: Exam 1 — Comprehensive Practice Examination
QUESTION COUNT: 200 Questions (Sections 1–5)
BLUEPRINT: NUR632 Exam 1 Blueprint — 2025/26 Complete
FORMAT: Multiple-Choice │ Select-All-That-Apply │ True/False │
Case Study │ Scenario-Based
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
────────────
COLOR-CODED FORMAT KEY
BLUE → QUESTION heading and question stem
RED → ANSWER heading, correct letter, and full answer text
PURPLE → RATIONALE heading and detailed explanation
, NUR632 EXAM 1
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
────────────
EXAM SECTIONS AT A GLANCE
SECTION 1 │ Introduction to Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice │ Q1–Q25
SECTION 2 │ Research Ethics, Legal Issues, & History │ Q26–Q50
SECTION 3 │ Quantitative Research Designs & Statistics │ Q51–Q100
SECTION 4 │ Qualitative Research & Nursing Theories (Orem/Roy/Watson) │ Q101–Q150
SECTION 5 │ Advanced Concepts, Synthesis, & Clinical Application │ Q151–Q200
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
────────────
DOCUMENT TITLE:
NUR 632 — NUR632 Exam 1: Comprehensive 200-Question Practice Examination
with Answer Key and Detailed Rationales
INSTITUTION: D'Youville College
DEPARTMENT: Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing
PROGRAM: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2025/26
VERSION: 1.0 (Final)
STATUS: Blueprint-Aligned │ Exam-Ready │ Faculty-Reviewed
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
═════════════════════════════════════
, NUR632 EXAM 1
NUR 632 Exam 1: Foundations of Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Instructions: This exam consists of 200 questions. Please read each question carefully and select the
best answer. For select-all-that-apply questions, choose all options that are correct.
Section 1: Introduction to Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice (Questions 1-25)
QUESTION 1:
What is the primary purpose of nursing research?
A. To validate existing nursing practices through tradition.
B. To generate a body of knowledge that guides nursing practice and improves patient outcomes.
C. To increase the professional status of nurses over other healthcare providers.
D. To provide a basis for creating new hospital policies.
ANSWER:
B. To generate a body of knowledge that guides nursing practice and improves patient outcomes.
RATIONALE:
The primary purpose of nursing research is to develop an evidence base for practice. While research
can inform hospital policies and enhance the profession, its core goal is to generate knowledge to
improve patient care. Option A describes tradition, which is not a sufficient basis for practice. Option
C is a potential secondary outcome, but not the primary purpose.
QUESTION 2:
A nurse researcher is planning a study to explore the lived experience of patients with chronic pain.
This type of study is best described as:
A. Quantitative research.
B. Qualitative research.
C. Experimental research.
D. Quasi-experimental research.
ANSWER:
B. Qualitative research.
RATIONALE:
Qualitative research aims to understand the meaning, experience, or perspective of individuals.
"Lived experience" is a hallmark of qualitative inquiry. Quantitative research focuses on
measurement and numerical data. Experimental and quasi-experimental designs are specific types of
quantitative research used to test cause-and-effect relationships.
QUESTION 3:
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
A. It relies solely on randomized controlled trials.
B. It is a static set of rules that never changes.
C. It integrates the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences.
D. It replaces clinical judgment with standardized protocols.
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ANSWER:
C. It integrates the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences.
RATIONALE:
EBP is a dynamic process that combines three essential elements: the best research evidence, the
clinician's expertise, and the patient's values and preferences. It does not rely solely on RCTs, nor is it
a static rulebook (B). It enhances, rather than replaces, clinical judgment (D).
QUESTION 4:
The first step in the Evidence-Based Practice process is:
A. Appraising the evidence.
B. Implementing a change in practice.
C. Developing a PICOT question.
D. Searching the literature.
ANSWER:
C. Developing a PICOT question.
RATIONALE:
The EBP process begins with asking a clinical question, which is often formatted using the PICOT
framework (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time). Appraising evidence (A),
searching the literature (D), and implementing a change (B) are subsequent steps in the process.
QUESTION 5:
In the PICOT format, the "I" stands for:
A. Intervention
B. Issue
C. Interest
D. Implementation
ANSWER:
A. Intervention
RATIONALE:
In the PICOT framework, P stands for Population, I for Intervention, C for Comparison, O for
Outcome, and T for Time. Therefore, "I" correctly represents the intervention being considered.
QUESTION 6:
A nurse wants to know if using a music therapy intervention is more effective than standard care for
reducing anxiety in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Which element is the "C" in this PICOT
question?
A. Patients undergoing chemotherapy
B. Music therapy
C. Reducing anxiety
D. Standard care
ANSWER:
D. Standard care
