MSNC 505 - Week 7 Test Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
Advice or recommendations from authoritative individuals without research data.
Correct Answer
Expert Opinion
Question 2
Key components of __:
Focus on nursing practice: High standards in patient care, leadership, and innovation.
Emphasizes the importance of EBP in nursing, leadership, and care delivery.
Requires evidence of a strong nursing workforce, including support for professional
development and shared decision-making.
Correct Answer
Magnet Recognition Program
Question 3
____ is a research method where data is collected from existing medical records to
study past events, conditions, or outcomes.
Correct Answer
Retrospective chart review
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, Question 4
A true experiment (i.e., one that delivers an intervention or treatment in which
participants are randomly assigned to control and experimental groups); the
strongest design to support cause-and-effect relationships.
Correct Answer
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
Question 5
___ is a group convened by the institute of medicine focused on improving the quality
and effectiveness of healthcare through evidence based medicine
Correct Answer
Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Evidence-Based Medicine
Question 6
Characteristics of __:
It is non-experimental, meaning researchers do not intervene or control the
variables.
Often used to study patient outcomes, treatment effectiveness, and healthcare
practices.
Advantages: Can be completed quickly and less expensively compared to prospective
studies.
Limitations: Data quality is dependent on the accuracy and completeness of the
medical records.
Correct Answer
Retrospective chart review
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Correct Answers
Question 1
Advice or recommendations from authoritative individuals without research data.
Correct Answer
Expert Opinion
Question 2
Key components of __:
Focus on nursing practice: High standards in patient care, leadership, and innovation.
Emphasizes the importance of EBP in nursing, leadership, and care delivery.
Requires evidence of a strong nursing workforce, including support for professional
development and shared decision-making.
Correct Answer
Magnet Recognition Program
Question 3
____ is a research method where data is collected from existing medical records to
study past events, conditions, or outcomes.
Correct Answer
Retrospective chart review
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, Question 4
A true experiment (i.e., one that delivers an intervention or treatment in which
participants are randomly assigned to control and experimental groups); the
strongest design to support cause-and-effect relationships.
Correct Answer
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
Question 5
___ is a group convened by the institute of medicine focused on improving the quality
and effectiveness of healthcare through evidence based medicine
Correct Answer
Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Evidence-Based Medicine
Question 6
Characteristics of __:
It is non-experimental, meaning researchers do not intervene or control the
variables.
Often used to study patient outcomes, treatment effectiveness, and healthcare
practices.
Advantages: Can be completed quickly and less expensively compared to prospective
studies.
Limitations: Data quality is dependent on the accuracy and completeness of the
medical records.
Correct Answer
Retrospective chart review
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