# Clinical Research for the Doctor of Nursing Practice
(Terry, 3rd Edition) — Comprehensive Test Bank
**Course:** Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) — Clinical
Research
**Textbook:** *Clinical Research for the Doctor of Nursing
Practice*, 3rd Edition
**Author:** Allison J. Terry
**Publisher:** Jones & Bartlett Learning (2018)
**Relevant Exam:** DNP comprehensive exams, capstone
project defense, and clinical research coursework
**Document Edition:** 3rd Edition ONLY — standalone
document
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## PART 1 of 5: Preparing for Your DNP Project (Chapters 1–4) — Questions 1–70
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### Chapter 1: The Importance of Research in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree — Questions 1–
18
**Q1.** A DNP student is reviewing the essential differences between a DNP and a PhD in nursing.
Which statement accurately describes the DNP degree?
A. The DNP focuses on generating new theoretical knowledge through original research.
B. The DNP focuses on translating evidence into practice to improve health care outcomes.
,C. The DNP is a research-only degree with no clinical component.
D. The DNP is equivalent to a PhD in nursing.
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The DNP is a practice-focused doctorate that prepares graduates to translate
evidence into practice, improve health care outcomes, and lead system-level change. The PhD in
nursing (A) focuses on generating new knowledge through original research. The DNP is not a
research-only degree (C); it emphasizes clinical practice and leadership. The DNP and PhD are distinct
degrees with different focuses (D).
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**Q2.** A DNP student is reviewing the AACN Essentials for doctoral education. Which competency
is most central to the DNP role?
A. Conducting independent basic science research
B. Using evidence-based practice to improve population health outcomes
C. Developing new nursing theories
D. Teaching undergraduate nursing students
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The AACN Essentials for DNP education emphasize using evidence-based
practice to improve population health outcomes, lead systems change, and translate research into
practice. Basic science research (A) is the focus of PhD programs. Developing new nursing theories
(C) is also more aligned with PhD education. Teaching undergraduate students (D) is not the central
focus of the DNP role.
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**Q3.** A DNP student is differentiating between research and quality improvement (QI). Which
statement accurately describes QI?
,A. QI focuses on generating generalizable knowledge.
B. QI focuses on improving processes and outcomes within a specific setting.
C. QI requires randomized controlled trial methodology.
D. QI is not evidence-based.
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** QI focuses on improving processes and outcomes within a specific organization
or setting using systematic, data-driven methods. Generating generalizable knowledge (A) is the
focus of research. QI does not require RCT methodology (C). QI is evidence-based and uses data to
drive improvement (D).
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**Q4.** A DNP student is reviewing the history of the DNP degree. Which event most directly led to
the establishment of the DNP?
A. The passage of the Affordable Care Act
B. The AACN's 2004 position statement recommending the DNP as the terminal degree for advanced
practice nursing
C. The establishment of the National Institute of Nursing Research
D. The creation of the Medicare program
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The AACN's 2004 position statement recommended the DNP as the terminal
practice degree for advanced practice nursing, leading to the establishment of DNP programs. The
ACA (A) expanded access to care but did not directly create the DNP. The NINR (C) funds nursing
research. Medicare (D) is a federal health insurance program.
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, **Q5.** A DNP student is reviewing the role of the DNP-prepared nurse as a clinical leader. Which
activity best reflects this role?
A. Conducting laboratory experiments
B. Leading quality improvement initiatives and translating evidence into practice
C. Avoiding involvement in organizational decision-making
D. Focusing exclusively on individual patient care
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The DNP-prepared nurse as a clinical leader leads QI initiatives, translates
evidence into practice, and promotes system-wide change. Laboratory experiments (A) are not the
focus of the DNP role. Avoiding organizational involvement (C) is inconsistent with leadership.
Focusing only on individual patient care (D) neglects the system-level impact of the DNP role.
---
**Q6.** A DNP student is reviewing the differences between DNP and PhD-prepared nurses. Which
role is more aligned with the DNP degree?
A. Conducting independent research studies
B. Leading evidence-based practice projects and quality improvement initiatives
C. Developing nursing theory through philosophical inquiry
D. Teaching research methodology to doctoral students
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The DNP is focused on leading evidence-based practice projects and QI
initiatives. Conducting independent research (A) and developing nursing theory (C) are more aligned
with PhD education. Teaching research methodology (D) is not the primary focus of the DNP.
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(Terry, 3rd Edition) — Comprehensive Test Bank
**Course:** Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) — Clinical
Research
**Textbook:** *Clinical Research for the Doctor of Nursing
Practice*, 3rd Edition
**Author:** Allison J. Terry
**Publisher:** Jones & Bartlett Learning (2018)
**Relevant Exam:** DNP comprehensive exams, capstone
project defense, and clinical research coursework
**Document Edition:** 3rd Edition ONLY — standalone
document
---
## PART 1 of 5: Preparing for Your DNP Project (Chapters 1–4) — Questions 1–70
---
### Chapter 1: The Importance of Research in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree — Questions 1–
18
**Q1.** A DNP student is reviewing the essential differences between a DNP and a PhD in nursing.
Which statement accurately describes the DNP degree?
A. The DNP focuses on generating new theoretical knowledge through original research.
B. The DNP focuses on translating evidence into practice to improve health care outcomes.
,C. The DNP is a research-only degree with no clinical component.
D. The DNP is equivalent to a PhD in nursing.
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The DNP is a practice-focused doctorate that prepares graduates to translate
evidence into practice, improve health care outcomes, and lead system-level change. The PhD in
nursing (A) focuses on generating new knowledge through original research. The DNP is not a
research-only degree (C); it emphasizes clinical practice and leadership. The DNP and PhD are distinct
degrees with different focuses (D).
---
**Q2.** A DNP student is reviewing the AACN Essentials for doctoral education. Which competency
is most central to the DNP role?
A. Conducting independent basic science research
B. Using evidence-based practice to improve population health outcomes
C. Developing new nursing theories
D. Teaching undergraduate nursing students
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The AACN Essentials for DNP education emphasize using evidence-based
practice to improve population health outcomes, lead systems change, and translate research into
practice. Basic science research (A) is the focus of PhD programs. Developing new nursing theories
(C) is also more aligned with PhD education. Teaching undergraduate students (D) is not the central
focus of the DNP role.
---
**Q3.** A DNP student is differentiating between research and quality improvement (QI). Which
statement accurately describes QI?
,A. QI focuses on generating generalizable knowledge.
B. QI focuses on improving processes and outcomes within a specific setting.
C. QI requires randomized controlled trial methodology.
D. QI is not evidence-based.
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** QI focuses on improving processes and outcomes within a specific organization
or setting using systematic, data-driven methods. Generating generalizable knowledge (A) is the
focus of research. QI does not require RCT methodology (C). QI is evidence-based and uses data to
drive improvement (D).
---
**Q4.** A DNP student is reviewing the history of the DNP degree. Which event most directly led to
the establishment of the DNP?
A. The passage of the Affordable Care Act
B. The AACN's 2004 position statement recommending the DNP as the terminal degree for advanced
practice nursing
C. The establishment of the National Institute of Nursing Research
D. The creation of the Medicare program
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The AACN's 2004 position statement recommended the DNP as the terminal
practice degree for advanced practice nursing, leading to the establishment of DNP programs. The
ACA (A) expanded access to care but did not directly create the DNP. The NINR (C) funds nursing
research. Medicare (D) is a federal health insurance program.
---
, **Q5.** A DNP student is reviewing the role of the DNP-prepared nurse as a clinical leader. Which
activity best reflects this role?
A. Conducting laboratory experiments
B. Leading quality improvement initiatives and translating evidence into practice
C. Avoiding involvement in organizational decision-making
D. Focusing exclusively on individual patient care
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The DNP-prepared nurse as a clinical leader leads QI initiatives, translates
evidence into practice, and promotes system-wide change. Laboratory experiments (A) are not the
focus of the DNP role. Avoiding organizational involvement (C) is inconsistent with leadership.
Focusing only on individual patient care (D) neglects the system-level impact of the DNP role.
---
**Q6.** A DNP student is reviewing the differences between DNP and PhD-prepared nurses. Which
role is more aligned with the DNP degree?
A. Conducting independent research studies
B. Leading evidence-based practice projects and quality improvement initiatives
C. Developing nursing theory through philosophical inquiry
D. Teaching research methodology to doctoral students
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The DNP is focused on leading evidence-based practice projects and QI
initiatives. Conducting independent research (A) and developing nursing theory (C) are more aligned
with PhD education. Teaching research methodology (D) is not the primary focus of the DNP.
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