NSGD 2216 CRITICAL INQUIRY & EVIDENCE-INFORMED
PRACTICE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
CORE DOMAINS
Philosophy of Inquiry and Ways of Knowing
Research Paradigms and Study Designs
Evidence Hierarchies and Critical Appraisal
Clinical Question Formulation and Literature Searching
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Statistics, Measurement, and Bias
Evidence-Informed Practice Models
Ethics, Consent, and Regulatory Compliance
Knowledge Translation and Implementation Science
Quality Improvement and Professional Standards
INTRODUCTION
,The NSGD 2216 Critical Inquiry and Evidence-Informed
Practice assessment evaluates the knowledge and clinical
judgment required to locate, appraise, synthesize, and apply
evidence in nursing practice. It assesses understanding of
research paradigms, study designs, levels of evidence,
statistics, ethics, and implementation frameworks. Items
include multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
requiring critical thinking and real-world application. The
examination emphasizes patient safety, professional
accountability, and the integration of best evidence with
clinical expertise and patient preferences. This assessment
prepares learners for evidence-informed decision-making in
diverse health care settings.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Which statement best defines evidence-informed practice?
A. Using only randomized controlled trials to guide care
B. Integrating best evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
C. Following tradition and expert opinion
D. Applying research findings without considering context
,🟢 B. Integrating best evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
🔴 RATIONALE: Evidence-informed practice integrates the
best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values and preferences.
Question 2
A nurse wants to formulate a searchable clinical question.
Which framework is most appropriate for a quantitative
intervention question?
A. PICo
B. SPIDER
C. PICO
D. COREQ
🟢 C. PICO
🔴 RATIONALE: PICO stands for Population, Intervention,
Comparison, and Outcome and is designed for quantitative
intervention questions.
Question 3
Which type of research design provides the strongest
evidence for causality?
, A. Randomized controlled trial
B. Cohort study
C. Case-control study
D. Cross-sectional study
🟢 A. Randomized controlled trial
🔴 RATIONALE: Randomized controlled trials, when well
conducted, provide the strongest evidence for causal
relationships because randomization controls confounders.
Question 4
A nurse is appraising a qualitative study. Which criterion
best reflects credibility?
A. Transferability
B. Dependability
C. Confirmability
D. Member checking
🟢 D. Member checking
🔴 RATIONALE: Credibility is supported by member
checking, where participants verify the accuracy of
interpretations.
Question 5
PRACTICE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
CORE DOMAINS
Philosophy of Inquiry and Ways of Knowing
Research Paradigms and Study Designs
Evidence Hierarchies and Critical Appraisal
Clinical Question Formulation and Literature Searching
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Statistics, Measurement, and Bias
Evidence-Informed Practice Models
Ethics, Consent, and Regulatory Compliance
Knowledge Translation and Implementation Science
Quality Improvement and Professional Standards
INTRODUCTION
,The NSGD 2216 Critical Inquiry and Evidence-Informed
Practice assessment evaluates the knowledge and clinical
judgment required to locate, appraise, synthesize, and apply
evidence in nursing practice. It assesses understanding of
research paradigms, study designs, levels of evidence,
statistics, ethics, and implementation frameworks. Items
include multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
requiring critical thinking and real-world application. The
examination emphasizes patient safety, professional
accountability, and the integration of best evidence with
clinical expertise and patient preferences. This assessment
prepares learners for evidence-informed decision-making in
diverse health care settings.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Which statement best defines evidence-informed practice?
A. Using only randomized controlled trials to guide care
B. Integrating best evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
C. Following tradition and expert opinion
D. Applying research findings without considering context
,🟢 B. Integrating best evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences
🔴 RATIONALE: Evidence-informed practice integrates the
best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values and preferences.
Question 2
A nurse wants to formulate a searchable clinical question.
Which framework is most appropriate for a quantitative
intervention question?
A. PICo
B. SPIDER
C. PICO
D. COREQ
🟢 C. PICO
🔴 RATIONALE: PICO stands for Population, Intervention,
Comparison, and Outcome and is designed for quantitative
intervention questions.
Question 3
Which type of research design provides the strongest
evidence for causality?
, A. Randomized controlled trial
B. Cohort study
C. Case-control study
D. Cross-sectional study
🟢 A. Randomized controlled trial
🔴 RATIONALE: Randomized controlled trials, when well
conducted, provide the strongest evidence for causal
relationships because randomization controls confounders.
Question 4
A nurse is appraising a qualitative study. Which criterion
best reflects credibility?
A. Transferability
B. Dependability
C. Confirmability
D. Member checking
🟢 D. Member checking
🔴 RATIONALE: Credibility is supported by member
checking, where participants verify the accuracy of
interpretations.
Question 5
