NURSING 250 Proctored 1 Medsurg Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
A student is conducting a literature review to identify a problem area for his research paper. Which of
the following should the student remember when conducting a literature review? ✔✔Journal reference
lists provide sources for original articles
What is the best explanation for the way evidence-based practice (EBP) has changed the way nursing
care is delivered? ✔✔Nursing care now uses EBP as a means of ensuring quality care.
Nursing research is linked most closely to: ✔✔Nursing Process
What phrase best describes the science of nursing? ✔✔Body of nursing knowledge
A conceptual framework is defined as: ✔✔a set of concepts and propositions
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of human needs, which of the following is the highest level of need(s)?
✔✔Self-actualization
The nurse understands that general systems theory has important implications in nursing. Which of the
following is an assumption of the general systems theory? ✔✔Human systems are open and dynamic
A nursing student is formulating a problem statement for his research project. What will ensure that the
study is a logical extension of the problem cited? ✔✔The population being studied is specified in the
problem statement.
A nursing student learns how to give injections from the nurse manager, who dictates a list of steps to
follow. This is an example of the acquisition of what type of knowledge? ✔✔Descriptive rule-based
, The nurse is preparing to submit a research project to the institutional review board (IRB). What
outcome does the nurse determine will occur when the project passes through the IRB? ✔✔Ethical
principles will be followed for all participants
What are common characteristics of nursing theories? Select all that apply. ✔✔-A nursing theory
provides a rational and knowledgeable reason for nursing interventions.
-A nursing theory directs nurses toward improved client care.
-A nursing theory provides a base for discussion of nursing issues.
-A nursing theory helps to resolve current nursing issues.
Which type of quantitative research will examine cause-and-effect relationships between selected
variables? ✔✔Quasi-experimental
The nurse is applying evidence-based practice (EBP) during a client's wound care. What characteristics of
EBP does the nurse demonstrate? Select all that apply. ✔✔-The nurse is using a problem-solving
approach.
-The nurse uses the best evidence available.
-The nurse blends the science and art of nursing.
A parent teaches his or her children not to drink and drive; however, the parent does drink and drive.
This action causes ✔✔Failure to reflect own values
Which component of nursing practice is central to the care-based approach to bioethics? ✔✔nurse-
patient relationship
Questions with Correct Answers
A student is conducting a literature review to identify a problem area for his research paper. Which of
the following should the student remember when conducting a literature review? ✔✔Journal reference
lists provide sources for original articles
What is the best explanation for the way evidence-based practice (EBP) has changed the way nursing
care is delivered? ✔✔Nursing care now uses EBP as a means of ensuring quality care.
Nursing research is linked most closely to: ✔✔Nursing Process
What phrase best describes the science of nursing? ✔✔Body of nursing knowledge
A conceptual framework is defined as: ✔✔a set of concepts and propositions
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of human needs, which of the following is the highest level of need(s)?
✔✔Self-actualization
The nurse understands that general systems theory has important implications in nursing. Which of the
following is an assumption of the general systems theory? ✔✔Human systems are open and dynamic
A nursing student is formulating a problem statement for his research project. What will ensure that the
study is a logical extension of the problem cited? ✔✔The population being studied is specified in the
problem statement.
A nursing student learns how to give injections from the nurse manager, who dictates a list of steps to
follow. This is an example of the acquisition of what type of knowledge? ✔✔Descriptive rule-based
, The nurse is preparing to submit a research project to the institutional review board (IRB). What
outcome does the nurse determine will occur when the project passes through the IRB? ✔✔Ethical
principles will be followed for all participants
What are common characteristics of nursing theories? Select all that apply. ✔✔-A nursing theory
provides a rational and knowledgeable reason for nursing interventions.
-A nursing theory directs nurses toward improved client care.
-A nursing theory provides a base for discussion of nursing issues.
-A nursing theory helps to resolve current nursing issues.
Which type of quantitative research will examine cause-and-effect relationships between selected
variables? ✔✔Quasi-experimental
The nurse is applying evidence-based practice (EBP) during a client's wound care. What characteristics of
EBP does the nurse demonstrate? Select all that apply. ✔✔-The nurse is using a problem-solving
approach.
-The nurse uses the best evidence available.
-The nurse blends the science and art of nursing.
A parent teaches his or her children not to drink and drive; however, the parent does drink and drive.
This action causes ✔✔Failure to reflect own values
Which component of nursing practice is central to the care-based approach to bioethics? ✔✔nurse-
patient relationship
