Foundations of Nursing Research
4.0 Credits
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
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, 1. Multiple Choice
Case Scenario:
A nurse researcher is preparing a proposal to address an emerging
issue in patient safety. To justify her study, she must establish why
the research is necessary.
Question:
Which component is most critical in articulating the importance of
the study in the significance section?
Options:
A. A detailed methodology plan
B. A statement of the research problem and gap in knowledge
C. An extensive budget justification
D. A list of potential journal targets
Correct ANS:
B. A statement of the research problem and gap in knowledge
Rationale:
The significance section must clearly define the research problem
and highlight gaps in the current literature. This establishes the
study’s necessity and lays the groundwork for all ensuing decisions
in design and methodology.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Case Scenario:
Before launching a full-scale project, a researcher conducts a
preliminary study to assess the practicability of her methods.
Question:
The primary purpose of a pilot study is to assess the __________
of the research design and procedures.
Correct ANS:
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, feasibility
Rationale:
Pilot studies are designed to evaluate the feasibility, identify
potential challenges, and refine research procedures before the
larger study is conducted.
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3. True/False
Case Scenario:
A nurse researcher is reviewing a recently published research
article to decide its applicability for her evidence-based practice
initiative.
Statement:
Critical appraisal of research includes evaluating the reliability,
validity, and generalizability of a study’s findings.
Correct ANS:
True
Rationale:
A thorough critical appraisal examines whether the study’s methods
and instruments accurately measure the intended constructs,
whether the findings can be reliably reproduced, and if the results
are applicable to broader contexts.
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4. Multiple Response
Case Scenario:
A graduate student focusing on qualitative research is choosing
methods to collect rich, descriptive data from participants.
Question:
Which methods are commonly used for collecting qualitative data in
nursing research? (Select all that apply.)
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