NURS 225 Test 1 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the importance of posing a a powerful research question? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The clarification of the question focuses the search for valid evidence so that it
speaks to the issue under examination. As the issue under examination is carefully considered to
determine the principal focus for the investigation: two components need to be considered
(aspects of issue and outcome of interest).
PICOT - CORRECT ANSWER -The five components of an evidence-based question: pt.
population of interest, intervention of interest, comparison of interest, outcome of interest, and
time.
P - Patient - CORRECT ANSWER -To determine specific information about the
characteristics of the group under investigation.
I - Intervention - CORRECT ANSWER -Clear determination of the topic under
consideration.
C - Comparison - CORRECT ANSWER -Analysis between different treatment options.
O - Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -To determine exactly the outcome that is expected.
T - Time - CORRECT ANSWER -The time it takes to demonstrate an outcome.
Quality improvement - CORRECT ANSWER -A process utilized to investigate a policy,
procedure, or protocol to determine if it addresses an aspect identified through an evidence-based
practice process, and works to validate current practice.
EBP (evidence-based practice) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Foundation on which beliefs
and proofs are established; a pathway to clear organized proof on a given topic (evidence,
decision-making, clinical, holistic pt. care).
, 2. A process of utilizing confirmed evidence (research and quality improvement), decision
making, and nursing expertise to guide the delivery of holistic patient care.
Research - CORRECT ANSWER -1. A systematic process of inquiry for the development
of generalizable knowledge.
2. A methodical examination that uses regimented techniques to resolve questions or decipher
dilemmas.
Case study - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Scrutinizing the lives of individuals, dealings,
resolution, episodes, phases, and projects to determine the uniqueness of the situation.
2. A qualitative research method that concentrates on supplying a comprehensive description and
scrutiny of an identified case situation.
Expert opinion - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Furnishing of significant information by an
individual who is viewed as an authority based upon a set of criteria.
2. Information provided by an individual who is viewed as an authority, based upon a set of
criteria related to information applicable and/or significant to a designated problem or situation.
3. Part of the fifth level of evidence.
Ideas - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Thought, convictions, and/or principle.
2. Thoughts, convictions, and/or principles based upon a potential or actual existing foundation,
considered to be individual work.
Editorials - CORRECT ANSWER -1. The statements of the opinions of an owner,
manager, or similar individual.
2. Statements of the opinions of an owner, manager, or the like. Weight of the evidence is based
on the perceived biases associated with the thoughts and statements.
Opinions - CORRECT ANSWER -1. A person's belief, judgments, and/or values about a
designed subject.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the importance of posing a a powerful research question? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The clarification of the question focuses the search for valid evidence so that it
speaks to the issue under examination. As the issue under examination is carefully considered to
determine the principal focus for the investigation: two components need to be considered
(aspects of issue and outcome of interest).
PICOT - CORRECT ANSWER -The five components of an evidence-based question: pt.
population of interest, intervention of interest, comparison of interest, outcome of interest, and
time.
P - Patient - CORRECT ANSWER -To determine specific information about the
characteristics of the group under investigation.
I - Intervention - CORRECT ANSWER -Clear determination of the topic under
consideration.
C - Comparison - CORRECT ANSWER -Analysis between different treatment options.
O - Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -To determine exactly the outcome that is expected.
T - Time - CORRECT ANSWER -The time it takes to demonstrate an outcome.
Quality improvement - CORRECT ANSWER -A process utilized to investigate a policy,
procedure, or protocol to determine if it addresses an aspect identified through an evidence-based
practice process, and works to validate current practice.
EBP (evidence-based practice) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Foundation on which beliefs
and proofs are established; a pathway to clear organized proof on a given topic (evidence,
decision-making, clinical, holistic pt. care).
, 2. A process of utilizing confirmed evidence (research and quality improvement), decision
making, and nursing expertise to guide the delivery of holistic patient care.
Research - CORRECT ANSWER -1. A systematic process of inquiry for the development
of generalizable knowledge.
2. A methodical examination that uses regimented techniques to resolve questions or decipher
dilemmas.
Case study - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Scrutinizing the lives of individuals, dealings,
resolution, episodes, phases, and projects to determine the uniqueness of the situation.
2. A qualitative research method that concentrates on supplying a comprehensive description and
scrutiny of an identified case situation.
Expert opinion - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Furnishing of significant information by an
individual who is viewed as an authority based upon a set of criteria.
2. Information provided by an individual who is viewed as an authority, based upon a set of
criteria related to information applicable and/or significant to a designated problem or situation.
3. Part of the fifth level of evidence.
Ideas - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Thought, convictions, and/or principle.
2. Thoughts, convictions, and/or principles based upon a potential or actual existing foundation,
considered to be individual work.
Editorials - CORRECT ANSWER -1. The statements of the opinions of an owner,
manager, or similar individual.
2. Statements of the opinions of an owner, manager, or the like. Weight of the evidence is based
on the perceived biases associated with the thoughts and statements.
Opinions - CORRECT ANSWER -1. A person's belief, judgments, and/or values about a
designed subject.
