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NSGD 3216 - Research - Week 1 Questions
and Answers
1. What is the primary purpose of the course?
a. To become a nurse researcher
b. To understand the value of nursing research
c. To appreciate nurse researchers' salaries
d. To explore art and beauty in nursing practice
Ans: b. To understand the value of nursing research
What is the role of nurse researchers?
a. Advancing nursing knowledge
b. Managing patient care
c. Supervising clinical staff
d. Conducting routine administrative tasks
Ans: a. Advancing nursing knowledge
Why is recognizing the role of research in a lifelong nursing
journey important?
a. To enhance artistic skills
b. To improve personal life
c. Nursing is a dynamic field, and lifelong learning is crucial
d. To fulfill a mandatory requirement
Ans: c. Nursing is a dynamic field, and lifelong learning is crucial
What are the main components of information literacy?
a. Identifying, finding, evaluating, applying, acknowledging
b. Drawing, writing, presenting, memorizing
c. Speaking, listening, observing, summarizing
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d. None of the above
Ans: a. Identifying, finding, evaluating, applying, acknowledging
Which way of knowing involves the understanding and
appreciation of the art and beauty in nursing practice?
a. Empirical
b. Aesthetic
c. Ethical
d. Personal
Ans: b. Aesthetic
What is evidence-based nursing practice?
a. Relying solely on personal experience
b. Integrating the best available evidence with clinical expertise
and patient values
c. Ignoring patient values
d. Following outdated protocols
Ans: b. Integrating the best available evidence with clinical expertise
and patient values
What is critical inquiry in nursing?
a. Memorizing information
b. Reflecting on action
c. Avoiding decision-making
d. Following orders without questioning
Ans: b. Reflecting on action
What is the importance of distinguishing between primary and
secondary sources in research?
a. Secondary sources are always more reliable
b. Primary sources are not useful
c. To conduct effective research reviews
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NSGD 3216 - Research - Week 1 Questions
and Answers
1. What is the primary purpose of the course?
a. To become a nurse researcher
b. To understand the value of nursing research
c. To appreciate nurse researchers' salaries
d. To explore art and beauty in nursing practice
Ans: b. To understand the value of nursing research
What is the role of nurse researchers?
a. Advancing nursing knowledge
b. Managing patient care
c. Supervising clinical staff
d. Conducting routine administrative tasks
Ans: a. Advancing nursing knowledge
Why is recognizing the role of research in a lifelong nursing
journey important?
a. To enhance artistic skills
b. To improve personal life
c. Nursing is a dynamic field, and lifelong learning is crucial
d. To fulfill a mandatory requirement
Ans: c. Nursing is a dynamic field, and lifelong learning is crucial
What are the main components of information literacy?
a. Identifying, finding, evaluating, applying, acknowledging
b. Drawing, writing, presenting, memorizing
c. Speaking, listening, observing, summarizing
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d. None of the above
Ans: a. Identifying, finding, evaluating, applying, acknowledging
Which way of knowing involves the understanding and
appreciation of the art and beauty in nursing practice?
a. Empirical
b. Aesthetic
c. Ethical
d. Personal
Ans: b. Aesthetic
What is evidence-based nursing practice?
a. Relying solely on personal experience
b. Integrating the best available evidence with clinical expertise
and patient values
c. Ignoring patient values
d. Following outdated protocols
Ans: b. Integrating the best available evidence with clinical expertise
and patient values
What is critical inquiry in nursing?
a. Memorizing information
b. Reflecting on action
c. Avoiding decision-making
d. Following orders without questioning
Ans: b. Reflecting on action
What is the importance of distinguishing between primary and
secondary sources in research?
a. Secondary sources are always more reliable
b. Primary sources are not useful
c. To conduct effective research reviews
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