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HOLISTIC NURSING EXAM WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
What is the least "best evidence" for evidence-based practice?
correct answers >> trial and error
A quantitative research approach is most appropriate for what
study? correct answers >> a study measuring the effects of
sleep deprivation on wound healing
A qualitative research approach is most appropriate for which
study? correct answers >> a study examining client
reactions to stress after open heart surgery
A key function of a study's methodology is to... correct
answers >> exercise control over contaminating factors in the
study environment
In the PICO format for phrasing research questions and identifying
key terms for a literature search, what does the "P" stand for?
correct answers >> population
What is a nursing responsibility when reading published nursing
research? correct answers >> evaluate whether the findings
are applicable to the nurse's specific clients
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A research critique can be best defined as... correct answers
>> appraisal of the study's strengths and weaknesses
An 85 year-old client in a nursing home tells a nurse "Because the
doctor was so insistent, I signed the papers for that research
study. Also, I was afraid he would not continue taking care of me."
What client right is being violated? correct answers >> right
to self-determination
List the 6 steps of evidence based practice in order. correct
answers >> 1. assess the need for change
2. locate the best evidence
3. analyze the evidence
4. design the practice change
5. implement and evaluate the change
6. integrate and maintain the change
A nurse proposes that the hospital apply the findings from a
recent research study that shows that clients appreciate classical
orchestra music and playing it frequently lowers client's blood
pressure. What aspect of research suggests that it may not be
appropriate to implement this as evidence-based practice?
correct answers >> one study would not be sufficient to show
that all clients would find orchestral music pleasing
The ANA's Health System Reform Agenda included what?
correct answers >> case management should be focused on
clients with enduring health care needs
HOLISTIC NURSING EXAM WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
What is the least "best evidence" for evidence-based practice?
correct answers >> trial and error
A quantitative research approach is most appropriate for what
study? correct answers >> a study measuring the effects of
sleep deprivation on wound healing
A qualitative research approach is most appropriate for which
study? correct answers >> a study examining client
reactions to stress after open heart surgery
A key function of a study's methodology is to... correct
answers >> exercise control over contaminating factors in the
study environment
In the PICO format for phrasing research questions and identifying
key terms for a literature search, what does the "P" stand for?
correct answers >> population
What is a nursing responsibility when reading published nursing
research? correct answers >> evaluate whether the findings
are applicable to the nurse's specific clients
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A research critique can be best defined as... correct answers
>> appraisal of the study's strengths and weaknesses
An 85 year-old client in a nursing home tells a nurse "Because the
doctor was so insistent, I signed the papers for that research
study. Also, I was afraid he would not continue taking care of me."
What client right is being violated? correct answers >> right
to self-determination
List the 6 steps of evidence based practice in order. correct
answers >> 1. assess the need for change
2. locate the best evidence
3. analyze the evidence
4. design the practice change
5. implement and evaluate the change
6. integrate and maintain the change
A nurse proposes that the hospital apply the findings from a
recent research study that shows that clients appreciate classical
orchestra music and playing it frequently lowers client's blood
pressure. What aspect of research suggests that it may not be
appropriate to implement this as evidence-based practice?
correct answers >> one study would not be sufficient to show
that all clients would find orchestral music pleasing
The ANA's Health System Reform Agenda included what?
correct answers >> case management should be focused on
clients with enduring health care needs
