NLA NURS5005
Introduction to Nursing Research
4.0 Credits
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
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, Multiple Choice Questions (Questions 1–15)
1.
Case: A nurse researcher seeks to explore the lived experiences of
patients using telehealth services. The researcher wants to understand
how patients perceive remote consultations and the meaning they derive
from this modality.
Question: Which research design is most appropriate for this
investigation?
A. Grounded theory
B. Phenomenology
C. Experimental design
D. Descriptive correlational study
Correct ANS: B. Phenomenology
Rationale: Phenomenological research focuses on exploring and
describing the lived experiences of individuals. In this case, it is the best-
suited design to capture the depth of patient perceptions and
experiences with telehealth.
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2.
Case: A nurse researcher is investigating barriers to participation in
clinical research among minority populations by examining cultural,
social, and systemic factors.
Question: Which research design would most appropriately capture
these complex contextual factors?
A. Ethnography
B. Randomized controlled trial
C. Quasi-experimental study
D. Systematic review
Correct ANS: A. Ethnography
Rationale: Ethnographic research involves immersive methods to
understand cultural and social behaviors, making it ideal for exploring
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,barriers and contextual factors affecting research participation in
minority groups.
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3.
Case: A hospital is evaluating the impact of a new clinical decision
support system (CDSS) integrated into its EHR. The nurse leader oversees
a pilot study comparing medication error rates before and after
implementation.
Question: Which study design provides the highest level of evidence
for this intervention?
A. Case study
B. Descriptive study
C. Randomized controlled trial
D. Cross-sectional survey
Correct ANS: C. Randomized controlled trial
Rationale: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) minimizes bias and
provides a high level of evidence by comparing outcomes (e.g.,
medication error rates) between intervention and control groups under
similar conditions.
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4.
Case: A nurse leader evaluates the new EHR system, which includes
integrated AI‑driven clinical decision support, for reducing medication
errors.
Question: What feature of this technology is most likely to improve
patient safety?
A. Automated documentation
B. Real‑time alerts for potential drug interactions
C. Increased storage of patient data
D. Enhanced billing functions
Correct ANS: B. Real‑time alerts for potential drug interactions
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, Rationale: Real‑time alerts provide immediate, evidence‑based
feedback to clinicians, thereby preventing medication errors and
enhancing patient safety.
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5.
Case: A nurse researcher preparing a study protocol for a clinical trial
involving human subjects is focused on ensuring ethical research
conduct.
Question: Which document outlines the ethical principles guiding
research with human subjects?
A. The Nuremberg Code
B. The Declaration of Helsinki
C. The Belmont Report
D. The Belmont Amendment
Correct ANS: C. The Belmont Report
Rationale: The Belmont Report details the ethical principles of Respect
for Persons, Beneficence, and Justice and serves as the foundation for
the ethical conduct of human subjects research.
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6.
Case: A researcher is designing a study protocol to test a new
behavioral intervention and is preparing the informed consent form.
Question: Which element is essential in the informed consent
process?
A. A brief statement of the research purpose only
B. Disclosure of potential risks and benefits
C. Guarantee of financial compensation
D. Assurance that the study will benefit all participants
Correct ANS: B. Disclosure of potential risks and benefits
Rationale: Informed consent requires that participants are fully
informed of both the risks and benefits of the study to make autonomous
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Introduction to Nursing Research
4.0 Credits
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
©2025
, Multiple Choice Questions (Questions 1–15)
1.
Case: A nurse researcher seeks to explore the lived experiences of
patients using telehealth services. The researcher wants to understand
how patients perceive remote consultations and the meaning they derive
from this modality.
Question: Which research design is most appropriate for this
investigation?
A. Grounded theory
B. Phenomenology
C. Experimental design
D. Descriptive correlational study
Correct ANS: B. Phenomenology
Rationale: Phenomenological research focuses on exploring and
describing the lived experiences of individuals. In this case, it is the best-
suited design to capture the depth of patient perceptions and
experiences with telehealth.
---
2.
Case: A nurse researcher is investigating barriers to participation in
clinical research among minority populations by examining cultural,
social, and systemic factors.
Question: Which research design would most appropriately capture
these complex contextual factors?
A. Ethnography
B. Randomized controlled trial
C. Quasi-experimental study
D. Systematic review
Correct ANS: A. Ethnography
Rationale: Ethnographic research involves immersive methods to
understand cultural and social behaviors, making it ideal for exploring
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,barriers and contextual factors affecting research participation in
minority groups.
---
3.
Case: A hospital is evaluating the impact of a new clinical decision
support system (CDSS) integrated into its EHR. The nurse leader oversees
a pilot study comparing medication error rates before and after
implementation.
Question: Which study design provides the highest level of evidence
for this intervention?
A. Case study
B. Descriptive study
C. Randomized controlled trial
D. Cross-sectional survey
Correct ANS: C. Randomized controlled trial
Rationale: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) minimizes bias and
provides a high level of evidence by comparing outcomes (e.g.,
medication error rates) between intervention and control groups under
similar conditions.
---
4.
Case: A nurse leader evaluates the new EHR system, which includes
integrated AI‑driven clinical decision support, for reducing medication
errors.
Question: What feature of this technology is most likely to improve
patient safety?
A. Automated documentation
B. Real‑time alerts for potential drug interactions
C. Increased storage of patient data
D. Enhanced billing functions
Correct ANS: B. Real‑time alerts for potential drug interactions
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, Rationale: Real‑time alerts provide immediate, evidence‑based
feedback to clinicians, thereby preventing medication errors and
enhancing patient safety.
---
5.
Case: A nurse researcher preparing a study protocol for a clinical trial
involving human subjects is focused on ensuring ethical research
conduct.
Question: Which document outlines the ethical principles guiding
research with human subjects?
A. The Nuremberg Code
B. The Declaration of Helsinki
C. The Belmont Report
D. The Belmont Amendment
Correct ANS: C. The Belmont Report
Rationale: The Belmont Report details the ethical principles of Respect
for Persons, Beneficence, and Justice and serves as the foundation for
the ethical conduct of human subjects research.
---
6.
Case: A researcher is designing a study protocol to test a new
behavioral intervention and is preparing the informed consent form.
Question: Which element is essential in the informed consent
process?
A. A brief statement of the research purpose only
B. Disclosure of potential risks and benefits
C. Guarantee of financial compensation
D. Assurance that the study will benefit all participants
Correct ANS: B. Disclosure of potential risks and benefits
Rationale: Informed consent requires that participants are fully
informed of both the risks and benefits of the study to make autonomous
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