NUR256 Research and
Evidence Based Practice
NUR 256 Exam 1 (2025/2026)
UPDATE|EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH MULTIPLE CHOICES |
VERIFIED & REVISED
ANSWERS (NEW)!!
The overall purpose of a literature review is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Summarise and synthesise
different primary resources to develop a better understanding of a topic.
The abbreviation NHMRC stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER-National Health and Medical
Research Council
Evidence based practice is a term used to describe the process of: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Combining clinical expertise, research evidence, patient values and preferences and information
from the practice context
Primary sources and secondary sources of research are both important in healthcare research.
What is a primary source? - CORRECT ANSWER-An original piece of research and is authored by
the researchers involved in the study
In Australia which the ethical conduct of research is governed by which documents? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
The Nuremberg Code
The declaration of Helsinki
,Harry is a nurse who wants to evaluate the cost effectiveness of a new dressing which stays on
for three days compared to 1 day. What research design would best answer this type of
question? - CORRECT ANSWER-Quantitative design
There are many barriers to evidence-based practice in the clinical setting which include: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Financial and human resources
Time
Inexperience
The paradigm that a researcher chooses is influenced by: - CORRECT ANSWER-Type of research
questions being asked
Knowledge base
Professional traditions
Ethical research is guided by a set of core values. Which of the following is not one of these core
values? - CORRECT ANSWER-Researcher credibility
Why is evidence-based practice important in healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER-It Promotes high
quality care that is underpinned by the best available evidence
A nurse has just received report on a newly admitted client who speaks a different language
than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assist with effective
communication with the client during the initial assessment process?
A. Enlist the aid of the client's school-aged child to interpret for the nurse and the client
B. Ask the client's best friend to interpret for the nurse and client
C. Use jokes and laughter to make the client feel more at ease
D. Request assistance from an interpreter during the assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Request
assistance from an interpreter during the assessment
,A nurse is assessing a client's respiration and notes they are shallow and at a rate of 24/min.
The nurse should identify this as which of the following unexpected findings?
A. Tachypnea
B. Bradypnea
C. Apnea
D. Hypervenilation - CORRECT ANSWER-Tachypnea
When conducting a general survey of a client, the nurse should assess ___, ___, and ___.
Respiratory rate
Speech
Temperature
Gait
Pain
Pupils
Level of consciousness
Skin turgor - CORRECT ANSWER-Level of consciousness, speech, and gait
A nurse is documenting information in a client's medical record during an initial assessment.
Which of the following information did the nurse collect during the general survey?
Height and weight
Use of assistive devices
Behavior and mood
Past medical history
Current medication list - CORRECT ANSWER-Height and weight
, Use of assistive device
Behavior and mood
A nurse is caring for a client who is comatose. Which of the following alternative routes should
the nurse use to obtain the most accurate core temp of the client?
A. Axillary
B. Temporal
C. Tympanic
D. Rectal - CORRECT ANSWER-Rectal
A nurse is planning on obtaining an orthostatic blood pressure from a client who has syncope. In
what order should the nurse take the following steps?
Take the client's BP in the supine position
Keep the cuff in place and assist the client to a seated position
Assist the client to stand and then obtain their BP
Place the client in a supine position and allow them to rest
Take the client's BP in a seated position - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the client in a supine position
and allow them to rest.
Take the client's BP in supine position
Keep the cuff in place and assist the client to a seated position.
Take the client's BP in a seated position.
Assist the client to stand and obtain their BP.
A nurse is preparing to obtain a client's height during a general survey. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Evidence Based Practice
NUR 256 Exam 1 (2025/2026)
UPDATE|EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH MULTIPLE CHOICES |
VERIFIED & REVISED
ANSWERS (NEW)!!
The overall purpose of a literature review is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Summarise and synthesise
different primary resources to develop a better understanding of a topic.
The abbreviation NHMRC stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER-National Health and Medical
Research Council
Evidence based practice is a term used to describe the process of: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Combining clinical expertise, research evidence, patient values and preferences and information
from the practice context
Primary sources and secondary sources of research are both important in healthcare research.
What is a primary source? - CORRECT ANSWER-An original piece of research and is authored by
the researchers involved in the study
In Australia which the ethical conduct of research is governed by which documents? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
The Nuremberg Code
The declaration of Helsinki
,Harry is a nurse who wants to evaluate the cost effectiveness of a new dressing which stays on
for three days compared to 1 day. What research design would best answer this type of
question? - CORRECT ANSWER-Quantitative design
There are many barriers to evidence-based practice in the clinical setting which include: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Financial and human resources
Time
Inexperience
The paradigm that a researcher chooses is influenced by: - CORRECT ANSWER-Type of research
questions being asked
Knowledge base
Professional traditions
Ethical research is guided by a set of core values. Which of the following is not one of these core
values? - CORRECT ANSWER-Researcher credibility
Why is evidence-based practice important in healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER-It Promotes high
quality care that is underpinned by the best available evidence
A nurse has just received report on a newly admitted client who speaks a different language
than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assist with effective
communication with the client during the initial assessment process?
A. Enlist the aid of the client's school-aged child to interpret for the nurse and the client
B. Ask the client's best friend to interpret for the nurse and client
C. Use jokes and laughter to make the client feel more at ease
D. Request assistance from an interpreter during the assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Request
assistance from an interpreter during the assessment
,A nurse is assessing a client's respiration and notes they are shallow and at a rate of 24/min.
The nurse should identify this as which of the following unexpected findings?
A. Tachypnea
B. Bradypnea
C. Apnea
D. Hypervenilation - CORRECT ANSWER-Tachypnea
When conducting a general survey of a client, the nurse should assess ___, ___, and ___.
Respiratory rate
Speech
Temperature
Gait
Pain
Pupils
Level of consciousness
Skin turgor - CORRECT ANSWER-Level of consciousness, speech, and gait
A nurse is documenting information in a client's medical record during an initial assessment.
Which of the following information did the nurse collect during the general survey?
Height and weight
Use of assistive devices
Behavior and mood
Past medical history
Current medication list - CORRECT ANSWER-Height and weight
, Use of assistive device
Behavior and mood
A nurse is caring for a client who is comatose. Which of the following alternative routes should
the nurse use to obtain the most accurate core temp of the client?
A. Axillary
B. Temporal
C. Tympanic
D. Rectal - CORRECT ANSWER-Rectal
A nurse is planning on obtaining an orthostatic blood pressure from a client who has syncope. In
what order should the nurse take the following steps?
Take the client's BP in the supine position
Keep the cuff in place and assist the client to a seated position
Assist the client to stand and then obtain their BP
Place the client in a supine position and allow them to rest
Take the client's BP in a seated position - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the client in a supine position
and allow them to rest.
Take the client's BP in supine position
Keep the cuff in place and assist the client to a seated position.
Take the client's BP in a seated position.
Assist the client to stand and obtain their BP.
A nurse is preparing to obtain a client's height during a general survey. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
