Test Bank
NSGD 2216 Critical Inquiry
Evidence-Informed Practice
Comprehensive Examination
1. The primary purpose of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing is to:
A. Replace clinical judgment
B. Improve patient outcomes using best evidence
C. Reduce nursing workload
D. Eliminate research use
2. The first step in the EBP process is:
A. Evaluate outcomes
B. Ask a clinical question
C. Implement evidence
D. Search literature
3. Which framework is commonly used to form clinical questions?
A. SWOT
B. PICO
C. SOAP
D. SBAR
4. In PICO, “I” stands for:
A. Indicator
B. Intervention
C. Issue
D. Impact
5. Quantitative research primarily focuses on:
A. Narratives
B. Numerical data
C. Opinions
D. Experiences
6. Qualitative research is best used to:
A. Measure variables
B. Test hypotheses
, C. Explore experiences
D. Determine cause-effect
7. A hypothesis is:
A. A proven fact
B. A research method
C. A testable prediction
D. A data collection tool
8. Independent variable refers to:
A. Outcome measured
B. Variable manipulated
C. Constant factor
D. Random factor
9. Dependent variable is:
A. Cause
B. Predictor
C. Outcome
D. Control
10.Randomization helps to:
A. Increase bias
B. Reduce bias
C. Eliminate data
D. Delay research
Continue Sample (11–20)
11.A systematic review is:
A. Opinion-based
B. Summary of multiple studies
C. Single case study
D. Editorial
12.Meta-analysis involves:
A. Qualitative synthesis
B. Statistical combination of results
C. Literature search only
D. Expert opinion
13.Reliability refers to:
A. Accuracy
B. Consistency
C. Validity
D. Bias
14.Validity means:
A. Stability
, B. Truthfulness of results
C. Repeatability
D. Sample size
15.Sampling is:
A. Data analysis
B. Selecting participants
C. Writing results
D. Testing tools
16.Convenience sampling is:
A. Random
B. Based on availability
C. Stratified
D. Cluster
17.Ethical principle of autonomy means:
A. Do no harm
B. Respect patient decisions
C. Fair treatment
D. Confidentiality
18.Beneficence refers to:
A. Justice
B. Doing good
C. Privacy
D. Consent
19.Informed consent includes:
A. Coercion
B. Full disclosure
C. Deception
D. Bias
20.Confidentiality ensures:
A. Data sharing
B. Privacy protection
C. Public access
D. Open records
21.
20.Confidentiality ensures:
A. Data sharing
B. Privacy protection
C. Public access
D. Open records
21.The gold standard research design is:
A. Case study
B. RCT
C. Survey
D. Cohort
, 22.A cohort study is:
A. Experimental
B. Observational
C. Qualitative
D. Descriptive
23.Cross-sectional studies collect data:
A. Over years
B. At one point in time
C. Daily
D. Randomly
24.Bias refers to:
A. Accuracy
B. Systematic error
C. Random error
D. Precision
25.Sample size affects:
A. Validity only
B. Reliability only
C. Study power
D. Ethics
26.Literature review helps to:
A. Ignore studies
B. Identify gaps
C. Reduce cost
D. Skip research
27.Primary source is:
A. Textbook
B. Original research
C. Review article
D. Editorial
28.Secondary source is:
A. RCT
B. Meta-analysis
C. Experiment
D. Field study
29.Data collection tool includes:
A. Questionnaire
B. Hypothesis
C. Theory
D. Sample
30.Likert scale measures:
A. Age
B. Attitudes
NSGD 2216 Critical Inquiry
Evidence-Informed Practice
Comprehensive Examination
1. The primary purpose of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing is to:
A. Replace clinical judgment
B. Improve patient outcomes using best evidence
C. Reduce nursing workload
D. Eliminate research use
2. The first step in the EBP process is:
A. Evaluate outcomes
B. Ask a clinical question
C. Implement evidence
D. Search literature
3. Which framework is commonly used to form clinical questions?
A. SWOT
B. PICO
C. SOAP
D. SBAR
4. In PICO, “I” stands for:
A. Indicator
B. Intervention
C. Issue
D. Impact
5. Quantitative research primarily focuses on:
A. Narratives
B. Numerical data
C. Opinions
D. Experiences
6. Qualitative research is best used to:
A. Measure variables
B. Test hypotheses
, C. Explore experiences
D. Determine cause-effect
7. A hypothesis is:
A. A proven fact
B. A research method
C. A testable prediction
D. A data collection tool
8. Independent variable refers to:
A. Outcome measured
B. Variable manipulated
C. Constant factor
D. Random factor
9. Dependent variable is:
A. Cause
B. Predictor
C. Outcome
D. Control
10.Randomization helps to:
A. Increase bias
B. Reduce bias
C. Eliminate data
D. Delay research
Continue Sample (11–20)
11.A systematic review is:
A. Opinion-based
B. Summary of multiple studies
C. Single case study
D. Editorial
12.Meta-analysis involves:
A. Qualitative synthesis
B. Statistical combination of results
C. Literature search only
D. Expert opinion
13.Reliability refers to:
A. Accuracy
B. Consistency
C. Validity
D. Bias
14.Validity means:
A. Stability
, B. Truthfulness of results
C. Repeatability
D. Sample size
15.Sampling is:
A. Data analysis
B. Selecting participants
C. Writing results
D. Testing tools
16.Convenience sampling is:
A. Random
B. Based on availability
C. Stratified
D. Cluster
17.Ethical principle of autonomy means:
A. Do no harm
B. Respect patient decisions
C. Fair treatment
D. Confidentiality
18.Beneficence refers to:
A. Justice
B. Doing good
C. Privacy
D. Consent
19.Informed consent includes:
A. Coercion
B. Full disclosure
C. Deception
D. Bias
20.Confidentiality ensures:
A. Data sharing
B. Privacy protection
C. Public access
D. Open records
21.
20.Confidentiality ensures:
A. Data sharing
B. Privacy protection
C. Public access
D. Open records
21.The gold standard research design is:
A. Case study
B. RCT
C. Survey
D. Cohort
, 22.A cohort study is:
A. Experimental
B. Observational
C. Qualitative
D. Descriptive
23.Cross-sectional studies collect data:
A. Over years
B. At one point in time
C. Daily
D. Randomly
24.Bias refers to:
A. Accuracy
B. Systematic error
C. Random error
D. Precision
25.Sample size affects:
A. Validity only
B. Reliability only
C. Study power
D. Ethics
26.Literature review helps to:
A. Ignore studies
B. Identify gaps
C. Reduce cost
D. Skip research
27.Primary source is:
A. Textbook
B. Original research
C. Review article
D. Editorial
28.Secondary source is:
A. RCT
B. Meta-analysis
C. Experiment
D. Field study
29.Data collection tool includes:
A. Questionnaire
B. Hypothesis
C. Theory
D. Sample
30.Likert scale measures:
A. Age
B. Attitudes
