NGR 6104
State of THE Science in Nursing
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key component of evidence-based
practice in nursing?
- A. Clinical expertise
- B. Patient preferences
- C. Research evidence
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: Evidence-based practice in nursing integrates
clinical expertise, patient preferences, and the best available
research evidence to provide high-quality care.
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,2. What is the primary purpose of a systematic review in nursing
research?
- A. To collect primary data
- B. To synthesize findings from multiple studies
- C. To develop a theoretical framework
- D. To conduct a single study
- ANS: B. To synthesize findings from multiple studies
- Rationale: A systematic review synthesizes findings from
multiple studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of a
specific topic.
3. Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research
method?
- A. Randomized controlled trial
- B. Cross-sectional survey
- C. Ethnography
- D. Cohort study
- ANS: C. Ethnography
- Rationale: Ethnography is a qualitative research method
that involves the in-depth study of people and cultures.
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, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The __________ is a measure of the internal consistency of a
research instrument.
- ANS: Cronbach's alpha
- Rationale: Cronbach's alpha is a measure of the internal
consistency or reliability of a research instrument.
5. __________ is the process of critically appraising and
synthesizing research evidence to inform clinical practice.
- ANS: Evidence-based practice
- Rationale: Evidence-based practice involves the critical
appraisal and synthesis of research evidence to guide clinical
decision-making.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: A meta-analysis is a type of primary research.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: A meta-analysis is a type of secondary research
that combines the results of multiple primary studies to draw
overall conclusions.
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, 7. True or False: Informed consent is required for all types of
research involving human participants.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Informed consent is necessary for all research
involving human participants to ensure that they are fully aware
of the study's purpose and procedures.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are common data collection methods
in quantitative research? (Select all that apply)
- A. Surveys
- B. Interviews
- C. Experiments
- D. Focus groups
- ANS: A. Surveys, C. Experiments
- Rationale: Common data collection methods in quantitative
research include surveys and experiments, while interviews and
focus groups are more commonly used in qualitative research.
9. Which of the following are components of a research article?
(Select all that apply)
- A. Introduction
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State of THE Science in Nursing
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key component of evidence-based
practice in nursing?
- A. Clinical expertise
- B. Patient preferences
- C. Research evidence
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: Evidence-based practice in nursing integrates
clinical expertise, patient preferences, and the best available
research evidence to provide high-quality care.
©2024/2025
,2. What is the primary purpose of a systematic review in nursing
research?
- A. To collect primary data
- B. To synthesize findings from multiple studies
- C. To develop a theoretical framework
- D. To conduct a single study
- ANS: B. To synthesize findings from multiple studies
- Rationale: A systematic review synthesizes findings from
multiple studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of a
specific topic.
3. Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research
method?
- A. Randomized controlled trial
- B. Cross-sectional survey
- C. Ethnography
- D. Cohort study
- ANS: C. Ethnography
- Rationale: Ethnography is a qualitative research method
that involves the in-depth study of people and cultures.
©2024/2025
, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The __________ is a measure of the internal consistency of a
research instrument.
- ANS: Cronbach's alpha
- Rationale: Cronbach's alpha is a measure of the internal
consistency or reliability of a research instrument.
5. __________ is the process of critically appraising and
synthesizing research evidence to inform clinical practice.
- ANS: Evidence-based practice
- Rationale: Evidence-based practice involves the critical
appraisal and synthesis of research evidence to guide clinical
decision-making.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: A meta-analysis is a type of primary research.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: A meta-analysis is a type of secondary research
that combines the results of multiple primary studies to draw
overall conclusions.
©2024/2025
, 7. True or False: Informed consent is required for all types of
research involving human participants.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Informed consent is necessary for all research
involving human participants to ensure that they are fully aware
of the study's purpose and procedures.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are common data collection methods
in quantitative research? (Select all that apply)
- A. Surveys
- B. Interviews
- C. Experiments
- D. Focus groups
- ANS: A. Surveys, C. Experiments
- Rationale: Common data collection methods in quantitative
research include surveys and experiments, while interviews and
focus groups are more commonly used in qualitative research.
9. Which of the following are components of a research article?
(Select all that apply)
- A. Introduction
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