NSG 6101 WEEK 1 KNOWLEDGE CHECK –
CLINICAL NURSING RESEARCH PRIORITIES
(2025/2026)
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Q1. Which of the following best defines a research priority in clinical nursing practice?
• A. Topics chosen randomly by hospital administrators for study
• B. Any clinical observation that seems interesting to a nurse researcher
• C. Systematic identification of essential areas of inquiry that impact patient
outcomes and guide evidence-based practice
• D. Areas of research based solely on availability of external funding
Q2. The primary purpose of setting nursing research priorities at the national level is to:
• A. Align limited resources with areas of greatest clinical importance and societal
need
• B. Allow every nurse to freely choose their own research topics without restrictions
• C. Ensure that nursing practice remains independent of scientific evidence
• D. Increase publication opportunities regardless of patient impact
Q3. The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) emphasizes which domain as a key
research priority?
• A. Hospital financial management
• B. Symptom science and personalized health interventions
• C. Expansion of non-clinical nursing roles
, • D. Administrative cost-reduction strategies
Q4. Which of the following best describes symptom science as a nursing research priority?
• A. Exploring the economic outcomes of hospital mergers
• B. Studying biological, behavioral, and environmental mechanisms of symptoms to
design targeted interventions
• C. Investigating the financial performance of healthcare institutions
• D. Focusing solely on disease eradication without considering patient experiences
Q5. A nurse researcher exploring strategies to enhance palliative and end-of-life care is
addressing which nursing research priority?
• A. Improving quality of life and promoting dignity in advanced illness
• B. Maximizing hospital profit margins
• C. Strengthening only pharmacological interventions in terminal care
• D. Investigating non-health-related workforce challenges
Q6. Which statement best reflects the significance of health equity as a nursing research
priority?
• A. It ensures vulnerable and underserved populations receive equal opportunities
for high-quality care and improved outcomes
• B. It emphasizes only urban populations while excluding rural communities
• C. It seeks to reduce research costs without improving inclusivity
• D. It focuses solely on advanced technology-driven care
Q7. When prioritizing clinical nursing research, which factor is MOST essential?
• A. Researcher’s personal interest alone
, • B. Availability of local laboratory space
• C. The potential impact on patient safety, care quality, and health system
improvement
• D. Alignment only with hospital marketing goals
Q8. Translational research in nursing primarily aims to:
• A. Expand theoretical debates without clinical application
• B. Bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and their practical implementation
in patient care
• C. Focus exclusively on genetic research without patient relevance
• D. Develop business strategies unrelated to healthcare outcomes
Q9. Which population is often highlighted as a priority for nursing research to address
disparities?
• A. Affluent and privately insured populations
• B. International celebrities seeking luxury care
• C. Minority, rural, and low-income groups with limited healthcare access
• D. Administrators managing hospital budgets
Q10. Which of the following is considered a cross-cutting research priority in clinical
nursing?
• A. Use of big data and digital health technologies to optimize outcomes
• B. Restricting care access to urban hospitals only
• C. Exclusive reliance on anecdotal practices
• D. Prioritizing financial incentives over health equity
CLINICAL NURSING RESEARCH PRIORITIES
(2025/2026)
Complete Questions & Correct Answers | 100%
Verified Pass | Latest Version
Q1. Which of the following best defines a research priority in clinical nursing practice?
• A. Topics chosen randomly by hospital administrators for study
• B. Any clinical observation that seems interesting to a nurse researcher
• C. Systematic identification of essential areas of inquiry that impact patient
outcomes and guide evidence-based practice
• D. Areas of research based solely on availability of external funding
Q2. The primary purpose of setting nursing research priorities at the national level is to:
• A. Align limited resources with areas of greatest clinical importance and societal
need
• B. Allow every nurse to freely choose their own research topics without restrictions
• C. Ensure that nursing practice remains independent of scientific evidence
• D. Increase publication opportunities regardless of patient impact
Q3. The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) emphasizes which domain as a key
research priority?
• A. Hospital financial management
• B. Symptom science and personalized health interventions
• C. Expansion of non-clinical nursing roles
, • D. Administrative cost-reduction strategies
Q4. Which of the following best describes symptom science as a nursing research priority?
• A. Exploring the economic outcomes of hospital mergers
• B. Studying biological, behavioral, and environmental mechanisms of symptoms to
design targeted interventions
• C. Investigating the financial performance of healthcare institutions
• D. Focusing solely on disease eradication without considering patient experiences
Q5. A nurse researcher exploring strategies to enhance palliative and end-of-life care is
addressing which nursing research priority?
• A. Improving quality of life and promoting dignity in advanced illness
• B. Maximizing hospital profit margins
• C. Strengthening only pharmacological interventions in terminal care
• D. Investigating non-health-related workforce challenges
Q6. Which statement best reflects the significance of health equity as a nursing research
priority?
• A. It ensures vulnerable and underserved populations receive equal opportunities
for high-quality care and improved outcomes
• B. It emphasizes only urban populations while excluding rural communities
• C. It seeks to reduce research costs without improving inclusivity
• D. It focuses solely on advanced technology-driven care
Q7. When prioritizing clinical nursing research, which factor is MOST essential?
• A. Researcher’s personal interest alone
, • B. Availability of local laboratory space
• C. The potential impact on patient safety, care quality, and health system
improvement
• D. Alignment only with hospital marketing goals
Q8. Translational research in nursing primarily aims to:
• A. Expand theoretical debates without clinical application
• B. Bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and their practical implementation
in patient care
• C. Focus exclusively on genetic research without patient relevance
• D. Develop business strategies unrelated to healthcare outcomes
Q9. Which population is often highlighted as a priority for nursing research to address
disparities?
• A. Affluent and privately insured populations
• B. International celebrities seeking luxury care
• C. Minority, rural, and low-income groups with limited healthcare access
• D. Administrators managing hospital budgets
Q10. Which of the following is considered a cross-cutting research priority in clinical
nursing?
• A. Use of big data and digital health technologies to optimize outcomes
• B. Restricting care access to urban hospitals only
• C. Exclusive reliance on anecdotal practices
• D. Prioritizing financial incentives over health equity
