EDCO 745 LITERATURE PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ lit reviews as the research study itself and for clinical practice.
Answer: Gather evidence across multiple studies to draw more reliable
conclusionsSystematic reviews
◍ What are the goals of a literature review?.
Answer: Obtain copies of primary research reports, Read & critically
appraise the research reports, Review the utilization potential of
researchfindings for evidence-based nursing practice potential, Utilize
research findings for evidence-basednursing practice
◍ What does the research problem provide?.
Answer: Indicates the significance of the problem, provides a background
for problem, includes a problem statement
◍ what is the purpose of lit reviews.
Answer: for research planning, as the research itself, and for clinical practice
◍ Review of Literature Definition.
Answer: - A Systematic, critical, review of the literature related to a specific
topic/problem
◍ subtype of integrative review.
Answer: Meta-Synthesis (qualitative only)
◍ Secondary/Tertiary sources in lit reviews.
Answer: - minimal use- ¨Systematic Reviews, Meta-analyses,
Meta-syntheses **CAN BE VERY VALUABLE**- ¨EBP guidelines (if
applicable)- ¨Reference books, textbooks- ¨Information from Professional
, Organizations
◍ What are organizational and educational gaps in challenges of EBP?.
Answer: Limited authority because of restricted ability to implement
changes, mentorship shortage with insufficient EBP mentors/programs,
competency gaps even in magnet hospitals struggle with EBP competencies
◍ A scholarly Literature Review do.
Answer: (to answer a specific question) - a project in itself
◍ “Scoping” REVIEW.
Answer: • Use with skepticism • Provides broad overview of evidence r/t
topic of interest • Generally includes most available evidence regardless of
quality
◍ types of systematic review.
Answer: Integrative (combines several levels of evidence, qual, and
quant)Meta-Analysis (quantitative)Meta-Synthesis (qualitative)
◍ What is CINAHL?.
Answer: Cumulativeindex to nursing andAllied HealthLiterature
◍ theoretical.
Answer: Concepts, models, theories- often theories we are testing, common
problems in practice, ideas that havent been tested- ex. opinion piece
◍ What is a research problem?.
Answer: an area of concern in which there is a gap in the knowledge needed
for nursing practice, provides the basis for developing the research purpose
◍ Meta-Analysis (quantitative).
Answer: taking many studies, looking at statistics, finding effect
◍ how can can we critically evaluate information.
Answer: - Is the information we found relevant, recent, and high-quality- Do
we have to change strategies? Do we need more sources or different
sources?
◍ Caveats r.e. Research Utilization.
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ lit reviews as the research study itself and for clinical practice.
Answer: Gather evidence across multiple studies to draw more reliable
conclusionsSystematic reviews
◍ What are the goals of a literature review?.
Answer: Obtain copies of primary research reports, Read & critically
appraise the research reports, Review the utilization potential of
researchfindings for evidence-based nursing practice potential, Utilize
research findings for evidence-basednursing practice
◍ What does the research problem provide?.
Answer: Indicates the significance of the problem, provides a background
for problem, includes a problem statement
◍ what is the purpose of lit reviews.
Answer: for research planning, as the research itself, and for clinical practice
◍ Review of Literature Definition.
Answer: - A Systematic, critical, review of the literature related to a specific
topic/problem
◍ subtype of integrative review.
Answer: Meta-Synthesis (qualitative only)
◍ Secondary/Tertiary sources in lit reviews.
Answer: - minimal use- ¨Systematic Reviews, Meta-analyses,
Meta-syntheses **CAN BE VERY VALUABLE**- ¨EBP guidelines (if
applicable)- ¨Reference books, textbooks- ¨Information from Professional
, Organizations
◍ What are organizational and educational gaps in challenges of EBP?.
Answer: Limited authority because of restricted ability to implement
changes, mentorship shortage with insufficient EBP mentors/programs,
competency gaps even in magnet hospitals struggle with EBP competencies
◍ A scholarly Literature Review do.
Answer: (to answer a specific question) - a project in itself
◍ “Scoping” REVIEW.
Answer: • Use with skepticism • Provides broad overview of evidence r/t
topic of interest • Generally includes most available evidence regardless of
quality
◍ types of systematic review.
Answer: Integrative (combines several levels of evidence, qual, and
quant)Meta-Analysis (quantitative)Meta-Synthesis (qualitative)
◍ What is CINAHL?.
Answer: Cumulativeindex to nursing andAllied HealthLiterature
◍ theoretical.
Answer: Concepts, models, theories- often theories we are testing, common
problems in practice, ideas that havent been tested- ex. opinion piece
◍ What is a research problem?.
Answer: an area of concern in which there is a gap in the knowledge needed
for nursing practice, provides the basis for developing the research purpose
◍ Meta-Analysis (quantitative).
Answer: taking many studies, looking at statistics, finding effect
◍ how can can we critically evaluate information.
Answer: - Is the information we found relevant, recent, and high-quality- Do
we have to change strategies? Do we need more sources or different
sources?
◍ Caveats r.e. Research Utilization.
