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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A ‘thesis statement’ is not:

A. A statement of fact.
B. The main argument of the paper.
C. A debatable claim.
D. A roadmap for the essay.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Reflective writing in nursing is important because it:

A. Helps nurses link theory to practice and improve their clinical decision-making.
B. Is the easiest type of academic writing.
C. Does not require any evidence or examples.
D. Is only done for fun.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Choose the sentence with the correct use of a possessive apostrophe.

A. The womens' ward is on the third floor.
B. The women's ward is on the third floor.
C. The womens ward is on the third floor.
D. The woman's ward are on the third floor.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scholarly academic source?

A. It has been peer-reviewed.
B. It includes a list of references.
C. It is written by an expert in the field.
D. It is published on a personal, anonymous blog.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The purpose of writing a “letter to the editor” for a professional journal is typically to:

A. Apply for a job.
B. Respond to a recently published article or raise an issue for discussion among peers.
C. Submit a full-length research paper.
D. Complain about the journal's subscription fee.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Case Study (Clarity in Writing): Which charting entry is clearest and least ambiguous?

A. "Patient drank some water."
B. "Patient drank an adequate amount of fluid."
C. "Patient consumed approx. 200mL of water at 10:00."
D. "Patient was thirsty and had a drink."
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Case Study (Literature Review): A student is writing a literature review on nurse-patient communication. An ineffective approach would be to:**

A. Group articles by common themes, such as "barriers to communication" and "effective communication strategies."
B. Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the studies reviewed.
C. Write a separate paragraph summarizing each of the ten articles she read.
D. Identify a gap in the literature that her own research could fill.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Case Study (Referencing Error): Review the following APA reference: Khan, M. (2023). The Impact of a New Training Program. Journal of Nursing Education. What is wrong with this reference?

A. The author's name is incorrect.
B. The year is in the wrong place.
C. The journal title should not be in italics.
D. The title of the article should be in sentence case, not title case.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The statement “This paper will…” is often considered a weaker way to introduce a topic. A stronger alternative is:

A. "In this paper, I am going to..."
B. "The purpose of this paper is to..." or "This paper examines..."
C. "Let me tell you about..."
D. "Here are some thoughts on..."
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

A. The patient's concerns were listened to by the nurse.
B. The medication was administered at 09:00.
C. The nurse listened to the patient's concerns.
D. The decision was made by the healthcare team.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A ‘running head’ in APA format is:

A. A short title that appears at the top of every page of the paper.
B. The main title of the paper.
C. A list of headings used within the paper.
D. The author's last name and page number.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

“Common knowledge” is information that can be included in an academic paper without citation. Which of the following is an example of common knowledge?

A. The specific results of a 2023 clinical trial.
B. Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan.
C. A direct quote from a nursing theorist.
D. A statistic about nurse staffing ratios from a recent journal article.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

An effective academic argument is typically:

A. A passionate plea based on emotion.
B. A balanced presentation of a claim supported by logical reasoning and credible evidence.
C. A summary of one expert's opinion.
D. A list of facts without any analysis.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which statement is an opinion rather than an evidence-based claim?

A. "The study found a 15% reduction in infection rates after the intervention."
B. "Hand hygiene is the most important aspect of nursing care."
C. "According to WHO (2023), proper hand hygiene can prevent up to 50% of avoidable infections."
D. "The sample size for the study was 250 patients."
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The “Introduction” section of an essay is often compared to a funnel because it:

A. Is the longest section of the essay.
B. Moves from a broad, general topic to a specific thesis statement.
C. Filters out all unnecessary information.
D. Is narrow at the beginning and wide at the end.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

A. The patient was stable; however, he remained on the monitor.
B. The patient was stable, however; he remained on the monitor.
C. The patient was stable; and he remained on the monitor.
D. The patient was stable; because he remained on the monitor.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

In academic writing, what is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

A. To introduce the topic of the next paragraph.
B. To summarize the paragraph's main point and link it back to the thesis statement.
C. To present a new piece of evidence.
D. To ask the reader a rhetorical question.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

“Academic integrity” refers to:

A. The act of upholding honesty and avoiding plagiarism, cheating, or data fabrication in academic work.
B. The physical structure of the university building.
C. The process of getting good grades.
D. The ability to write very quickly.
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Jun 6, 2026
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