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Nursing Ethics

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Practice Questions

In a research study, what is the purpose of “random assignment”?

A. To ensure all participants are healthy.
B. To make sure all participants complete the study.
C. To create equivalent groups at the start of the study, minimizing confounding variables.
D. To allow researchers to choose participants who will support their hypothesis.
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What is the “fidelity” of an intervention in a research study?

A. The degree to which the intervention is implemented as intended.
B. The cost-effectiveness of the intervention.
C. The popularity of the intervention among participants.
D. The speed at which the intervention shows results.
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Jun 6, 2026

A researcher is calculating the “standard deviation” of a dataset. What does the standard deviation measure?

A. The central tendency of the data.
B. The spread or variability of the data around the mean.
C. The highest value in the dataset.
D. The lowest value in the dataset.
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Jun 6, 2026

A clinical nurse specialist is asked to develop an evidence-based guideline for managing post-operative nausea and vomiting. What is the most reliable source of evidence for this task?

A. Anecdotal reports from experienced nurses.
B. A single randomized controlled trial.
C. A systematic review with meta-analysis.
D. Textbook chapters on the topic.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is “saturation” in qualitative research?

A. When all participants have been interviewed.
B. When no new themes or categories emerge from the data, indicating sufficient data collection.
C. When the researcher has analyzed all collected data.
D. When the study findings are ready for dissemination.
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Jun 6, 2026

A researcher is explaining the concept of “confidentiality” to potential participants. What does confidentiality mean in research?

A. The researcher will not know the participant's identity.
B. Participant identities will be kept secret from everyone.
C. Participant data will be protected and only accessible to authorized research personnel.
D. Participants must not discuss the study with anyone.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the purpose of “blinding” in a research study?

A. To prevent participants from knowing the study's purpose.
B. To ensure that participants are unaware of their assigned intervention to reduce bias.
C. To obscure the research findings from the public.
D. To keep researchers from influencing the study results.
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Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is an example of a “PICOT” formatted clinical question?

A. How do nurses feel about electronic health records?
B. What is the prevalence of depression in adolescents?
C. In adult patients with type 2 diabetes (P), does self-management education (I) compared to usual care (C) reduce HbA1c levels (O) over 6 months (T)?
D. Is nursing research important for patient care?
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Jun 6, 2026

What does the “Hawthorne effect” refer to in research?

A. Participants behaving differently because they know they are being observed.
B. The phenomenon where researchers unintentionally influence study outcomes.
C. The tendency of participants to drop out of a study.
D. The effect of research findings on clinical practice.
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Jun 6, 2026
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A researcher is concerned about “Type I error” in their study. What does a Type I error represent?

A. Failing to reject a false null hypothesis.
B. Rejecting a true null hypothesis.
C. Accepting a false alternative hypothesis.
D. Not finding a significant result when one exists.
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A study’s findings are described as “generalizable.” What does this mean?

A. The study had a very small sample size.
B. The results can be applied to a broader population or setting.
C. The research design was flawed.
D. The study was conducted in a laboratory setting.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary role of “peer review” in the research publication process?

A. To provide financial support for the research.
B. To evaluate the quality, validity, and significance of research before publication.
C. To market the research findings.
D. To ensure the research is politically correct.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary purpose of a “literature review” in a research study?

A. To present the study's findings.
B. To identify gaps in existing knowledge and provide context for the current study.
C. To describe the research methodology.
D. To list all sources cited in the study.
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Jun 6, 2026
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