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When evaluating a website as a source, a key indicator of reliability is:

A. The website having many colorful advertisements.
B. A recent update date and a clear indication of the author's or organization's credentials. ✓
C. The website being the first result on a Google search.
D. The website having a .com address.
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Jun 6, 2026

A direct quote of more than 40 words in APA style should be formatted as:

A. A block quote, indented from the left margin, without quotation marks. ✓
B. A regular part of the text, with quotation marks.
C. A footnote at the bottom of the page.
D. A block quote in italics.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

An effective PowerPoint slide for an academic presentation should:

A. Be filled with dense paragraphs of text.
B. Use visual elements like charts and graphs to supplement key text points. ✓
C. Have a different background color for every slide.
D. Use sound effects for every bullet point.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The purpose of a “gap in the literature” identified in a literature review is to:

A. Show that previous research is worthless.
B. Justify the need for the new research study being proposed. ✓
C. Confuse the reader.
D. Provide a summary of a single article.
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Jun 6, 2026

“Despite the challenges, the nursing team were able to provide excellent care.” The error is:

A. "Despite the challenges" is incorrect.
B. The word "excellent" is subjective.
C. "team were" should be "team was" (collective noun). ✓
D. The sentence is too short.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

In a nursing case report, the “patient history” section should be:

A. A brief, relevant summary of the patient's medical, family, and social history. ✓
B. A day-by-day diary of the patient's hospital stay.
C. A list of all the nurses who cared for the patient.
D. A detailed financial report of the cost of care.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The word “substantiate” in academic writing means to:

A. Weaken an argument.
B. Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something. ✓
C. Replace something with a substitute.
D. Contradict a claim.
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Jun 6, 2026

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

A. The study had one main finding: that the new drug was highly effective. ✓
B. The patient wanted: to go home.
C. The nurse packed her bag with: a stethoscope, a pen, and her notes.
D. The reasons were: numerous and complex.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement?

A. It is debatable.
B. It is specific.
C. It is a question. ✓
D. It is a single sentence.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A “running head” in APA style should be:

A. In all capital letters. ✓
B. In sentence case.
C. In italics.
D. In bold font.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The best way to structure an argument against a particular nursing intervention would be to:

A. State that you do not like the intervention.
B. Provide evidence from credible studies that show the intervention is ineffective or harmful. ✓
C. Say that all the other nurses also dislike the intervention.
D. Ignore the intervention completely in your writing.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The term “et al.” is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase “et alia,” which means:

A. "and others" ✓
B. "for example"
C. "in the same place"
D. "that is"
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

When writing a reflective journal, the “what?” component involves:

A. Describing what you would do differently next time.
B. Describing your feelings about the event.
C. Describing the event objectively and factually. ✓
D. Analyzing the good and bad aspects of the experience.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

An effective introduction to an academic essay will often include a “hook.” What is a hook?

A. The thesis statement.
B. A concluding sentence.
C. An opening statement that grabs the reader's interest. ✓
D. The author's personal opinion.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

“The study had several limitations; for instance, the sample size was small.” This sentence uses a linking phrase to:

A. Show contrast
B. Provide an example ✓
C. Show a consequence
D. Add a point
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

In a research abstract, it is crucial to be:

A. Vague and mysterious.
B. As detailed as possible, including all raw data.
C. Concise and informative. ✓
D. Repetitive.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which sentence avoids informal, conversational language?

A. "The nurse has to figure out what's wrong with the patient."
B. "The nurse must assess the patient to determine a diagnosis." ✓
C. "The nurse needs to get to the bottom of the patient's problem."
D. "The nurse's job is to see what's up with the patient."
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The main purpose of peer review in academic publishing is to:

A. Ensure that only famous researchers get published.
B. Serve as a quality control mechanism by having experts evaluate the validity and significance of a manuscript. ✓
C. Check for spelling and grammar errors only.
D. Slow down the publication process.
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