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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..."
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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

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 (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 (Argumentation): A student writes, “The government should fund nursing research.” To turn this opinion into a strong academic argument, the student needs to add:**

A. A statement that doctors agree with this idea.
B. Evidence demonstrating how funding nursing research leads to improved public health outcomes.
C. A sentence saying that this is a very important issue.
D. A more emotional and passionate tone.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Case Study (Documentation Ethics): A student nurse is writing a case report for an assignment. To maintain patient confidentiality, she must:**

A. Use the patient's full name and medical record number.
B. Remove all identifying information (e.g., use a pseudonym, change dates, omit specific locations).
C. Ask the patient for permission to use their name in her paper.
D. Only show the report to her friends.
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.
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

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

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 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 phrase “et al.” is used in APA in-text citations when a source has:

A. Two authors
B. Three or more authors
C. No author
D. An unknown publication date
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A literature review should primarily be:

A. A collection of abstracts from different articles.
B. A series of summaries of individual articles.
C. A critical synthesis of the existing research on a topic, identifying themes, gaps, and controversies.
D. A personal opinion piece about the topic.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

“The results of the experiment were effected by the change in temperature.” The error in this sentence is:

A. The spelling of "experiment"
B. The use of "effected" instead of "affected"
C. The verb tense
D. The preposition "by"
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is a common feature of informal writing that should be avoided in academic papers?

A. Use of the third-person perspective.
B. Use of contractions (e.g., "don't," "can't").
C. A clear thesis statement.
D. A formal vocabulary.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The principle of “unity” in a paragraph means that:

A. The paragraph uses a variety of sentence structures.
B. The paragraph is at least 100 words long.
C. All sentences in the paragraph relate directly to the main idea presented in the topic sentence.
D. The paragraph includes quotes from multiple sources.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Case Study (APA Citation): A student is citing a journal article by Muhammad Khan and Fatima Ali, published in 2023. What is the correct in-text citation for the first time it appears?

A. (Muhammad Khan and Fatima Ali, 2023)
B. (Khan, M., & Ali, F., 2023)
C. (Khan & Ali, 2023)
D. (Khan et al., 2023)
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Jun 6, 2026

Case Study (Plagiarism): Original source: “High levels of stress in nursing are often linked to emotional exhaustion and a decreased sense of personal accomplishment.” Which student sentence is an example of plagiarism?

A. Nursing stress can lead to burnout and a feeling of inadequacy (Ali, 2024).
B. Ali (2024) argues that there is a connection between professional stress and burnout among nurses.
C. High levels of stress in the nursing field are frequently linked to emotional exhaustion and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment (Ali, 2024).
D. According to Ali (2024), nurses experiencing high stress may suffer from emotional fatigue and feel less successful in their work.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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