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A nurse is caring for a patient with a fungal skin infection. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that obtain nutrients by:

A. Photosynthesis
B. Phagocytosis
C. Absorption
D. Chemosynthesis
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a urinary tract infection after prolonged catheterization. This type of infection, acquired in a healthcare setting, is known as a:

A. Community-acquired infection
B. Opportunistic infection
C. Healthcare-associated infection (HAI)
D. Localized infection
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Jun 6, 2026

A sterile dressing change is being performed. Sterilization is the process of:

A. Reducing the number of microorganisms on living tissue.
B. Eliminating all microorganisms, including spores.
C. Reducing the number of microorganisms on inanimate objects.
D. Inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is educating a patient about preventing the spread of the common cold, which is caused by a virus. Viruses are unique microorganisms because they:

A. Are single-celled organisms that can reproduce independently.
B. Possess both DNA and RNA simultaneously.
C. Require a living host cell for replication.
D. Are easily treated with standard antibiotics.
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Jun 6, 2026
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A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a patient. To prevent healthcare-associated infections, the nurse must perform hand hygiene. The most effective method for routine hand hygiene in a clinical setting is:

A. Washing hands with plain soap and water for 5 seconds.
B. Using alcohol-based hand rub if hands are not visibly soiled.
C. Rinsing hands under running water only.
D. Wiping hands with a dry cloth.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary focus of “outcomes research” in nursing?

A. To describe nurses' experiences.
B. To evaluate the end results of patient care, interventions, or health services.
C. To develop new nursing theories.
D. To explore historical nursing events.
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Jun 6, 2026
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Which type of research question is best suited for identifying correlations between variables?

A. Experimental
B. Descriptive
C. Qualitative
D. Correlational
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the purpose of a “control group” in an experimental study?

A. To receive the intervention being tested.
B. To serve as a baseline for comparison, receiving no intervention or standard care.
C. To provide qualitative data.
D. To help recruit participants.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is “systematic error” in research?

A. Random fluctuations in data.
B. Errors that occur consistently in one direction, leading to bias.
C. Errors made during data entry.
D. Errors in the literature review.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is reviewing a new drug’s profile and sees that its “half-life” is 12 hours. This technical information is important for:

A. Determining the color of the drug.
B. Calculating the correct dosing interval.
C. Understanding the patient's emotional response.
D. Assessing the drug's palatability.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is “measurement error” in research?

A. Mistakes in data entry.
B. The difference between the observed value and the true value of a variable.
C. Errors in research design.
D. Misinterpretation of statistical results.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is “replication” in research?

A. Conducting a study multiple times with the same participants.
B. Repeating a study with a new sample to verify the original findings.
C. Publishing the same results in different journals.
D. Analyzing the data using different statistical methods.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse researcher is using “stratified random sampling.” What is the main benefit of this method?

A. It is the fastest sampling method.
B. It ensures that specific subgroups within the population are represented proportionally in the sample.
C. It eliminates all bias.
D. It only requires a small sample size.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary purpose of a “research question”?

A. To provide a definitive answer to a problem.
B. To guide the research process and define the specific area of inquiry.
C. To list all the variables in a study.
D. To summarize the findings of a study.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is “critical appraisal” in evidence-based practice?

A. Reading a research article quickly.
B. A systematic process of evaluating the trustworthiness, rigor, and relevance of research evidence.
C. Summarizing the findings of a study.
D. Conducting a new research study.
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Jun 6, 2026
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