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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 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

A nurse is reading a research report and encounters the term “bias.” What does bias generally refer to in research?

A. A preference for one research design over another.
B. A systematic error or deviation from the truth in data collection, analysis, or interpretation.
C. A personal opinion of the researcher.
D. A type of statistical analysis.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary difference between a “research question” and a “hypothesis”?

A. A research question is for qualitative studies, and a hypothesis is for quantitative studies.
B. A research question is a broad inquiry, while a hypothesis is a testable statement predicting a relationship between variables.
C. A research question is answered in the introduction, and a hypothesis is answered in the results.
D. A research question is never tested, while a hypothesis always is.
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Jun 6, 2026
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What is “attrition” in a research study?

A. The process of data collection.
B. The loss of participants over the course of a study.
C. The method of data analysis.
D. The ethical approval process.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is evaluating an article for evidence-based practice. The article describes a systematic review. What is the hierarchy of evidence for a systematic review?

A. Lower than a single RCT
B. Equivalent to a case study
C. Higher than a single RCT
D. Lower than expert opinion
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Jun 6, 2026

Which type of research question is best suited for a quantitative study?

A. What are the lived experiences of patients with heart failure?
B. How does a new intervention affect patient outcomes?
C. How do nurses perceive teamwork in the ICU?
D. What is the meaning of recovery for stroke survivors?
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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

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
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Jun 6, 2026

Before conducting a research study, a researcher must obtain “assent” from children participants. What does “assent” mean in this context?

A. The child's legal guardian provides permission.
B. The child formally signs the consent form.
C. The child expresses agreement to participate, often verbally or through simple acknowledgment, in addition to parental consent.
D. The child fully understands the complex details of the study.
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Jun 6, 2026

In a research study, the “dependent variable” is:

A. The variable that is manipulated by the researcher.
B. The outcome variable that is measured.
C. A variable that influences both the independent and dependent variables.
D. The variable that is held constant.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse manager wants to implement an evidence-based intervention to reduce falls on their unit. After finding relevant research, what is the next critical step in the EBP process?

A. Disseminate the findings.
B. Critically appraise the evidence.
C. Develop a research question.
D. Collect new data.
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Jun 6, 2026
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