Practice Questions

What is the role of the “Institutional Review Board (IRB)” in nursing research?

A. To fund research projects.
B. To review and approve research proposals involving human subjects to ensure ethical conduct.
C. To publish research findings in journals.
D. To provide statistical analysis for researchers.
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A nurse researcher is using a “randomized controlled trial” design. What is a key strength of this design?

A. It is easy to implement.
B. It provides strong evidence for cause-and-effect relationships.
C. It is suitable for exploring lived experiences.
D. It does not require ethical approval.
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What is the “independent variable” in a research study?

A. The variable that is measured as the outcome.
B. The variable that is manipulated or introduced by the researcher.
C. The variable that remains constant throughout the study.
D. The variable that is influenced by both the dependent and independent variables.
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What is the purpose of “debriefing” in research?

A. To explain any deception used and address participant concerns.
B. To obtain informed consent from participants.
C. To collect demographic data.
D. To present the research findings to the public.
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In the PICOT framework, what does “T” stand for?

A. Treatment
B. Time
C. Trend
D. Test
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In the PICOT framework, what does “O” stand for?

A. Observation
B. Outcome
C. Opinion
D. Opportunity
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In the PICOT framework, what does “C” stand for?

A. Care
B. Comparison
C. Condition
D. Conclusion
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In the PICOT framework, what does “I” stand for?

A. Intervention
B. Issue
C. Importance
D. Investigation
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In the PICOT framework, what does “P” stand for?

A. Problem
B. Population/Patient/Problem
C. Protocol
D. Patient Outcome
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