LPN to RN Final Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
The implementation of research to guide nursing practice is referred to as what?
-Utilization
-Dissemination
-Generalizability
-Analysis
Correct Answer
Utilization
Utilization of research guides nursing practice. Clinical agencies need to make a commitment to implementing research
findings and then developing policies and procedures to guide the implementation process
Question 2
The RN has just reviewed a research article that presents new evidence on how to promote rest in patients on acute care
floors. Which statement most correctly demonstrates an understanding of how to apply this new knowledge?
-Treat all patients the same, regardless of race, gender, or culture
-Individualize the plan of care based on personal, social, cultural, and religious preferences of the patient
-Individualize the plan based on the preferences of the RN
-The RN should not be seeking out EBP on their own, they should wait for mandated change from leadership
Correct Answer
Individualize the plan of care based on personal, social, cultural, and religious preferences of the patient
-Determining the patient's personal, social, cultural, and religious preferences ensures individualization and is a
component of implementing evidence-based practice.
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,Question 3
The RN is reviewing information about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which statement best reflects EBP?
-EBP emphasizes the use of best evidence with the RN's experience
-EBP relies on tradition for support of best practices
-EBP is simply the use of best practice techniques for the treatment of patients
-EBP does not consider the patient's own preferences as important
Correct Answer
EBP emphasizes the use of best evidence with the RN's experience
Question 4
Which is a barrier to incorporating EBP?
-Nurses' lack of research skills in evaluating the quality of research studies
-Lack of significant research studies
-Insufficient clinical skills of nurses
-Inadequate physical assessment skills
Correct Answer
Nurses' lack of research skills in evaluating the quality of research studies
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,Question 5
During a staff meeting, nurses discuss the problems with accessing research studies to incorporate evidence-based clinical
decision making into their practice. Which suggestion by the nurse manager would best help these problems?
-Form a committee to conduct research studies
-Post published research studies on the unit's bulletin boards
-Encourage nurses to visit the library to review studies
-Teach nurses how to conduct electronic searches for research studies
Correct Answer
Teach nurses how to conduct electronic searches for research studies
Question 6
Match the term with the best possible statement or definition
-Research
-Evidence based practice
-Continuous Quality Improvement
A. Focuses on the scientific method
B. Focuses on the use to supporting data
C. Focuses on a system or process to measure
Correct Answer
A-Research
B-Evidence based practice
C-Continuous Quality Improvement
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, Question 7
A student nurse is interested in learning more about the experiences of hospice nurses caring for terminally ill children. The
student interviews pediatric hospice nurses, asks them to keep a diary about their feelings and experiences for a 3 month
period, and then at the end of the semester asks the hospice nurses to participate in a focus group discussion. The student
nurse is utilizing which type of nursing research design?
-Quantitative research
-Qualitative research
-Outcomes research
-Experimental research
Correct Answer
Qualitative research
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Question 1
The implementation of research to guide nursing practice is referred to as what?
-Utilization
-Dissemination
-Generalizability
-Analysis
Correct Answer
Utilization
Utilization of research guides nursing practice. Clinical agencies need to make a commitment to implementing research
findings and then developing policies and procedures to guide the implementation process
Question 2
The RN has just reviewed a research article that presents new evidence on how to promote rest in patients on acute care
floors. Which statement most correctly demonstrates an understanding of how to apply this new knowledge?
-Treat all patients the same, regardless of race, gender, or culture
-Individualize the plan of care based on personal, social, cultural, and religious preferences of the patient
-Individualize the plan based on the preferences of the RN
-The RN should not be seeking out EBP on their own, they should wait for mandated change from leadership
Correct Answer
Individualize the plan of care based on personal, social, cultural, and religious preferences of the patient
-Determining the patient's personal, social, cultural, and religious preferences ensures individualization and is a
component of implementing evidence-based practice.
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,Question 3
The RN is reviewing information about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which statement best reflects EBP?
-EBP emphasizes the use of best evidence with the RN's experience
-EBP relies on tradition for support of best practices
-EBP is simply the use of best practice techniques for the treatment of patients
-EBP does not consider the patient's own preferences as important
Correct Answer
EBP emphasizes the use of best evidence with the RN's experience
Question 4
Which is a barrier to incorporating EBP?
-Nurses' lack of research skills in evaluating the quality of research studies
-Lack of significant research studies
-Insufficient clinical skills of nurses
-Inadequate physical assessment skills
Correct Answer
Nurses' lack of research skills in evaluating the quality of research studies
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,Question 5
During a staff meeting, nurses discuss the problems with accessing research studies to incorporate evidence-based clinical
decision making into their practice. Which suggestion by the nurse manager would best help these problems?
-Form a committee to conduct research studies
-Post published research studies on the unit's bulletin boards
-Encourage nurses to visit the library to review studies
-Teach nurses how to conduct electronic searches for research studies
Correct Answer
Teach nurses how to conduct electronic searches for research studies
Question 6
Match the term with the best possible statement or definition
-Research
-Evidence based practice
-Continuous Quality Improvement
A. Focuses on the scientific method
B. Focuses on the use to supporting data
C. Focuses on a system or process to measure
Correct Answer
A-Research
B-Evidence based practice
C-Continuous Quality Improvement
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, Question 7
A student nurse is interested in learning more about the experiences of hospice nurses caring for terminally ill children. The
student interviews pediatric hospice nurses, asks them to keep a diary about their feelings and experiences for a 3 month
period, and then at the end of the semester asks the hospice nurses to participate in a focus group discussion. The student
nurse is utilizing which type of nursing research design?
-Quantitative research
-Qualitative research
-Outcomes research
-Experimental research
Correct Answer
Qualitative research
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