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NURS 5354 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
SHORT POINT-FORM EXAM COVERAGE
Evidence-Based Practice
• Uses best evidence + clinical expertise + patient values
• PICO = Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome
Research Types
• Quantitative = numbers and statistics
• Qualitative = experiences and perceptions
Sampling
• Random sampling → stronger generalizability
• Convenience sampling → easier but biased
Measurement
• Reliability = consistency
• Validity = accuracy
Statistics
• Mean = average
• p < 0.05 = statistically significant
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Ethics
• IRB approval required
• Informed consent required
Evidence Levels
• Systematic reviews = strongest evidence
• Expert opinion = weakest evidence
NURS 5354 PRACTICE EXAM
Batch 1 (Questions 1–50)
1
Evidence-based practice integrates which three components?
A. Research, cost, and policy
B. Best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences
C. Clinical guidelines, hospital policy, and technology
D. Research, nursing theory, and statistics
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Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice combines research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences.
2
What does the “P” in PICO represent?
A. Procedure
B. Population
C. Practice
D. Provider
Answer: B
3
Which research design is considered the gold standard for testing interventions?
A. Case study
B. Randomized controlled trial
C. Descriptive study
D. Cross-sectional study
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Answer: B
4
Which type of research focuses on lived experiences?
A. Quantitative
B. Experimental
C. Qualitative
D. Correlational
Answer: C
5
Which sampling method gives every member of a population equal chance?
A. Convenience sampling
B. Random sampling
C. Purposive sampling
D. Snowball sampling
Answer: B
NURS 5354 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
SHORT POINT-FORM EXAM COVERAGE
Evidence-Based Practice
• Uses best evidence + clinical expertise + patient values
• PICO = Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome
Research Types
• Quantitative = numbers and statistics
• Qualitative = experiences and perceptions
Sampling
• Random sampling → stronger generalizability
• Convenience sampling → easier but biased
Measurement
• Reliability = consistency
• Validity = accuracy
Statistics
• Mean = average
• p < 0.05 = statistically significant
, Page 2 of 92
Ethics
• IRB approval required
• Informed consent required
Evidence Levels
• Systematic reviews = strongest evidence
• Expert opinion = weakest evidence
NURS 5354 PRACTICE EXAM
Batch 1 (Questions 1–50)
1
Evidence-based practice integrates which three components?
A. Research, cost, and policy
B. Best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences
C. Clinical guidelines, hospital policy, and technology
D. Research, nursing theory, and statistics
, Page 3 of 92
Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice combines research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences.
2
What does the “P” in PICO represent?
A. Procedure
B. Population
C. Practice
D. Provider
Answer: B
3
Which research design is considered the gold standard for testing interventions?
A. Case study
B. Randomized controlled trial
C. Descriptive study
D. Cross-sectional study
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Answer: B
4
Which type of research focuses on lived experiences?
A. Quantitative
B. Experimental
C. Qualitative
D. Correlational
Answer: C
5
Which sampling method gives every member of a population equal chance?
A. Convenience sampling
B. Random sampling
C. Purposive sampling
D. Snowball sampling
Answer: B
