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NSGD 2216 CRITICAL INQUIRY 2026 EXAM
WEEK 6-11 COMPLETE (90) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
NSGD
Prepare effectively with this NSGD 2216 Critical Inquiry Exam,
designed to assess essential skills in analysis, evaluation, and
evidence-based reasoning. It focuses on research
interpretation, logical thinking, argument evaluation, and
application of critical inquiry principles. The exam strengthens
analytical thinking and academic decision-making skills.
Suitable for students in general education and healthcare-
related programs.
Which of the following are considered a primary source of
evidence? (Select all that apply)
A. Literature review
B. Phenomenological study
C. Experimental study
D. Case study
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E. Systematic review ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B.
Phenomenological study
C. Experimental study
D. Case study
Rationale:
A phenomenological study, case study, and experimental
study are all examples of primary sources because they
involve original research and provide firsthand evidence.
Which actions is most appropriate when search results yield
too many articles to review?
A. Exclude articles published more than 20 years ago
B. Review the title and abstract of all papers
C. Refine the inclusion criteria to be more narrow
D. Narrow the search by using more specific keywords ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... D. Narrow the search by using more
specific keywords
Rationale:
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Narrowing the search with more specific keywords helps
reduce the number of articles retrieved while ensuring that
the results remain relevant to the clinical question.
What is the primary purpose of a literature review?
A. To present and analyze personal opinions on a topic.
B. To evaluate and synthesize existing knowledge on a topic.
C. To collect and review new data on a research topic.
D. To outline and critique an experiment's methodology. ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B. To evaluate and synthesize
existing knowledge on a topic
Rationale:
The primary purpose of a literature review is to provide a
comprehensive overview of existing research and knowledge
in a particular field. This involves identifying, evaluating, and
synthesizing the findings of prior studies to establish a
theoretical foundation for the current research, identify
gaps, and justify the need for further investigation. By doing
so, a literature review helps to contextualize the research
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question within the existing body of knowledge, ensuring
that the study is grounded in evidence.
Which type of review uses pre-defined protocols and
includes a comprehensive search of the literature?
A. Narrative review
B. Meta-analysis
C. Integrative review
D. Systematic review ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... D.
Systematic review
Rationale:
A systematic review employs pre-defined protocols to
ensure a rigorous and standardized approach to identifying,
appraising, and synthesizing relevant studies. It involves a
comprehensive search of the literature and aims to minimize
bias, providing a high level of evidence on a specific
question or topic.
NSGD 2216 CRITICAL INQUIRY 2026 EXAM
WEEK 6-11 COMPLETE (90) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
NSGD
Prepare effectively with this NSGD 2216 Critical Inquiry Exam,
designed to assess essential skills in analysis, evaluation, and
evidence-based reasoning. It focuses on research
interpretation, logical thinking, argument evaluation, and
application of critical inquiry principles. The exam strengthens
analytical thinking and academic decision-making skills.
Suitable for students in general education and healthcare-
related programs.
Which of the following are considered a primary source of
evidence? (Select all that apply)
A. Literature review
B. Phenomenological study
C. Experimental study
D. Case study
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E. Systematic review ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B.
Phenomenological study
C. Experimental study
D. Case study
Rationale:
A phenomenological study, case study, and experimental
study are all examples of primary sources because they
involve original research and provide firsthand evidence.
Which actions is most appropriate when search results yield
too many articles to review?
A. Exclude articles published more than 20 years ago
B. Review the title and abstract of all papers
C. Refine the inclusion criteria to be more narrow
D. Narrow the search by using more specific keywords ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... D. Narrow the search by using more
specific keywords
Rationale:
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Narrowing the search with more specific keywords helps
reduce the number of articles retrieved while ensuring that
the results remain relevant to the clinical question.
What is the primary purpose of a literature review?
A. To present and analyze personal opinions on a topic.
B. To evaluate and synthesize existing knowledge on a topic.
C. To collect and review new data on a research topic.
D. To outline and critique an experiment's methodology. ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B. To evaluate and synthesize
existing knowledge on a topic
Rationale:
The primary purpose of a literature review is to provide a
comprehensive overview of existing research and knowledge
in a particular field. This involves identifying, evaluating, and
synthesizing the findings of prior studies to establish a
theoretical foundation for the current research, identify
gaps, and justify the need for further investigation. By doing
so, a literature review helps to contextualize the research
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question within the existing body of knowledge, ensuring
that the study is grounded in evidence.
Which type of review uses pre-defined protocols and
includes a comprehensive search of the literature?
A. Narrative review
B. Meta-analysis
C. Integrative review
D. Systematic review ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... D.
Systematic review
Rationale:
A systematic review employs pre-defined protocols to
ensure a rigorous and standardized approach to identifying,
appraising, and synthesizing relevant studies. It involves a
comprehensive search of the literature and aims to minimize
bias, providing a high level of evidence on a specific
question or topic.
