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NSGD 3216 - RESEARCH - WEEK 1-4 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE
What is the key emphasis in the conclusion regarding nurses' approach
to evidence-based practice?
a) Memorizing facts.
b) Promoting safe and best practices in rational decision-making.
c) Avoiding evidence-based practices. ......ANSWER......b) Promoting safe
and best practices in rational decision-making.
Why is it important to link research questions to clinical practice areas
in the course content?
a) For theoretical discussions only.
b) To ensure that course content is directly applicable to a nurse's
daily work.
c) Ignoring clinical relevance. ......ANSWER......b) To ensure that course
content is directly applicable to a nurse's daily work.
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What is the primary goal of the ideology of truth in evidence-based
practice?
a) Promoting subjective interpretations.
b) Finding the ideal way to explain reality truthfully.
c) Encouraging skepticism. ......ANSWER......b) Finding the ideal way to
explain reality truthfully.
What is the main criticism highlighted in Critique #1 of evidence-based
practice?
a) Overemphasis on personal experiences.
b) Focusing on the primacy of empirical evidence.
c) Ignoring patient preferences. ......ANSWER......b) Focusing on the
primacy of empirical evidence.
How does the context influence nurses' engagement in evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
a) Context has no impact on EBP.
b) Bureaucratic environments enhance critical thinking in EBP.
c) Nurses should avoid considering the context. ......ANSWER......b)
Bureaucratic environments enhance critical thinking in EBP.
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What practical challenge in evidence-based practice refers to
differences in practice within professions?
a) Standardization of practice.
b) Variations in practice.
c) Research bias. ......ANSWER......b) Variations in practice.
How does Fawcett et al. (2001) suggest nurses should view evidence-
based practice (EBP)?
a) As an isolated process.
b) As a theory-guided, evidence-informed decision-making process.
c) Rejecting all theoretical frameworks. ......ANSWER......b) As a theory-
guided, evidence-informed decision-making process.
What is the primary focus of identifying key concepts in evidence-based
nursing practice?
a) Memorizing research jargon.
b) Integrating evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
c) Ignoring clinical relevance. ......ANSWER......b) Integrating evidence
with clinical expertise and patient values.
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Why is it important to appreciate nurse researchers' efforts in the
course?
a) Historical significance.
b) Acknowledging their role in developing evidence-based practice.
c) Disregarding their contributions. ......ANSWER......b) Acknowledging
their role in developing evidence-based practice.
What is the purpose of engaging in a reflective activity in the suggested
learning approach?
a) Memorizing facts.
b) Reinforcing learning by applying theoretical knowledge to clinical
experiences.
c) Avoiding critical thinking. ......ANSWER......b) Reinforcing learning by
applying theoretical knowledge to clinical experiences.
What does the learning outcome related to the ethical way of knowing
focus on?
a) Memorizing ethical codes.
b) Guiding nurses in making morally sound decisions.
c) Ignoring ethical considerations. ......ANSWER......b) Guiding nurses in
making morally sound decisions.
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NSGD 3216 - RESEARCH - WEEK 1-4 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE
What is the key emphasis in the conclusion regarding nurses' approach
to evidence-based practice?
a) Memorizing facts.
b) Promoting safe and best practices in rational decision-making.
c) Avoiding evidence-based practices. ......ANSWER......b) Promoting safe
and best practices in rational decision-making.
Why is it important to link research questions to clinical practice areas
in the course content?
a) For theoretical discussions only.
b) To ensure that course content is directly applicable to a nurse's
daily work.
c) Ignoring clinical relevance. ......ANSWER......b) To ensure that course
content is directly applicable to a nurse's daily work.
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What is the primary goal of the ideology of truth in evidence-based
practice?
a) Promoting subjective interpretations.
b) Finding the ideal way to explain reality truthfully.
c) Encouraging skepticism. ......ANSWER......b) Finding the ideal way to
explain reality truthfully.
What is the main criticism highlighted in Critique #1 of evidence-based
practice?
a) Overemphasis on personal experiences.
b) Focusing on the primacy of empirical evidence.
c) Ignoring patient preferences. ......ANSWER......b) Focusing on the
primacy of empirical evidence.
How does the context influence nurses' engagement in evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
a) Context has no impact on EBP.
b) Bureaucratic environments enhance critical thinking in EBP.
c) Nurses should avoid considering the context. ......ANSWER......b)
Bureaucratic environments enhance critical thinking in EBP.
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What practical challenge in evidence-based practice refers to
differences in practice within professions?
a) Standardization of practice.
b) Variations in practice.
c) Research bias. ......ANSWER......b) Variations in practice.
How does Fawcett et al. (2001) suggest nurses should view evidence-
based practice (EBP)?
a) As an isolated process.
b) As a theory-guided, evidence-informed decision-making process.
c) Rejecting all theoretical frameworks. ......ANSWER......b) As a theory-
guided, evidence-informed decision-making process.
What is the primary focus of identifying key concepts in evidence-based
nursing practice?
a) Memorizing research jargon.
b) Integrating evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
c) Ignoring clinical relevance. ......ANSWER......b) Integrating evidence
with clinical expertise and patient values.
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Why is it important to appreciate nurse researchers' efforts in the
course?
a) Historical significance.
b) Acknowledging their role in developing evidence-based practice.
c) Disregarding their contributions. ......ANSWER......b) Acknowledging
their role in developing evidence-based practice.
What is the purpose of engaging in a reflective activity in the suggested
learning approach?
a) Memorizing facts.
b) Reinforcing learning by applying theoretical knowledge to clinical
experiences.
c) Avoiding critical thinking. ......ANSWER......b) Reinforcing learning by
applying theoretical knowledge to clinical experiences.
What does the learning outcome related to the ethical way of knowing
focus on?
a) Memorizing ethical codes.
b) Guiding nurses in making morally sound decisions.
c) Ignoring ethical considerations. ......ANSWER......b) Guiding nurses in
making morally sound decisions.
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