Rasmussen University NUR 2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology - Comprehensive Exam Prep Package & All-In-One Study Guide 2026/2027

2026/2027


NUR 6111 Advanced Practice Nursing
Exam I Detailed Exam Review and
Preparation Manual for William Paterson
University 2026/2027
Question 1:
Which of the following statements describes validity?
A. The consistency of a test over time
B. The extent to which an instrument measures what it is intended to measure
C. The speed of data collection
D. The ability of a tool to produce random results
Correct Answer: B. The extent to which an instrument measures what it is
intended to measure

Rationale: Validity refers to accuracy of measurement. Reliability (A) is consistency.
C and D are unrelated to measurement quality.


Question 2:
Which question best addresses content validity?
A. Does the tool produce the same results over time?
B. Are the items representative of what is being measured?
C. Is the sample large enough?
D. Are results statistically significant?
Correct Answer: B. Are the items representative of what is being measured?

Rationale: Content validity checks whether items reflect the concept. A relates to
reliability. C and D are unrelated.


Question 3:
A test is given twice to the same group after one week. What method is this?
A. Split-half reliability
B. Internal consistency
C. Test-retest method
D. Parallel forms
Correct Answer: C. Test-retest method

Rationale: Test-retest checks stability over time. Other options measure different
types of reliability.

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Question 4:
Which statement about reliability is correct?
A. It measures accuracy only
B. It is the same as validity
C. It refers to consistency of results
D. It measures bias
Correct Answer: C. It refers to consistency of results

Rationale: Reliability focuses on consistency. Validity is accuracy, not consistency.


Question 5:
Best qualitative method to develop an intervention to reduce youth tobacco use?
A. Phenomenology
B. Ethnography
C. Community-based participatory research
D. Case study
Correct Answer: C. Community-based participatory research

Rationale: CBPR involves community engagement to develop interventions.


Question 6:
Which situation is best studied qualitatively?
A. Blood pressure changes
B. Drug effectiveness
C. Lived experience of losing a parent
D. Drug dosage comparison
Correct Answer: C. Lived experience of losing a parent

Rationale: Qualitative research explores experiences and meanings.


Question 7:
A single qualitative study is classified in evidence hierarchy as:
A. Level 1
B. Level 3
C. Level 6
D. Level 2
Correct Answer: C. Level 6

Rationale: Single qualitative studies are lower in evidence ranking.

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Question 8:
People providing data in qualitative research are called:
A. Subjects
B. Participants
C. Patients
D. Cases
Correct Answer: B. Participants

Rationale: Qualitative research uses “participants” to emphasize involvement.


Question 9:
Which finding suggests a qualitative study?
A. Mean scores comparison
B. Statistical regression
C. Thematic similarities in experiences
D. Numerical correlation
Correct Answer: C. Thematic similarities in experiences

Rationale: Qualitative studies focus on themes and meanings.


Question 10:
Emic and etic perspectives are used in:
A. Case study
B. Ethnography
C. Experimental design
D. Survey research
Correct Answer: B. Ethnography

Rationale: Ethnography studies culture from insider and outsider views.


Question 11:
Research focusing on social processes is:
A. Phenomenology
B. Grounded theory
C. Case study
D. Experimental research
Correct Answer: B. Grounded theory

Rationale: Grounded theory builds theories from social processes.