NURS 4151 (Nursing Research & EBP) Finals Exam Review (Qns & Ans) 2025.

NURS 4151

Nursing Research & EBP

Finals Exam Review (Qns & Ans)

2025




1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of quantitative
research in nursing?
A. To explore subjective experiences
B. To test hypotheses and assess relationships
C. To develop theories
D. To describe phenomena in depth
Correct ANS: B


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, Rationale: Quantitative research primarily seeks to test
hypotheses and establish relationships between variables.


2. A nursing researcher wants to study the effects of a new
medication on blood pressure. Which research design would be
most appropriate?
A. Descriptive study
B. Experimental study
C. Correlational study
D. Case study
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: An experimental study is best for determining the
effects of an intervention, such as a new medication.


3. Which statistical test would be most appropriate to compare
the means of two independent groups?
A. Paired t-test
B. ANOVA
C. Independent t-test
D. Chi-square test
Correct ANS: C


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, Rationale: An independent t-test is used for comparing the
means of two independent groups.


4. What type of bias occurs when respondents alter their ANSs
based on perceived societal norms?
A. Sampling bias
B. Observer bias
C. Social desirability bias
D. Confirmation bias
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Social desirability bias occurs when respondents
provide ANSs they think are more acceptable or favorable.


5. In evidence-based practice, which of the following steps
comes after formulating a clinical question?
A. Implementation
B. Searching for the best evidence
C. Evaluation
D. Outcome measurement
Correct ANS: B



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