Transitions Exam 1- Nursing Licensure and
Certification-Nursing Research and
EvidenceBased Practice Exam 2025–2026
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A nurse is interested in learning how reminiscence therapy can improve memory in
cognitively intact persons over the age of 65 years. Findings from three groups are
compared. Group 1 receives music therapy, Group 2 receives life review therapy, and
Group 3 does not receive therapy, but data are collected from all three groups and
compared. Group 3 is known as the: a. pilot study.
b. survey.
c. needs assessment.
d. control group. - answer>>>D
A control group is a set subjects in an experiment who do not receive the experimental
treatment and whose performance provides a baseline against which the effects of the
treatment can be measured.
A nurse is reading an abstract about a study related to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
The purpose is stated as follows: "To examine the generalizability of two randomized
placebocontrolled clinical trials in patients with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever to
determine whether steroid therapy resulted in the positive outcomes." The nurse knows
generalizability refers to the:
a. conclusion that findings can be generalized from the sample to the entire population.
b. fact that the group of steroids used are from the same organic compounds.
,c. possibility the subjects were carefully selected and that outside influence is thus
suspected.
d. fact that the type of bacteria carried by ticks is universal. - answer>>>A
Generalizability is the deduction that findings from one study can be applied to other
populations not involved in the actual research.
A nurse is interested in studying the rituals of a tribe living in remote areas of Africa. The
researcher is accepted into the tribe and observes firsthand the rituals practiced. Themes
were analyzed to arrive at a description of the culture including rituals. The nurse is
practicing which type of research? a. Qualitative, Ethnography
b. Qualitative, Phenomenology
c. Quantitative, Quasi-experimental
d. Quantitative, Secondary data analysis - answer>>>A
Ethnography is a method used to study phenomena from a cultural perspective.
Ethnographers spend time in the cultural setting with the research participants to
observe and better understand their experience.
The informed consent documents must include: (Select all that apply.)
a. an explanation of potential risks and benefits to participants in the study.
b. medical terminology rather than lay terms to prevent misunderstanding of the study.
c. a statement on how the anonymity and confidentiality of participants are protected.
d. explanation of the cost of the study.
e. details on how to contact the investigator. - answer>>>A, C, E
Correct: a. Informed consent explains the study to the participants and assures them of
their rights, including their right to refuse to participate or to withdraw from the study. c.
The informed consent must include protection of anonymity and confidentiality,
,voluntary participation, compensation, and alternative treatment. e. The informed
consent must include specific information on how to contact the investigator.
A researcher is interested in quality of life and after an extensive literature review
quantitatively integrates data from identified studies and describes the findings. This
researcher is using which approach? (Select all that apply.)
a. Survey
b. Triangulation
c. Meta-analysis
d. State of the science summary
e. Quasi-experimental design - answer>>>ANS: C, D
Correct: c. Meta-analysis is an advanced process whereby multiple research studies on a
specific topic are reviewed, and the findings of these multiple studies are statistically
analyzed. d. State of the science summary is a merging of findings from several studies
that explored the same topic.
A researcher seeks funding from an agency that limits studies to quantitative research.
The researcher can select from which of the following study designs? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Survey
b. Grounded theory
c. Phenomenology
d. Needs assessment
e. Experimental - answer>>>A, D, E
Correct: a. Surveys collect demographics, social characteristics, behavioral patterns, and
information bases. d. Needs assessments are used to determine what is most beneficial
, to aggregates. e. The experimental method establishes cause-and-effect relationships
while also testing relationships
Development and validation of the body of knowledge and foundation on which practice
is based is called ____________. - answer>>>ANS: research
Research refines and enhances new and existing knowledge and provides accountability
for nursing practice.
Purpose of Licensure - answer>>>To protect the public
First state with mandatory licensure for nurses - answer>>>New York
First (3) states to have permissive nursing licensure - answer>>>New york, new jersey,
virginia
In order for renewal of MI licensing requirements ____________ continuing education
credits are needed over a period of 2 years. _________ credits are needed in pain and
pain mgmt. a. 24, 2
b. 25, 2
c. 32, 5
d. 35, 1 - answer>>>B
__________ has recently been added to michigan renewal/continuing education,
licensure requirements:
a. pain and pain management
b. pediatrics
c. safety
d. human trafficking - answer>>>D
Certification-Nursing Research and
EvidenceBased Practice Exam 2025–2026
Accurate Real
Exam Questions and Verified Correct Answers
JUST RELEASED
A nurse is interested in learning how reminiscence therapy can improve memory in
cognitively intact persons over the age of 65 years. Findings from three groups are
compared. Group 1 receives music therapy, Group 2 receives life review therapy, and
Group 3 does not receive therapy, but data are collected from all three groups and
compared. Group 3 is known as the: a. pilot study.
b. survey.
c. needs assessment.
d. control group. - answer>>>D
A control group is a set subjects in an experiment who do not receive the experimental
treatment and whose performance provides a baseline against which the effects of the
treatment can be measured.
A nurse is reading an abstract about a study related to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
The purpose is stated as follows: "To examine the generalizability of two randomized
placebocontrolled clinical trials in patients with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever to
determine whether steroid therapy resulted in the positive outcomes." The nurse knows
generalizability refers to the:
a. conclusion that findings can be generalized from the sample to the entire population.
b. fact that the group of steroids used are from the same organic compounds.
,c. possibility the subjects were carefully selected and that outside influence is thus
suspected.
d. fact that the type of bacteria carried by ticks is universal. - answer>>>A
Generalizability is the deduction that findings from one study can be applied to other
populations not involved in the actual research.
A nurse is interested in studying the rituals of a tribe living in remote areas of Africa. The
researcher is accepted into the tribe and observes firsthand the rituals practiced. Themes
were analyzed to arrive at a description of the culture including rituals. The nurse is
practicing which type of research? a. Qualitative, Ethnography
b. Qualitative, Phenomenology
c. Quantitative, Quasi-experimental
d. Quantitative, Secondary data analysis - answer>>>A
Ethnography is a method used to study phenomena from a cultural perspective.
Ethnographers spend time in the cultural setting with the research participants to
observe and better understand their experience.
The informed consent documents must include: (Select all that apply.)
a. an explanation of potential risks and benefits to participants in the study.
b. medical terminology rather than lay terms to prevent misunderstanding of the study.
c. a statement on how the anonymity and confidentiality of participants are protected.
d. explanation of the cost of the study.
e. details on how to contact the investigator. - answer>>>A, C, E
Correct: a. Informed consent explains the study to the participants and assures them of
their rights, including their right to refuse to participate or to withdraw from the study. c.
The informed consent must include protection of anonymity and confidentiality,
,voluntary participation, compensation, and alternative treatment. e. The informed
consent must include specific information on how to contact the investigator.
A researcher is interested in quality of life and after an extensive literature review
quantitatively integrates data from identified studies and describes the findings. This
researcher is using which approach? (Select all that apply.)
a. Survey
b. Triangulation
c. Meta-analysis
d. State of the science summary
e. Quasi-experimental design - answer>>>ANS: C, D
Correct: c. Meta-analysis is an advanced process whereby multiple research studies on a
specific topic are reviewed, and the findings of these multiple studies are statistically
analyzed. d. State of the science summary is a merging of findings from several studies
that explored the same topic.
A researcher seeks funding from an agency that limits studies to quantitative research.
The researcher can select from which of the following study designs? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Survey
b. Grounded theory
c. Phenomenology
d. Needs assessment
e. Experimental - answer>>>A, D, E
Correct: a. Surveys collect demographics, social characteristics, behavioral patterns, and
information bases. d. Needs assessments are used to determine what is most beneficial
, to aggregates. e. The experimental method establishes cause-and-effect relationships
while also testing relationships
Development and validation of the body of knowledge and foundation on which practice
is based is called ____________. - answer>>>ANS: research
Research refines and enhances new and existing knowledge and provides accountability
for nursing practice.
Purpose of Licensure - answer>>>To protect the public
First state with mandatory licensure for nurses - answer>>>New York
First (3) states to have permissive nursing licensure - answer>>>New york, new jersey,
virginia
In order for renewal of MI licensing requirements ____________ continuing education
credits are needed over a period of 2 years. _________ credits are needed in pain and
pain mgmt. a. 24, 2
b. 25, 2
c. 32, 5
d. 35, 1 - answer>>>B
__________ has recently been added to michigan renewal/continuing education,
licensure requirements:
a. pain and pain management
b. pediatrics
c. safety
d. human trafficking - answer>>>D
