CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING | NR451: RN CAPSTONE COURSE | REAL EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION (PASS
GUARANTEE) GRADED A+
1. A nurse is leading an evidence-based practice (EBP) project on pressure
injury prevention. What is the FIRST step in the EBP process?
ANSWER : Formulate a clinical question using the PICO format.
2. During a capstone project, a nursing student is evaluating research articles.
Which type of evidence is considered the highest level in the evidence
hierarchy?
ANSWER : Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled
trials.
3. A capstone student is developing a quality improvement (QI) project. What
distinguishes a QI project from original research?
ANSWER : QI projects aim to improve processes within a specific
organization, while research generates generalizable knowledge.
4. A nurse manager asks a capstone student to identify the primary goal of the
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Triple Aim. Which response is
correct?
ANSWER : Improve the patient experience, improve population health, and
reduce per capita costs.
5. Which informatics tool is most commonly used to track patient outcomes in
a hospital EBP initiative?
ANSWER : Electronic Health Record (EHR) data analytics dashboards.
6. A nursing student conducting a capstone project wants to survey nursing
staff. What ethical principle is most relevant when asking staff to voluntarily
participate?
ANSWER : Respect for autonomy.
7. A capstone student is implementing a hand hygiene improvement project.
Which outcome measure best evaluates the project's success?
, ANSWER : Rate of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) before and after
implementation.
8. During the capstone course, a student presents a SWOT analysis. What
does the 'T' represent?
ANSWER : Threats.
9. A nurse is applying the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle. What occurs
during the 'Study' phase?
ANSWER : Data are analyzed to determine if the change produced the
expected improvement.
10. A capstone student is conducting a literature review. Which database is
most appropriate for finding peer-reviewed nursing research?
ANSWER : CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health
Literature).
11. A patient is admitted with sepsis. Which evidence-based bundle should the
nurse prioritize initiating within one hour?
ANSWER : The Surviving Sepsis Campaign Hour-1 Bundle.
12. A nurse notices a pattern of increased fall rates on the unit. What is the
most appropriate FIRST action?
ANSWER : Conduct a root cause analysis (RCA) to identify contributing
factors.
13. Which leadership style is most effective when guiding a nursing team
through a complex EBP change?
ANSWER : Transformational leadership.
14. A capstone student wants to measure patient satisfaction. Which validated
tool is most appropriate?
ANSWER : HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
Providers and Systems).
15. During a capstone presentation, a student is asked about the Donabedian
model. What are the three components?
ANSWER : Structure, Process, and Outcome.
16. A nurse is developing a clinical practice guideline. Which organization
provides nationally recognized nursing guidelines?
, ANSWER : The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
17. A capstone student is preparing a project budget. Which cost type refers
to ongoing operational expenses such as staff education?
ANSWER : Variable costs.
18. What does the acronym SBAR stand for in nursing communication?
ANSWER : Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
19. A capstone student uses the Iowa Model to guide EBP. What triggers the
process in this model?
ANSWER : Problem-focused or knowledge-focused triggers.
20. A nurse leading a capstone project identifies a need for change. Which
change theory emphasizes unfreezing, moving, and refreezing?
ANSWER : Lewin's Change Theory.
21. A nursing student is writing the PICO question for a capstone project on
catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Which element defines
the 'I' in PICO?
ANSWER : Intervention — the specific practice or treatment being studied.
22. Which metric is most commonly used to evaluate nurse-sensitive quality
indicators?
ANSWER : National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI)
benchmarks.
23. A capstone student identifies that nurses are not consistently using fall
prevention protocols. What strategy most effectively promotes protocol
adherence?
ANSWER : Implementing peer-to-peer education and accountability huddles.
24. During a capstone project on medication reconciliation, which phase of
care carries the highest risk for medication errors?
ANSWER : Transitions of care (admission, transfer, and discharge).
25. A student nurse is reviewing a randomized controlled trial (RCT). What is
the key feature that distinguishes an RCT from other study designs?
ANSWER : Random assignment of participants to intervention or control
groups.
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION (PASS
GUARANTEE) GRADED A+
1. A nurse is leading an evidence-based practice (EBP) project on pressure
injury prevention. What is the FIRST step in the EBP process?
ANSWER : Formulate a clinical question using the PICO format.
2. During a capstone project, a nursing student is evaluating research articles.
Which type of evidence is considered the highest level in the evidence
hierarchy?
ANSWER : Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled
trials.
3. A capstone student is developing a quality improvement (QI) project. What
distinguishes a QI project from original research?
ANSWER : QI projects aim to improve processes within a specific
organization, while research generates generalizable knowledge.
4. A nurse manager asks a capstone student to identify the primary goal of the
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Triple Aim. Which response is
correct?
ANSWER : Improve the patient experience, improve population health, and
reduce per capita costs.
5. Which informatics tool is most commonly used to track patient outcomes in
a hospital EBP initiative?
ANSWER : Electronic Health Record (EHR) data analytics dashboards.
6. A nursing student conducting a capstone project wants to survey nursing
staff. What ethical principle is most relevant when asking staff to voluntarily
participate?
ANSWER : Respect for autonomy.
7. A capstone student is implementing a hand hygiene improvement project.
Which outcome measure best evaluates the project's success?
, ANSWER : Rate of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) before and after
implementation.
8. During the capstone course, a student presents a SWOT analysis. What
does the 'T' represent?
ANSWER : Threats.
9. A nurse is applying the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle. What occurs
during the 'Study' phase?
ANSWER : Data are analyzed to determine if the change produced the
expected improvement.
10. A capstone student is conducting a literature review. Which database is
most appropriate for finding peer-reviewed nursing research?
ANSWER : CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health
Literature).
11. A patient is admitted with sepsis. Which evidence-based bundle should the
nurse prioritize initiating within one hour?
ANSWER : The Surviving Sepsis Campaign Hour-1 Bundle.
12. A nurse notices a pattern of increased fall rates on the unit. What is the
most appropriate FIRST action?
ANSWER : Conduct a root cause analysis (RCA) to identify contributing
factors.
13. Which leadership style is most effective when guiding a nursing team
through a complex EBP change?
ANSWER : Transformational leadership.
14. A capstone student wants to measure patient satisfaction. Which validated
tool is most appropriate?
ANSWER : HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
Providers and Systems).
15. During a capstone presentation, a student is asked about the Donabedian
model. What are the three components?
ANSWER : Structure, Process, and Outcome.
16. A nurse is developing a clinical practice guideline. Which organization
provides nationally recognized nursing guidelines?
, ANSWER : The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
17. A capstone student is preparing a project budget. Which cost type refers
to ongoing operational expenses such as staff education?
ANSWER : Variable costs.
18. What does the acronym SBAR stand for in nursing communication?
ANSWER : Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
19. A capstone student uses the Iowa Model to guide EBP. What triggers the
process in this model?
ANSWER : Problem-focused or knowledge-focused triggers.
20. A nurse leading a capstone project identifies a need for change. Which
change theory emphasizes unfreezing, moving, and refreezing?
ANSWER : Lewin's Change Theory.
21. A nursing student is writing the PICO question for a capstone project on
catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Which element defines
the 'I' in PICO?
ANSWER : Intervention — the specific practice or treatment being studied.
22. Which metric is most commonly used to evaluate nurse-sensitive quality
indicators?
ANSWER : National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI)
benchmarks.
23. A capstone student identifies that nurses are not consistently using fall
prevention protocols. What strategy most effectively promotes protocol
adherence?
ANSWER : Implementing peer-to-peer education and accountability huddles.
24. During a capstone project on medication reconciliation, which phase of
care carries the highest risk for medication errors?
ANSWER : Transitions of care (admission, transfer, and discharge).
25. A student nurse is reviewing a randomized controlled trial (RCT). What is
the key feature that distinguishes an RCT from other study designs?
ANSWER : Random assignment of participants to intervention or control
groups.
