Excelsior - NUR430 Research in Nursing - Final Exam Review 2024Excelsior - NUR430 Research in Nursing - Final Exam Review 2024Excelsior - NUR430 Research in Nursing - Final Exam Review 2024Excelsior - NUR430 Research in Nursing - Final Exam Review 2024
,1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary purpose of a randomized
controlled trial (RCT) in nursing research?
a) To test the efficacy of nursing interventions
b) To understand the experiences of patients
c) To analyze the cost-effectiveness of treatments
d) To explore the demographic factors affecting health
Correct Answer: a) To test the efficacy of nursing interventions
Rationale: RCTs are considered the gold standard for testing the efficacy
of interventions because they minimize bias and provide the strongest
evidence of causality.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The __________ effect refers to changes in
participants' behavior due to their awareness of being observed in a study.
Correct Answer: Hawthorne
Rationale: The Hawthorne effect can influence the outcomes of a study as
participants may alter their behavior, positively or negatively, which can
skew the results.
3. True/False: In qualitative research, the researcher's presence is
considered non-intrusive and does not affect the data collected.
Correct Answer: False
, Rationale: In qualitative research, the researcher's presence can influence
the data, as their interactions with participants can shape the participants'
responses and behaviors.
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are ethical considerations in
nursing research? (Select all that apply)
a) Informed consent
b) Confidentiality
c) Random sampling
d) Beneficence
e) Non-maleficence
Correct Answers: a) Informed consent, b) Confidentiality, d)
Beneficence, e) Non-maleficence
Rationale: Ethical considerations in research involve respecting the rights
and dignity of participants, which includes obtaining informed consent,
ensuring confidentiality, and adhering to the principles of beneficence and
non-maleficence.
5. Multiple Choice: Which statistical test is most appropriate for comparing
mean blood pressure readings between two independent groups?
a) Chi-square test
b) T-test
c) ANOVA
d) Pearson correlation
Correct Answer: b) T-test
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