Chapter 1 Quiz

Question 1

The intent of the POEM format is to present evidence-based results in a concise and easily readable way that is applicable in clinical practice.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What type of validity is in question when a reader just feels something does not seem right about the study?

Answer 2

Face validity

Question 3

The rationale of a study:

Answer 3

is the explanation of why this study was completed.

Question 4

All articles that are published in a referred journal underwent the peer-review process.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Even studies with excellent methodologies will have limitations that need to be acknowledged in the manuscript.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Which is considered research?

Answer 6

• Examining the dosage effects of a new medication
• A physician reading the last article on cardio-bypass surgery
• Students completing a class project on different infectious diseases

Question 7

What type of research includes a random assignment as a means of controlling extraneous variables?

Answer 7

Experimental

Question 8

Which statement is false when explaining the use of research?

Answer 8

A tool to be used only for laboratory and clinical settings.

Question 9

To determine the best treatment option, health professionals must rely on their understanding of research literature to make the most informed clinical decisions.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Scientists at a local university are studying the retinas of zebrafish in three separate fish tanks. Each tank has 20 gallons of water with three sides blacked out with special paint. The clear side is filled with special lights that flash into the tanks at different rates and intensities. What is this type of research called?

Answer 10

Laboratory research