Mock Exam multiple choice

Question 1

Quantitive knowledge:
A. Builds a picture of understanding
B. Analyses predictive factors
C. Provides an opportunity for generalisation and inference
D. Is reliant primarily on numbers

Answer 1

A. Builds a picture of understanding

Question 2

In qualitative data collection the aim is to?
A) Determine the true meaning of a phenomenon
B) Predict variables in similar samples of the population
C) Objectively recruit participants with an equal chance of selection
D) Identify themes comprimised of similar significant statements

Answer 2

A) Determine the true meaning of a phenomenon

Question 3

Evidence-based practice is the:
A) Conscious & intentful use of research and theory based information to make decisions about patient care delivery
B) Conscious & intentful use of research and theory-based information to make decisions to advance our theoretical knowledge
C) Conscious use of heresay in making decisions about patient care delivery
D) Conscious use of traditional authority in making decisions about patient care delivery

Answer 3

A) Conscious & intentful use of research and theory based information to make decisions about patient care delivery

Question 4

What is accepted as the main means for understanding others experiences of phenomena?
A) Numerical data
B) Language
C) Observation
D) Surveys

Answer 4

B) Language

Question 5

Ethnography has its origins in?
A) Quantitative reseach
B) Feminist research
C) Historical research
D) Anthropology

Answer 5

D) Anthropology

Question 6

The results section in a research paper:
A) Describe the process of implementing the research study
B) Describe the gap in knowledge to be addressed
C) Summarise the specific information gathered in the study
D) Describe the decisions or determinations made about the research problem

Answer 6

C) Summarise the specific information gathered in the study

Question 7

The most commonly occurring value or score in data is called the?
A) Mean
B) Median
C) Mode
D) Alpha

Answer 7

C) Mode

Question 8

Evidence-based practice is a quality improvement process because:
A) You have critically analysed many research articles
B) You have learned how to skim when reading research articles
C) Trial and error is still important in nursing practice
D) Evidence-based practice is a key factor contributing to accountability and benchmarking

Answer 8

D) Evidence-based practice is a key factor contributing to accountability and benchmarking

Question 9

The characteristics of a literature review include?

i. Evidence of a comprehensive search of the literature
ii. A review of mainly secondary sources of literature
iii. Summaries are succinct, with minimal direct quotes
iv. A logical flow using themes or categories

A) i, ii and iii
B) i, iii, and iv
C) ii, iii and iv
D) All of the above

Answer 9

B) i, iii, and iv

Question 10

Descriptive statistics are used to:
A) Summarise data for variables
B) Provide an overview of the data
C) Give indications for further data analysis
D) all of the above

Answer 10

D) all of the above

Question 11

A longitudinal design
A) Is cross-sectional
B) Collects data over time
C) Collects data over length
D) Collects data in maritime applications

Answer 11

B) Collects data over time

Question 12

The qualitative researcher uses pseudonyms when quoting participants narratives in published studies, meeting the requirement for:
A) Respect for justice 
B) Respect for privacy
C) Beneficence
D) Respect for autonomy

Answer 12

B) Respect for privacy

Question 13

The ethnical principle that all participants have the right to be treated fairly and with respect and courtest at every stage of the research process, is an example of the application of:
A) Privacy
B) Confidentiality
C) Anonymity
D) Justice

Answer 13

D) Justice

Question 14

Clinical governance means that quality monitoring and improvement are:
A) Mainly undertaken by management consultants
B) The responsibility of every health professional
C) An optional activity
D) The sole responsibility of the health area managers

Answer 14

B) The responsiblity of every health professional

Question 15

A researcher wants to find out whether tobacco and alcohol use have an effect on the length of hospital stay of orthopaedic surgical patients. The most appropriate type of design would be:
A) Ethnographic
B) Correlational
C) Experimental
D) Comparative descriptive

Answer 15

B) Correlational

Question 16

The middle score of a range of scores is called the?
A) Median
B) Percentage
C) Mode
D) Mean

Answer 16

A) Median

Question 17

Ethnographic research approached are committed to?
A) Description of the essence of phenomena
B) Creating historical accounts of events
C) Developing middle range theories
D) Exploration of social and cultural settings

Answer 17

D) Exploration of social and cultural settings

Question 18

Data are:
A) Always numbers 
B) Numbers or words
C) The same as statistics
D) None of the above

Answer 18

B) Numbers or words

Question 19

The aim of the clinical audit is to:
A) Save money
B) Improve patient outcomes
C) Ensure patient care is based upon the best avilable evidence
D) Obtain evidence for use in disciplinary proceedings

Answer 19

B) Improve patient outcomes

Question 20

A normal curve shows:
A) P values
B) A distribution where few values are either low or high and most are in the middle
C) A dsitribution where all values tend to be the same or very similar
D) A skewed distribution

Answer 20

B) A distribution where few values are either low or high and most are in the middle

Question 21

In quantitative research, the purpose of sampling is to?
A) Make predictions about a study
B) Generalize the findings to the population
C) Increase the efficiencey of a research study
D) Recruit as many participants as possible

Answer 21

B) Generalize the findings to the population

Question 22

Qualitative research is interested in questions that involve:
A) Cause and effect relationships
B) Consciousness and subjectivity
C) Control and management 
D) Generalization and prediction

Answer 22

B) Consciousness and subjectivity

Question 23

In an article that reports a research study, a limitation is something that:
A) Explains why findings cannot be generalized
B) Sets limits on accessing a sample
C) Restricts your access to findings
D) Causes uncertainty or imposes limits when interpreting findings

Answer 23

D) Causes uncertainty or imposes limits when interpreting findings

Question 24

Adequate sample size for an interventional study is based on:
A) Effect size of the intervention
B) Size and standard deviation of outcome measurement
C) Desired power and significance of the study
D) All of the above

Answer 24

C) Desired power and significance of the study

Question 25

The goal of sampling in quantitative research that seeks to obtain generalisable findings is to obtain:
A) A representative sample
B) A sample of participants that can descrive their experience
C) A representative sample of a size that is determined using a power analysis before commencing the study
D) A representative sample, the size of which is determined as data collection is in progress

Answer 25

C) A representative sample of a size that is determined using a power analysis before commencing the study