70-413 Exam Research & Evidence-Based Practice 5

Question 1

Which principle of research ethics requires that participants fully understand the nature and risks of a study before agreeing to participate?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

Answer

Informed consent requires researchers to disclose all relevant information about a study — including risks, benefits, and the right to withdraw — so participants can make a voluntary and educated decision.

Question 2

A research participant's identity is not linked to the data in any way, even by the researchers. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Anonymity

Answer

Anonymity means there is no way to link any individual participant's data back to their identity, not even by the researchers, which goes beyond confidentiality.

Question 3

The Belmont Report established three core ethical principles for human subjects research. These are:

Accepted Answer

Respect for persons, Beneficence, Justice

Answer

The Belmont Report (1979) established Respect for Persons (autonomy), Beneficence (do good/avoid harm), and Justice (fair distribution of benefits and burdens) as foundational ethical principles.

Question 4

When disseminating research findings, a nurse researcher presents results at a regional conference. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Formal dissemination

Answer

Presenting at a conference is a form of formal dissemination, sharing findings with a professional audience beyond the local institution, even if not peer-reviewed.

Question 5

An Institutional Review Board (IRB) primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Protect the rights and welfare of human research participants

Answer

An IRB reviews research protocols to ensure they protect the rights, safety, and welfare of human participants before any study is allowed to proceed.

70-413 Exam Practice Test

70-413 Exam Practice Test

70-413 Exam Research & Evidence-Based Practice 5