NURS-4905 NCLEX EXAM-CAPSTONE
PROJECT IN NURSING COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH MULTIPLE-CHOICE
ANSWERS & RATIONALES
100-question comprehensive exam
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combining:
1. Capstone/Project-focused questions – evidence-based practice, quality improvement,
project evaluation, ethics.
2. General nursing content – adult health, maternal/child, mental health, pharmacology,
safety, and leadership.
3. NCLEX-style format – including prioritization, delegation, and patient teaching
scenarios.
NCLEX-Style Integrated Exam: Capstone &
Nursing Practice
Total Questions: 100
Question Types: Multiple Choice (MC), Select-All-That-Apply (SATA), Prioritization,
Delegation, Scenario-Based
Section 1: Capstone & Evidence-Based Practice (Questions
1–15)
1. The primary goal of a nursing capstone project is to:
A. Memorize nursing theories
B. Apply nursing knowledge to solve a real-world problem
C. Complete clinical hours
D. Conduct lab experiments
Answer: B
Rationale: Capstone projects demonstrate application of knowledge and skills to address a
healthcare problem with evidence-based interventions.
2. Which of the following is an example of a process measure in a quality improvement
project?
A. Patient satisfaction scores
B. Percentage of nurses completing a hand hygiene training
C. Reduction in hospital-acquired infections
D. Hospital readmission rates
Answer: B
Rationale: Process measures monitor whether specific interventions are implemented as
intended, while outcome measures evaluate results.
3. Scenario: A nurse implements a fall-prevention program and collects data on patient
falls over 3 months. The fall rate decreased from 5 to 2 per 1,000 patient days. This is an
example of:
A. Process evaluation
B. Outcome evaluation
C. Literature review
D. Pilot study
Answer: B
Rationale: Outcome evaluation measures the effect of the intervention on patient outcomes.
4. Which ethical consideration is MOST important when conducting a capstone project
involving patients?
A. Obtaining informed consent and maintaining confidentiality
B. Avoiding negative results
C. Using only anecdotal data
D. Skipping IRB approval
Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting participants’ rights and confidentiality is critical in research and project
implementation.
5. Which statement best describes a SMART goal?
A. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
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