Question 1

What entity is responsible for approving experimental procedures prior to collecting data?&#10;A) AARC&#10;B) IRB&#10;C) NBRC&#10;D) NIH

Accepted Answer

A description of the experimental protocol should be approved by the hospital's institutional review board (IRB). If the study involves humans or animals, state that IRB approval was received prior to collecting data (as is required). A description of the experimental procedure should include the actual steps involved in gathering the data and the time elapsed during each phase of the experiment.

Question 2

In what section of a paper are you likely to find the definitions of the general concepts discussed?&#10;A) Introduction&#10;B) Discussion&#10;C) Methods&#10;D) Results

Accepted Answer

The Introduction should also contain definitions of the general concepts discussed in the manuscript.

Question 3

In what section of a paper are you likely to find exactly what was done to answer the research question?&#10;A) Introduction&#10;B) Discussion&#10;C) Methods&#10;D) Results

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the Methods section is to explain to the reader exactly what was done to answer the research question and/or test the hypotheses described in the Introduction.

Question 4

What is the name of the search engine sponsored by the National Library of Medicine for information on health care?&#10;A) PubMed&#10;B) HotMed&#10;C) Up-to-date-Med&#10;D) NationalMedline

Accepted Answer

PubMed ( HYPERLINK "http://www.pubmed.com" www.pubmed.com) is the National Library of Medicine's free search engine for health information.

Question 5

Which of the following describes a database that is a structured collection of facts?&#10;A) Synthesized databases&#10;B) Portal databases&#10;C) Electronic journal databases&#10;D) Bibliographic databases

Accepted Answer

Synthesized databases are prefiltered records for particular topics. Portals are web pages that act as a starting point for using the Web or Web-based services. Bibliographic databases are a structured collection of facts.

Question 6

What is the name of the database often purchased and used by hospitals and university libraries to provide key research information on a large variety of medical topics?&#10;A) SPAN&#10;B) OVID&#10;C) CINUP&#10;D) MITO

Accepted Answer

OVID is an extensive collection of Web-based information resources, including databases, journals, books, and searching software. In the United States, medical libraries and large hospitals almost universally purchase and use OVID in some form.

Question 7

What search engine looks for scholarly publications in a wide range of fields and includes peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, theses, and books from academic publishers, professional societies, and university libraries?

A) Medline.org
B) Google Scholar
C) Minimed.org
D) Cochrane.org

Accepted Answer

Google Scholar (scholar.google.com) is a search engine for scholarly publications in a wide range of fields. It includes peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, theses, and books from academic publishers, professional societies, and university libraries.

Question 8

Which of the following are explanations of why you should write a study plan?
1) The process of writing it out will help you clarify the goals of the study and methods of investigation.
2) You must often present a plan to obtain permission or approval to proceed with the study.
3) Provides an operational guide for the entire research team.
4) Allows you to improve your statistical analyses.

A)1 and 4 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)1, 3, and 4 only
D)1, 2, 3, and 4

Accepted Answer

1) Writing a study plan helps in clarifying the goals and methods, making it easier to focus and stay on track. 2) In many academic and professional settings, presenting a study plan is a requirement to gain approval or permission to start the research. 3) A study plan serves as a guide for the research team, ensuring everyone is aligned with the study's objectives and methodology. 4) While a study plan can indirectly influence the quality of statistical analyses by ensuring a well-structured approach to the research, it is not directly aimed at improving statistical analyses per se.

Question 9

What are the three basic missions of academic medicine?&#10;A) To research, to discover, and to publish&#10;B) To research, to discover, and to cure disease&#10;C) To heal, to teach, and to discover&#10;D) To teach, to research, and to cure

Accepted Answer

Academic medicine has three basic missions: to heal, to teach, and to discover.

Question 10

What Web site is known for well-respected rigorously conducted systematic evidence-based reviews and provides free access to abstracts and summaries pertaining to relevant clinical questions?&#10;A) Cochrane.org&#10;B) Medsearch.org&#10;C) Wikepedia.com&#10;D) Systemview.org

Accepted Answer

Synthesized databases are prefiltered records for particular topics. They are usually subscription based with relatively large fees. This type of database may provide the "best" evidence without extensive searches of standard bibliographic databases. The leading database in this category is the Cochrane Collaboration.

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