RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 2268 of 2368

An institutional review board (IRB) is reviewing a research study. Which criterion must the study meet?

  1. The benefits of the study outweigh the potential risks
  2. Participants must agree not to withdraw once enrolled
  3. Risks are explained only after the study ends
  4. Participation is required of all eligible clients
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Correct answer: The benefits of the study outweigh the potential risks

IRBs protect research subjects: benefits must outweigh risks, participation is voluntary, and informed consent must be obtained.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Ethical Practice: Institutional Review Boards and Ethical Research. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026