Exam 1: Evidence-Based Practice With Physical Agents

Which of the following research designs contains a control group?

When evaluating the design of a research study, we can utilize the hierarchy of evidence. With which of the following factors does the hierarchy rank research designs?

Which of the following best describes a "peer-reviewed journal"?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the number of subjects to the strength of the research study?

After reading a patient's evaluation, you determine that exercises to strengthen the vastus medialis muscle would be beneficial. You ask yourself, "What exercises would promote maximum firing of vastus medialis muscle fibers?" This is an example of which of the following steps of evidence-based practice?

Which of the following is NOT an essential component in the implementation of evidence-based practice?

Which of the following best defines the term "control group"?

Which of the following organizations includes the use of evidence-based practice in its "Vision 2020"?

While reading an advertisement in the paper, you notice that the local hospital is looking for participants in a research study. They are looking for people who have knee pain. The advertisement states that if the person has had knee surgery of any type within the past six months that they will not be considered for participation. Which of the following is considered the inclusion criteria for this study?