Question 1

What characteristics support evidence-based practice (EBP)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse's clinical experience is fundamental to the evidence-based practice process. 
B)  Evidence-based practice provides a theoretical framework for accuracy and safety in patient care. 
C)  Evidence-based practice involves the use of a holistic approach to patient care in health care. 
D)  Evidence-based practice is designed to create a generic plan of patient care in clinical settings. 
E)  Evidence-based practice allows the nurse autonomy in patient care because research proves success. 
A)  The nurse's clinical experience is fundamental to the evidence-based practice process. 
B)  Evidence-based practice provides a theoretical framework for accuracy and safety in patient care. 
C)  Evidence-based practice involves the use of a holistic approach to patient care in health care. 
D)  Evidence-based practice is designed to create a generic plan of patient care in clinical settings. 
E)  Evidence-based practice allows the nurse autonomy in patient care because research proves success. A, B, C

Question 2

Which goals best justify the need for evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Redesign the health care system and recruit more nurses. 
B)  Improve patient outcomes with evaluations that track outcomes. 
C)  Introduce national health care guidelines and standards. 
D)  Restructure health care delivery and improve quality of health care. 
E)  Apply clinical experience to improve patient care. 
A)  Redesign the health care system and recruit more nurses. 
B)  Improve patient outcomes with evaluations that track outcomes. 
C)  Introduce national health care guidelines and standards. 
D)  Restructure health care delivery and improve quality of health care. 
E)  Apply clinical experience to improve patient care. B, D

Question 3

Which statement reflects an important principle to be applied by the nurse who is developing a relevant clinical question regarding a specific patient concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  The type of question will determine which resources to access. 
B)  A systematic approach determines which questions will be asked. 
C)  The clinical question is formulated at the conclusion of the literature search. 
D)  Background questions are identified at the conclusion of the literature search. 
A)  The type of question will determine which resources to access. 
B)  A systematic approach determines which questions will be asked. 
C)  The clinical question is formulated at the conclusion of the literature search. 
D)  Background questions are identified at the conclusion of the literature search. A

Question 4

If you had access to the following databases for your research, which would you choose to review clinical trials on effective smoking cessation therapies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Cochrane Library 
B)  HealthStar 
C)  Medline 
D)  InfoPOEMS 
A)  The Cochrane Library 
B)  HealthStar 
C)  Medline 
D)  InfoPOEMS

Question 5

A nurse evaluates the results of two different studies examining the relationship between time of day and sundowning in the geriatric setting. After 1 month, the nurse realizes that there is a difference of 1 hour in the instruments used for measurement. What conclusion can be drawn about the type of threat this causes the study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Validity 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Causality 
D)  Truthfulness 
A)  Validity 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Causality 
D)  Truthfulness

Question 6

Which question should the nurse ask in order to judge the validity of a research study?

Accepted Answer

A)  What reliability information has been provided? 
B)  Are the instrument measures applied consistently? 
C)  Does the instrument measure what it is supposed to measure? 
D)  How much random error exists? 
A)  What reliability information has been provided? 
B)  Are the instrument measures applied consistently? 
C)  Does the instrument measure what it is supposed to measure? 
D)  How much random error exists?

Question 7

The chief purpose of evidence-based practice is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  offer a problem-solving approach to systematically research clinical evidence directed toward a specific patient problem. 
B)  prepare the nurse to conduct specific research in patient care practices. 
C)  prepare the nurse for employment in an evidence-based research center. 
D)  research clinical evidence that covers the entire aspect of a specific problem. 
A)  offer a problem-solving approach to systematically research clinical evidence directed toward a specific patient problem. 
B)  prepare the nurse to conduct specific research in patient care practices. 
C)  prepare the nurse for employment in an evidence-based research center. 
D)  research clinical evidence that covers the entire aspect of a specific problem.

Question 8

Which of the following are most responsible for the emerging use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in health care? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Accountability by consumers of governmental and health care agencies 
B)  Introduction of national health care guidelines 
C)  Shorter implementation time of new research 
D)  Variability of care among health care practitioners and facilities 
E)  Similarity with other science disciplines and their amounts of research
F) Eligibility to receive government grants for research excellence 
A)  Accountability by consumers of governmental and health care agencies 
B)  Introduction of national health care guidelines 
C)  Shorter implementation time of new research 
D)  Variability of care among health care practitioners and facilities 
E)  Similarity with other science disciplines and their amounts of research
F) Eligibility to receive government grants for research excellence

Question 9

Nursing practice is guided by Carper's four fundamental patterns of knowing. Which of the four patterns of knowing supports the nurse's use of the evidence-based practice process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethics 
B)  Personal knowing 
C)  Empirical knowing 
D)  Aesthetic knowing 
A)  Ethics 
B)  Personal knowing 
C)  Empirical knowing 
D)  Aesthetic knowing

Question 10

The process of understanding and applying researched clinical evidence to nursing practice requires the nurse to become information literate. Which action by the nurse best describes the use of information literacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifies a specific clinical problem, accesses appropriate resources, and assesses the relevancy of use of information for that particular patient's problem 
B)  Identifies a particular patient problem and immediately notifies the physician and family for treatment 
C)  Identifies the lack of research skills and consults a librarian for a workshop on conducting research studies 
D)  Identifies the lack of research skills and consults a scientific researcher to teach basic computer information 
A)  Identifies a specific clinical problem, accesses appropriate resources, and assesses the relevancy of use of information for that particular patient's problem 
B)  Identifies a particular patient problem and immediately notifies the physician and family for treatment 
C)  Identifies the lack of research skills and consults a librarian for a workshop on conducting research studies 
D)  Identifies the lack of research skills and consults a scientific researcher to teach basic computer information

Question 11

Research studies must be scrutinized to be deemed credible and trustworthy. Choose all the strategies that may be used to critically appraise a research study. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Examine the validity of the research. 
B)  Look at the reference list of the study. 
C)  Look for criteria of inclusion. 
D)  Look for use of PICO format. 
E)  Examine the credentials of the authors.
F) Look for a proper sample size. 
A)  Examine the validity of the research. 
B)  Look at the reference list of the study. 
C)  Look for criteria of inclusion. 
D)  Look for use of PICO format. 
E)  Examine the credentials of the authors.
F) Look for a proper sample size.

Question 12

Characteristics of a quantitative study include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  clarifies underlying assumptions. 
B)  asks who, what, why, where, when, or how. 
C)  describes the relationship between variables. 
D)  is highly structured and controlled. 
A)  clarifies underlying assumptions. 
B)  asks who, what, why, where, when, or how. 
C)  describes the relationship between variables. 
D)  is highly structured and controlled.

Question 13

A nurse manager attempts to explain why the greatest number of medication errors occurs during the evening shift. The nurse manager chooses a quasi-experimental design to study this relationship. Why did the nurse manager choose this type of research design?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not allow for complete control over the variance. 
B)  It allows for randomization. 
C)  It allows for control over the independent variable. 
D)  It requires manipulation of the variable. 
A)  It does not allow for complete control over the variance. 
B)  It allows for randomization. 
C)  It allows for control over the independent variable. 
D)  It requires manipulation of the variable.

Question 14

Assess the given levels of evidence and choose the one most important when evaluating the strength of a research study.

Accepted Answer

A)  Level 3 evidence indicates that specific-quality criteria were met. 
B)  Level 1 evidence implies an association with specific criteria. 
C)  Level 1 evidence indicates that specific-quality criteria were met. 
D)  Level 2 evidence implies a reliable association with specific criteria. 
A)  Level 3 evidence indicates that specific-quality criteria were met. 
B)  Level 1 evidence implies an association with specific criteria. 
C)  Level 1 evidence indicates that specific-quality criteria were met. 
D)  Level 2 evidence implies a reliable association with specific criteria.

Question 15

Several sections are included in a research article. For example, the methods section describes the research study and what assessment quality and criteria were used. What information does the abstract or introduction section include?

Accepted Answer

A)  An evidence summary from the results of several other studies 
B)  An outline of the number of studies retrieved and excluded and respective reasons for their inclusions or exclusions 
C)  A discussion about whether the results are heterogeneous with possible reasons 
D)  A clearly stated review question 
A)  An evidence summary from the results of several other studies 
B)  An outline of the number of studies retrieved and excluded and respective reasons for their inclusions or exclusions 
C)  A discussion about whether the results are heterogeneous with possible reasons 
D)  A clearly stated review question

Question 16

The nurse questions whether treatment with antibiotic therapy is as effective as observation in a 3-year-old boy with otitis media. What combination of information supports the proper order of information needed to compose a PICO statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective treatment for otitis media; antibiotic therapy; observation; 3-year-old with otitis media 
B)  Three-year-old with otitis media; antibiotic therapy; observation; effective treatment for otitis media 
C)  Antibiotic therapy; 3-year-old with otitis media; effective treatment for otitis media; observation 
D)  Observation; 3-year-old with otitis media; effective treatment for otitis media; antibiotic therapy 
A)  Effective treatment for otitis media; antibiotic therapy; observation; 3-year-old with otitis media 
B)  Three-year-old with otitis media; antibiotic therapy; observation; effective treatment for otitis media 
C)  Antibiotic therapy; 3-year-old with otitis media; effective treatment for otitis media; observation 
D)  Observation; 3-year-old with otitis media; effective treatment for otitis media; antibiotic therapy

Question 17

What are the problems with variables? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Vary from subject to subject 
B)  Determined through statistics 
C)  Difficult to account for them 
D)  Challenging to explain in relation to the study topic 
E)  Testing whether a correlation exists between results 
A)  Vary from subject to subject 
B)  Determined through statistics 
C)  Difficult to account for them 
D)  Challenging to explain in relation to the study topic 
E)  Testing whether a correlation exists between results

Question 18

Which step does a researcher first use when starting a new study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data collection 
B)  Refining an abstract idea 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Statistical analysis 
A)  Data collection 
B)  Refining an abstract idea 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Statistical analysis

Question 19

Can you explain how the nurse's use of PICO helps to formulate an effective clinical question?

Accepted Answer

A)  PICO organizes the elements that guide the clinical question. 
B)  PICO formulates an answer to the clinical question. 
C)  PICO explains the hierarchy of evidence. 
D)  PICO identifies the strength of the evidence. 
A)  PICO organizes the elements that guide the clinical question. 
B)  PICO formulates an answer to the clinical question. 
C)  PICO explains the hierarchy of evidence. 
D)  PICO identifies the strength of the evidence.

Question 20

The nurse manager wants to determine the cause of an increase in medication errors over the past 6 months. This is an example of which type of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experimental 
B)  Trial and error 
C)  Quality assurance 
D)  Scientific 
A)  Experimental 
B)  Trial and error 
C)  Quality assurance 
D)  Scientific

What characteristics support evidence-based practice (EBP)? (Select all that apply.)

Which goals best justify the need for evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement reflects an important principle to be applied by the nurse who is developing a relevant clinical question regarding a specific patient concern?

If you had access to the following databases for your research, which would you choose to review clinical trials on effective smoking cessation therapies?

Which question should the nurse ask in order to judge the validity of a research study?

The chief purpose of evidence-based practice is to:

Which of the following are most responsible for the emerging use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in health care? (Select all that apply.)

Nursing practice is guided by Carper's four fundamental patterns of knowing. Which of the four patterns of knowing supports the nurse's use of the evidence-based practice process?

The process of understanding and applying researched clinical evidence to nursing practice requires the nurse to become information literate. Which action by the nurse best describes the use of information literacy?

Research studies must be scrutinized to be deemed credible and trustworthy. Choose all the strategies that may be used to critically appraise a research study. (Select all that apply.)

Characteristics of a quantitative study include all of the following except:

A nurse manager attempts to explain why the greatest number of medication errors occurs during the evening shift. The nurse manager chooses a quasi-experimental design to study this relationship. Why did the nurse manager choose this type of research design?

Assess the given levels of evidence and choose the one most important when evaluating the strength of a research study.

Several sections are included in a research article. For example, the methods section describes the research study and what assessment quality and criteria were used. What information does the abstract or introduction section include?

The nurse questions whether treatment with antibiotic therapy is as effective as observation in a 3-year-old boy with otitis media. What combination of information supports the proper order of information needed to compose a PICO statement?

What are the problems with variables? (Select all that apply.)

Which step does a researcher first use when starting a new study?

Can you explain how the nurse's use of PICO helps to formulate an effective clinical question?

The nurse manager wants to determine the cause of an increase in medication errors over the past 6 months. This is an example of which type of research?

Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future

Managing Time and Designing Success

Classroom Study Habits That Work

Basic Math Review: Preparing for Medication Calculations

Passing NCLEX-RN

Distinguishing the RN Role From the LPN/LVN Role

The Nurses, Ideas, and Forces That Define the Profession

Upholding Legal and Ethical Principles

Care and Safety Standards, Competence, and Nurse Accountability

Using Nursing Theory to Guide Professional Practice

Providing Patient-Centered Care Through the Nursing Process

Critical and Diagnostic Thinking for Better Clinical Judgment

Communicating With Patients and Co-Workers

Teaching Patients and Their Families

Leading, Delegating, and Collaborating

Promoting Healthful Living in the Primary Care Setting

Managing Care in Secondary and Tertiary Health Care

Reflecting on Your Transition

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Exam 13: Practicing Evidence-Based Decision Making

What characteristics support evidence-based practice (EBP)? (Select all that apply.)

Which goals best justify the need for evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement reflects an important principle to be applied by the nurse who is developing a relevant clinical question regarding a specific patient concern?

If you had access to the following databases for your research, which would you choose to review clinical trials on effective smoking cessation therapies?

Which question should the nurse ask in order to judge the validity of a research study?

The chief purpose of evidence-based practice is to:

Which of the following are most responsible for the emerging use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in health care? (Select all that apply.)

Nursing practice is guided by Carper's four fundamental patterns of knowing. Which of the four patterns of knowing supports the nurse's use of the evidence-based practice process?

The process of understanding and applying researched clinical evidence to nursing practice requires the nurse to become information literate. Which action by the nurse best describes the use of information literacy?

Research studies must be scrutinized to be deemed credible and trustworthy. Choose all the strategies that may be used to critically appraise a research study. (Select all that apply.)

Characteristics of a quantitative study include all of the following except:

A nurse manager attempts to explain why the greatest number of medication errors occurs during the evening shift. The nurse manager chooses a quasi-experimental design to study this relationship. Why did the nurse manager choose this type of research design?

Assess the given levels of evidence and choose the one most important when evaluating the strength of a research study.

Several sections are included in a research article. For example, the methods section describes the research study and what assessment quality and criteria were used. What information does the abstract or introduction section include?

The nurse questions whether treatment with antibiotic therapy is as effective as observation in a 3-year-old boy with otitis media. What combination of information supports the proper order of information needed to compose a PICO statement?

What are the problems with variables? (Select all that apply.)

Which step does a researcher first use when starting a new study?

Can you explain how the nurse's use of PICO helps to formulate an effective clinical question?

The nurse manager wants to determine the cause of an increase in medication errors over the past 6 months. This is an example of which type of research?

Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future

Managing Time and Designing Success

Classroom Study Habits That Work

Basic Math Review: Preparing for Medication Calculations

Passing NCLEX-RN

Distinguishing the RN Role From the LPN/LVN Role

The Nurses, Ideas, and Forces That Define the Profession

Upholding Legal and Ethical Principles

Care and Safety Standards, Competence, and Nurse Accountability

Using Nursing Theory to Guide Professional Practice

Providing Patient-Centered Care Through the Nursing Process

Critical and Diagnostic Thinking for Better Clinical Judgment

Communicating With Patients and Co-Workers

Teaching Patients and Their Families

Leading, Delegating, and Collaborating

Promoting Healthful Living in the Primary Care Setting

Managing Care in Secondary and Tertiary Health Care

Reflecting on Your Transition

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