Question 1

Reference words that indicate the contents of a document and are usually selected by the author of an article are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Key words 
B)  MeSH headings 
C)  Boolean operators 
D)  PICO terms 
A)  Key words 
B)  MeSH headings 
C)  Boolean operators 
D)  PICO terms A

Question 2

Strategies for broadening a search might include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Using parentheses when entering exact terms 
B)  Setting a range of years to search 
C)  Selecting peer-reviewed articles for a search 
D)  Using multiple search engines 
A)  Using parentheses when entering exact terms 
B)  Setting a range of years to search 
C)  Selecting peer-reviewed articles for a search 
D)  Using multiple search engines D

Question 3

Which of the following are compared to each other during a search?

Accepted Answer

A)  Search terms and Boolean operators 
B)  Key terms and search terms 
C)  Key terms and Boolean operators 
D)  Key terms and MeSH headings 
A)  Search terms and Boolean operators 
B)  Key terms and search terms 
C)  Key terms and Boolean operators 
D)  Key terms and MeSH headings B

Question 4

A detailed listing of your current searches is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Search strategy 
B)  Search listing 
C)  Search history 
D)  Search results 
A)  Search strategy 
B)  Search listing 
C)  Search history 
D)  Search results

Question 5

The National Institutes of Health utilizes a specific list of terms to streamline the storage and retrieval of articles called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Key words 
B)  MeSH headings 
C)  Boolean operators 
D)  PICO terms 
A)  Key words 
B)  MeSH headings 
C)  Boolean operators 
D)  PICO terms

Question 6

A search engine will typically process terms entered in what order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left to right 
B)  Right to left 
C)  OR before AND 
D)  Terms in parentheses last 
A)  Left to right 
B)  Right to left 
C)  OR before AND 
D)  Terms in parentheses last

Question 7

Terms such as AND, OR, and NOT are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Key words 
B)  MeSH headings 
C)  Boolean operators 
D)  PICO terms 
A)  Key words 
B)  MeSH headings 
C)  Boolean operators 
D)  PICO terms

Question 8

Search terms are entered as follows: total knee replacement AND (exercise therapy OR recovery of function OR geriatric). In what order would the search be conducted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Total knee replacement, exercise therapy, recovery of function, geriatric 
B)  Exercise therapy, recovery of function, geriatric, total knee replacement 
C)  Total knee replacement, geriatric, recovery of function, exercise therapy 
D)  Geriatric, recovery of function, exercise therapy, total knee replacement 
A)  Total knee replacement, exercise therapy, recovery of function, geriatric 
B)  Exercise therapy, recovery of function, geriatric, total knee replacement 
C)  Total knee replacement, geriatric, recovery of function, exercise therapy 
D)  Geriatric, recovery of function, exercise therapy, total knee replacement

Reference words that indicate the contents of a document and are usually selected by the author of an article are called:

Strategies for broadening a search might include:

Which of the following are compared to each other during a search?

A detailed listing of your current searches is called:

The National Institutes of Health utilizes a specific list of terms to streamline the storage and retrieval of articles called:

A search engine will typically process terms entered in what order?

Terms such as AND, OR, and NOT are classified as:

Search terms are entered as follows: total knee replacement AND (exercise therapy OR recovery of function OR geriatric). In what order would the search be conducted?

The Development of Evidence Based Practice

Components of Evidence Based Practice, Patient Values and Circumstances in Evidence Based Practice

Research Terminology

Experimental Research

Exploratory Research

Descriptive Research

Research Reviews and Secondary Sources

Formulating a Focused Clinical Question

Locating the Evidence: Sources and Levels of Evidence

Locating the Evidence: Search Engines and Databases

Critically Appraising the Evidence

Applying the Evidence to Patient Care

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Exam 11: Locating the Evidence: Search Strategies

Reference words that indicate the contents of a document and are usually selected by the author of an article are called:

Strategies for broadening a search might include:

Which of the following are compared to each other during a search?

A detailed listing of your current searches is called:

The National Institutes of Health utilizes a specific list of terms to streamline the storage and retrieval of articles called:

A search engine will typically process terms entered in what order?

Terms such as AND, OR, and NOT are classified as:

Search terms are entered as follows: total knee replacement AND (exercise therapy OR recovery of function OR geriatric). In what order would the search be conducted?

The Development of Evidence Based Practice

Components of Evidence Based Practice, Patient Values and Circumstances in Evidence Based Practice

Research Terminology

Experimental Research

Exploratory Research

Descriptive Research

Research Reviews and Secondary Sources

Formulating a Focused Clinical Question

Locating the Evidence: Sources and Levels of Evidence

Locating the Evidence: Search Engines and Databases

Critically Appraising the Evidence

Applying the Evidence to Patient Care

Filters