Question 1

What is a strategy that can be used by a small community hospital with limited resources to develop an evidence-based nursing practice program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiring a nurse researcher 
B)  Partnering with nurse researchers at a local university 
C)  Subscribing to journals devoted to evidence-based nursing 
D)  Including research competencies in managers' job descriptions 
A)  Hiring a nurse researcher 
B)  Partnering with nurse researchers at a local university 
C)  Subscribing to journals devoted to evidence-based nursing 
D)  Including research competencies in managers' job descriptions

Question 2

Which of the following is most accurate regarding evidence-based practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence-based practice replaces continuous quality improvement. 
B)  Evidence-based practice began with medicine and assists in determining which medical models can be applied in nursing practice. 
C)  Effective and efficient care can already be demonstrated, which means that EBP will soon become redundant. 
D)  EBP is generally recognized across disciplines and by policymakers as state-of-the-art clinical practice. 
A)  Evidence-based practice replaces continuous quality improvement. 
B)  Evidence-based practice began with medicine and assists in determining which medical models can be applied in nursing practice. 
C)  Effective and efficient care can already be demonstrated, which means that EBP will soon become redundant. 
D)  EBP is generally recognized across disciplines and by policymakers as state-of-the-art clinical practice.

Question 3

At an organizational level,which of the following strategies would assist in ensuring that EBP is incorporated into nursing care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formation of nursing-only implementation teams 
B)  Restriction of evidence to RCTs 
C)  Formation of a network of individuals doing research and/or interested in research utilization 
D)  Avoidance of partnership with experienced researchers 
A)  Formation of nursing-only implementation teams 
B)  Restriction of evidence to RCTs 
C)  Formation of a network of individuals doing research and/or interested in research utilization 
D)  Avoidance of partnership with experienced researchers

Question 4

Tara,the unit manager,is explain to her colleague her recent project,which involves seeking the most effective approaches to incontinence care,with the intention of adopting evidence-supported approaches on her dementia care unit.Her colleague suggests that translation of research into practice is:

Accepted Answer

A)  less important than knowledge-generating research, which is required to advance the nursing profession. 
B)  a priority of all healthcare practitioners to improve patient care. 
C)  characterized by lack of knowledge about how to use evidence to guide practice. 
D)  so difficult that it is useless to begin the query in the first place. 
A)  less important than knowledge-generating research, which is required to advance the nursing profession. 
B)  a priority of all healthcare practitioners to improve patient care. 
C)  characterized by lack of knowledge about how to use evidence to guide practice. 
D)  so difficult that it is useless to begin the query in the first place.

Question 5

You are excited by evidence supporting the use of workstations on wheels (WOWs)at the bedside to improve documentation and patient outcomes.You have disseminated the information through discussions and e-mails and are now ready to begin the process of considering implementation on the unit.To develop positive attitudes toward the use and implementation of the technology,you would discuss your ideas with (Rogers' diffusion of innovations theory):

Accepted Answer

A)  Harvey, RN, a technology guru, who enthusiastically tries on all new software. 
B)  Berta, RN, who thoughtfully considers evidence and regularly uses it to try new approaches in her practice. 
C)  Carol, LPN, who is positive about new ideas but looks to her friends for their ideas about whether or not to try something new. 
D)  Ben, a 10-year veteran of the unit, who wonders why technology should be used at all. He says that he will use it when there is no chance of security breaks. 
A)  Harvey, RN, a technology guru, who enthusiastically tries on all new software. 
B)  Berta, RN, who thoughtfully considers evidence and regularly uses it to try new approaches in her practice. 
C)  Carol, LPN, who is positive about new ideas but looks to her friends for their ideas about whether or not to try something new. 
D)  Ben, a 10-year veteran of the unit, who wonders why technology should be used at all. He says that he will use it when there is no chance of security breaks.

What is a strategy that can be used by a small community hospital with limited resources to develop an evidence-based nursing practice program?

Which of the following is most accurate regarding evidence-based practice?

At an organizational level,which of the following strategies would assist in ensuring that EBP is incorporated into nursing care?

Tara,the unit manager,is explain to her colleague her recent project,which involves seeking the most effective approaches to incontinence care,with the intention of adopting evidence-supported approaches on her dementia care unit.Her colleague suggests that translation of research into practice is:

Leading, Managing, and Following

Clinical Safety: The Core of Leading, managing, and Following

Legal and Ethical Issues

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Health Care

Gaining Personal Insight: The Beginning of Being a Leader

Being an Effective Follower

Managing Self: Stress and Time

Communication and Conflict

Power,Politics,and Influence

Healthcare Organizations

Organizational Structures

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Work Force Engagement Through Collective Action and Governance

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

The Impact of Technology

Delegating: Authority, Accountability, Responsibility in Delegation Decisions

Leading Change

Building Effective Teams

Managing Costs and Budgets

Selecting, developing, and Evaluating Staff

Person-Centered Care

Managing Quality and Risk

Managing Personal and Personnel Problems

Role Transition

Managing Your Career

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

The Strategic Planning Process

Thriving for the Future

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Exam 24: Translating Research Into Practice

What is a strategy that can be used by a small community hospital with limited resources to develop an evidence-based nursing practice program?

Which of the following is most accurate regarding evidence-based practice?

At an organizational level,which of the following strategies would assist in ensuring that EBP is incorporated into nursing care?

Tara,the unit manager,is explain to her colleague her recent project,which involves seeking the most effective approaches to incontinence care,with the intention of adopting evidence-supported approaches on her dementia care unit.Her colleague suggests that translation of research into practice is:

Leading, Managing, and Following

Clinical Safety: The Core of Leading, managing, and Following

Legal and Ethical Issues

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Health Care

Gaining Personal Insight: The Beginning of Being a Leader

Being an Effective Follower

Managing Self: Stress and Time

Communication and Conflict

Power,Politics,and Influence

Healthcare Organizations

Organizational Structures

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Work Force Engagement Through Collective Action and Governance

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

The Impact of Technology

Delegating: Authority, Accountability, Responsibility in Delegation Decisions

Leading Change

Building Effective Teams

Managing Costs and Budgets

Selecting, developing, and Evaluating Staff

Person-Centered Care

Managing Quality and Risk

Managing Personal and Personnel Problems

Role Transition

Managing Your Career

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

The Strategic Planning Process

Thriving for the Future

Filters