Exam 16: Evidence-Based Practice and Management

Arrange the five steps of the evidence-based practice process in order of their use. A) Evaluate practice decisions. B) Collect best evidence. C) Integrate the evidence. D) Appraise the evidence. E) Write a PICO question.

Differentiate among quality improvement (QI), research, and evidence-based practice (EBP) by choosing the statement that is accurate.

What would be a barrier for a nurse researcher to accomplish effective research?

The newly hired quality improvement (QI) director states, "I believe we should seek Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval before starting this new project. The medical center has never involved the IRB committee in QI proceedings. How should the medical center chief operating officer respond to this statement?

The nurse researcher is developing a PICO question for a study. Which consideration should be made when writing the "O" section of this question?

Which research topics would likely be included in the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Intramural program? Select all that apply.

The nurse executive suspects that the nurse managers see evidence-based management (EBM) as another management suggestion that will "blow-over" with time. What is the best way for the nurse executive to be assured that EBM strategies are being used in the facility?

The nurse is overwhelmed with the amount of information concerning vitamin D supplementation in post-menopausal women. Which strategy would be the most appropriate for this nurse to use to find the best practice information on this topic?

The nurse executive has instituted a very effective program that encourages nursing staff involvement in research. Nurses are suggesting research topics, helping to collect data, and have assisted with data analysis. What should be the nurse executive's next goal for these nurses?

The nurse researcher is interested in conducting research into a specific clinical problem. The research design will require that the participants be deceived about the purpose of an intervention. What should the researcher consider about this design?