Exam 3: Evidence-Based Practice

Which one of these factors does evidence-based medicine and practice integrate with the best external evidence and individual clinical expertise?

Which of the following statements defines incidence?

What of these statements describes quantitative research?

John is looking at the findings and notices that the study cites the incidence and prevalence of infection in an Emergency Department. The nurse demonstrates his knowledge of this terminology when he states to his peer:

Which of the following information sources provides nurses with up-to-the-moment clinical information that warrants immediate attention?

Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research.

Despite the importance of evidence-based medicine, many physicians have been concerned that it may devalue which of the following factors?

From the list below, which two terms does the term evidence-based practice encompass?

What is the purpose of the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF)?

Some concerns about evidence-based practice expressed by nurses and other health professionals include which of the following statements?

Which of the following statements best describes qualitative research?

Which of the following is an example of an evidence-based nursing program or initiative in Canada?

John, an Emergency Room nurse, is interested in implementing evidence-based practice into his workplace. John knows there is a process that he must follow. The nurse demonstrates his knowledge of the evidence-based practice process when he states to his manager:

What is the purpose of the Canadian Nursing Research Chairs established across Canada?

Which of the following best describes what an independent variable is?

Which of these statements best describes prevalence?

What is the term for the systematic review of international medical research literature that was started by a British epidemiologist?

When researching a focused clinical question, what type of source would provide an appraisal of comprehensive current evidence?

When searching the literature, John finds that it is important to have an understanding of research terminology. The first study involved six (6) participants who participated in one-on-one interviews. The data collected from the interviews is very important to John because it describes in detail the feelings of the participants, which gives John a better understanding of the issue he is researching. The nurse demonstrates his knowledge of descriptive research and research terminology when he states to his manager:

Which of the following is the long form of the acronym KTE?