Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding systematic reviews?

Accepted Answer

A)   Systematic reviews typically address case reports and case series.
B)   A systematic review is a published version of papers and abstracts presented at a conference.
C)   Systematic reviews do not use inclusion and exclusion criteria.
D)   A systematic review applies the scientific method to a review of the literature. D

Question 2

Which of the following is not a key characteristic of a systematic review?

Accepted Answer

A)   Appraisal of the validity of studies' findings
B)   Precise methodology that can be duplicated and updated
C)   Organized and methodical search to identify all relevant studies
D)   Detailed description of a patient, including treatment interventions and outcomes D

Question 3

The Ottawa Panel developed:

Accepted Answer

A)   Systematic reviews
B)   Peer-reviewed journals
C)   Clinical practice guidelines
D)   Textbooks C

Question 4

Research reviews are important in evidence based practice because:

Accepted Answer

A)   They provide an efficient method of searching for evidence
B)   The clinician will no longer have to search for evidence
C)   They provide a primary source of evidence to the literature
D)   The clinician will no longer need to develop clinical questions

Question 5

Most clinical practice guidelines are developed through funding from all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Government entities
B)   Professional associations
C)   Insurance companies
D)   Health-care organizations

Question 6

A meta-analysis is a type of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Clinical practice guideline
B)   Systematic review
C)   Randomized controlled trial
D)   Case report

Question 7

An investigator wanted to determine the efficacy of aquatic exercise on knee osteoarthritis. The investigator pooled the subjects from four different randomized controlled trials and analyzed the results. This type of study would be considered a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Systematic review
B)   Meta-analysis
C)   Clinical practice guideline
D)   Randomized controlled trial

Exam 7: Research Reviews and Secondary Sources