Deck 6: Evidence-Based Practice From a Public Health Perspective

Question 1

When searching for literature to answer a clinical question about the effectiveness of an intervention, which type of evidence would the public health nurse look for first:

A) Systematic reviews
B) Recommendations by expert panels
C) Clinical trials
D) Case studies

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The public health nurses knows that one of the most important components of an evidence-based approach to practice is:

A) Asking colleagues their opinion about a clinical issue
B) Critically appraising the evidence on a clinical question
C) Referring to up-to-date textbooks
D) Using protocols obtained from health care agencies

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Health literacy has an impact on a client's ability to:

A) Form a relationship with a provider
B) Form better family relationships
C) Safely self-administer medications
D) To speak with a provider

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Public health experts consider Health Literacy to be a significant problem in the United States. Which is an example of evidence of this concern?

A) Health Literacy websites found on the Internet that support reading.
B) Healthy People 2020 included Health Literacy as an Objective.
C) Elementary schools teach health classes.
D) High schools stopped selling soft drinks.

Question 5

The following is an example of how low health literacy directly impacts a person's health.

A) A client does not understand the preparation sheet for colonoscopy and the test needs to be rescheduled.
B) A client does not like the side effects of medications and discontinues taking them.
C) A client takes their friend's medication because they can't afford to fill their own prescription.
D) A client walks to the health center instead of taking the bus.

Question 6

Research studies have shown that low health literacy has been shown to directly
Influence:

A) The incidence of hypertension
B) The control of blood sugar levels in persons with diabetes
C) The number of specialists involved in client care
D) Patient satisfaction with their health care provider

Question 7

Health issues can be worsened by exposure to second hand smoke in children?

A) asthma
B) respiratory infection
C) hearing loss
D) all the above