Question

Test 1.
Direction: Choose the correct answer and give the rationale.

1. The purpose of research question is to generate new knowledge, while the purpose of EBP questions is to make decision about patient care.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
RATIONALE: _________________________________________________

2. Evidence-based practice includes which of the following?
a. Best available evidence
b. Individual clinical experience
c. Patient values
d. All of the above
RATIONALE: _________________________________________________

3. What is the first step in applying EBP concepts to answer a clinical question?
a. Ask the question
b. Acquire the evidence
c. Appraise the evidence
d. Assess the whole process
RATIONALE: _________________________________________________

4. Evidence-based practice can be said to be a quality improvement process because?
a. You have critically analyzed many research articles
b. You have learned how to skim read many research articles
c Trial and error is still important in clinical practice
d. Evidence-based practice is a key factor contributing to accountability and benchmarking

RATIONALE: _________________________________________________

5. Evidence-based nurses ask whether there is a scientific basis for the care they deliver in order to:
a. Make certain they can evaluate findings correctly
b. Convince their colleague to change practice
c Change their practice regularly
d. Provide the most effective care for their patients.

RATIONALE: _________________________________________________

Answer 1

1. a . True

Rationale :

Research	Evidence-based Practice
To generate new knowledge or validate existing knowledge based on theory.	To use best available evidence to make informed patient-care decisions.

2. d. all of the above

Rationale : The goal of conducting EBP is to utilize current knowledge and connect it with patient preferences and clinical expertise to standardize and improve care processes and, ultimately, patient outcomes.

3. a . Ask a question .

Rationale : the EBP is a 5 step process

A - Ask a question

B - Find information / evidence to answer question

C - Critical appraise to evidence / information

D - Integrating the critical appraisal with our clinical expertise and with our patient's unique biology, values and circumstances

F - Evaluating our effectiveness and efficiency in executing Steps 1-4 and seeking ways to improve them both for next time .

4 . d. Evidence-based practice is a key factor contributing to accountability and benchmarking .

Rationale :Evidence-based practice includes the integration of best available evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values and circumstances related to patient and client management, practice management, and health policy decision-making . Hence can be termed as a benchmark for the quality improvement process .

5. d.Provide the most effective care for their patients.

Rationale : EBP in nursing is an integration of research evidence, clinical expertise and a patient's preferences. This problem-solving approach to clinical practice encourages nurses to provide individualized patient care.EBP helps nurses determine an effective course of action for care delivery.