Fundamentals of Nursing 11th Edition by
Potter Perry Test Bank 2026
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A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide nursing care. What is the
best rationale? for the nurse's behavior?
a. EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical decisions.
b. EBP is based on the latest textbook information.
c. EBP is easily attained at the bedside.
d. EBP is always right for all situations. - ANSWER>>>a
In caring for patients, what must the nurse remember about evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
a. EBP is the only valid source of knowledge that should be used.
b. EBP is secondary to traditional or convenient care knowledge.
c. EBP is dependent on patient values and expectations.
d. EBP is not shown to provide better patient outcomes. -
ANSWER>>>c
, A nurse wants to change a patient procedure. Which action will the nurse take
to easily find research evidence to support this change?
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b. Make a general search of the Internet.
c. Use a PICOT format for the search.
d. Start with a broad question. - ANSWER>>>c
A nurse has collected several research findings for evidencebased practice.
Which article will be the best for the nurse to use?
a. An article that uses randomized controlled trials (RCT).
b. An article that is an opinion of expert committees.
c. An article that uses qualitative research.
d. An article that is peer-reviewed. - ANSWER>>>a
The nurse is reviewing a research article on a patient care topic.
Which area should entice the
nurse to read the article?
, a. Literature review
b. Introduction
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c. Methods
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d. Results - ANSWER>>>b
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic low back pain. The nurse wants to
determine the
best evidence-based practice regarding clinical guidelines for low back pain.
What is the best database for the nurse to access? a. MEDLINE
b. EMBASE
c. PsycINFO
d. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) -
ANSWER>>>d
A nurse writes the following PICOT question: How do patients with breast cancer
rate their
quality of life? How should the nurse evaluate this question?
, a. A true PICOT question regardless of the number of elements
b. A true PICOT question because the intervention comes before the control
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intervention
d. Not a true PICOT question because the time is not designated - ANSWER>>>a
A nurse is reviewing literature for an evidence-based practice study. Which study
should the
nurse use for the most reliable level of evidence that uses statistics to show
effectiveness?
a. Meta-analysis
b. Systematic review
c. Single random controlled trial
d. Control trial without randomization - ANSWER>>>a
A nurse is reviewing research studies for evidence-based practice. Which
article should the nurse use for qualitative nursing research?
a. An article about the number of falls after use of no side rails
Potter Perry Test Bank 2026
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VERSION/GRADED A+
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A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide nursing care. What is the
best rationale? for the nurse's behavior?
a. EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical decisions.
b. EBP is based on the latest textbook information.
c. EBP is easily attained at the bedside.
d. EBP is always right for all situations. - ANSWER>>>a
In caring for patients, what must the nurse remember about evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
a. EBP is the only valid source of knowledge that should be used.
b. EBP is secondary to traditional or convenient care knowledge.
c. EBP is dependent on patient values and expectations.
d. EBP is not shown to provide better patient outcomes. -
ANSWER>>>c
, A nurse wants to change a patient procedure. Which action will the nurse take
to easily find research evidence to support this change?
Page | a. Read all the articles found on the Internet.
2
b. Make a general search of the Internet.
c. Use a PICOT format for the search.
d. Start with a broad question. - ANSWER>>>c
A nurse has collected several research findings for evidencebased practice.
Which article will be the best for the nurse to use?
a. An article that uses randomized controlled trials (RCT).
b. An article that is an opinion of expert committees.
c. An article that uses qualitative research.
d. An article that is peer-reviewed. - ANSWER>>>a
The nurse is reviewing a research article on a patient care topic.
Which area should entice the
nurse to read the article?
, a. Literature review
b. Introduction
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c. Methods
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d. Results - ANSWER>>>b
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic low back pain. The nurse wants to
determine the
best evidence-based practice regarding clinical guidelines for low back pain.
What is the best database for the nurse to access? a. MEDLINE
b. EMBASE
c. PsycINFO
d. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) -
ANSWER>>>d
A nurse writes the following PICOT question: How do patients with breast cancer
rate their
quality of life? How should the nurse evaluate this question?
, a. A true PICOT question regardless of the number of elements
b. A true PICOT question because the intervention comes before the control
Page | c. Not a true PICOT question because the comparison comes after the
4
intervention
d. Not a true PICOT question because the time is not designated - ANSWER>>>a
A nurse is reviewing literature for an evidence-based practice study. Which study
should the
nurse use for the most reliable level of evidence that uses statistics to show
effectiveness?
a. Meta-analysis
b. Systematic review
c. Single random controlled trial
d. Control trial without randomization - ANSWER>>>a
A nurse is reviewing research studies for evidence-based practice. Which
article should the nurse use for qualitative nursing research?
a. An article about the number of falls after use of no side rails
