NCMB418 PRELIM W3 MODULE:
CRITICAL CARE NURSING: EVIDENCE-
BASED PRACTICE, QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY IN
THE PHILIPPINES. EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
What is evidence-based nursing (EBN)? - ANS An ongoing process where evidence, nursing
theory, and clinical expertise are evaluated alongside patient involvement to deliver optimal
nursing care.
What is the PICOT format used for in clinical questions? - ANS It helps structure clinical
questions by identifying Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time
frame.
What does the 'P' in PICOT stand for? - ANS Patient/Population of interest/problem.
What does the 'I' in PICOT represent? - ANS Intervention or area of interest.
What does the 'C' in PICOT indicate? - ANS Comparison intervention or group.
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, What does the 'O' in PICOT refer to? - ANS Outcome, or the anticipated result.
What does the 'T' in PICOT signify? - ANS Time frame for reaching the desired outcome.
What is the SPIDER tool used for? - ANS It is used for qualitative research focusing on
attitudes and experiences rather than measurable data.
What is the first step in the evidence-based nursing process? - ANS Ask clinical questions.
What are the two main resources referenced in the course notes? - ANS 1. Essentials of
Critical Care Nursing by Burns and Delgado. 2. Saunders Nursing Survival Guide: Critical Care &
Emergency Nursing by Schumacher and Chernecky.
What is one way students are encouraged to engage with the course material? -
ANS Participate in classroom discussions.
What is the significance of lifelong learning in nursing? - ANS It ensures personal
development and maintenance of professional competence.
How can technology be utilized in nursing according to the course objectives? - ANS To
perform safe and efficient nursing activities.
What is the role of advocacy in nursing as per the course objectives? - ANS To address health-
related concerns and support policies that promote nursing profession growth.
What does the course encourage regarding submission of tasks? - ANS Students are expected
to answer and submit course unit tasks on time.
What is one example of a clinical question using the PICOT format? - ANS In MICU, does oral
care with water help prevent ventilator-related infections compared to no intervention?
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CRITICAL CARE NURSING: EVIDENCE-
BASED PRACTICE, QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY IN
THE PHILIPPINES. EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
What is evidence-based nursing (EBN)? - ANS An ongoing process where evidence, nursing
theory, and clinical expertise are evaluated alongside patient involvement to deliver optimal
nursing care.
What is the PICOT format used for in clinical questions? - ANS It helps structure clinical
questions by identifying Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time
frame.
What does the 'P' in PICOT stand for? - ANS Patient/Population of interest/problem.
What does the 'I' in PICOT represent? - ANS Intervention or area of interest.
What does the 'C' in PICOT indicate? - ANS Comparison intervention or group.
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, What does the 'O' in PICOT refer to? - ANS Outcome, or the anticipated result.
What does the 'T' in PICOT signify? - ANS Time frame for reaching the desired outcome.
What is the SPIDER tool used for? - ANS It is used for qualitative research focusing on
attitudes and experiences rather than measurable data.
What is the first step in the evidence-based nursing process? - ANS Ask clinical questions.
What are the two main resources referenced in the course notes? - ANS 1. Essentials of
Critical Care Nursing by Burns and Delgado. 2. Saunders Nursing Survival Guide: Critical Care &
Emergency Nursing by Schumacher and Chernecky.
What is one way students are encouraged to engage with the course material? -
ANS Participate in classroom discussions.
What is the significance of lifelong learning in nursing? - ANS It ensures personal
development and maintenance of professional competence.
How can technology be utilized in nursing according to the course objectives? - ANS To
perform safe and efficient nursing activities.
What is the role of advocacy in nursing as per the course objectives? - ANS To address health-
related concerns and support policies that promote nursing profession growth.
What does the course encourage regarding submission of tasks? - ANS Students are expected
to answer and submit course unit tasks on time.
What is one example of a clinical question using the PICOT format? - ANS In MICU, does oral
care with water help prevent ventilator-related infections compared to no intervention?
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