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NURSES: APPRAISAL AND APPLICATION OF
RESEARCH, 6TH EDITION BY SCHMIDT & BROWN|
ALL CHAPTERS | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
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, CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE?
1. Which of the following best defines evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Using clinical intuition to guide patient care
B. Integrating the best research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences into decision-making
C. Following hospital policies exclusively
D. Implementing interventions based on past experience alone
Rationale: B. EBP integrates research evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient outcomes.
2. Which component of EBP emphasizes patient values and preferences?
A. Clinical expertise
B. Research evidence
C. Patient-centered care
D. Organizational policy
Rationale: C. Patient values and preferences ensure care aligns with
what matters to the patient.
3. Scenario: A nurse considers using a new pain management
protocolafter reviewing multiple studies showing improved outcomes.
Which step of EBP is being demonstrated?
A. Asking the clinical question
B. Acquiring the evidence
C. Appraising the evidence
D. Implementing the intervention
Rationale: B. Reviewing and gathering research evidence reflects
the acquisition step.
4. Which of the following is not a barrier to EBP implementation?
A. Lack of time
B. Limited access to research
C. Organizational support
D. Inadequate training
Rationale: C. Organizational support facilitates EBP, whereas the others
are barriers.
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, 5. A nurse uses EBP to determine the best intervention for
pressure ulcer prevention. Which type of evidence is most
reliable?
A. Expert opinion
B. Randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews
C. Case reports
D. Textbook recommendations
Rationale: B. RCTs and systematic reviews provide the highest level
of evidence for intervention effectiveness.
6. What is the primary goal of EBP in nursing?
A. Standardizing care for all patients
B. Reducing the need for clinical judgment
C. Improving patient outcomes through informed decisions
D. Following research trends
Rationale: C. EBP aims to enhance patient outcomes by using
evidence to guide clinical decisions.
7. Which model is commonly used to guide the EBP process in nursing?
A. The Nursing Process
B. ACE Star Model
C. Maslow’s Hierarchy
D. Health Belief Model
Rationale: B. The ACE Star Model provides a structured approach
for translating research into practice.
8. Scenario: A nurse identifies a clinical problem and develops a
focused question using PICO. What is the purpose of this step?
A. To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
B. To formulate a searchable and answerable clinical question
C. To implement new care protocols
D. To collect patient data
Rationale: B. PICO helps create a clear, answerable clinical question.
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, 9. Which of the following best describes clinical expertise in EBP?
A. Relying solely on research studies
B. The nurse’s experience, skills, and judgment applied to patient care
C. Institutional protocols
D. Guidelines from professional organizations
Rationale: B. Clinical expertise combines experience, judgment, and
skill to tailor evidence to patient needs.
10. Scenario: A nurse reviews several studies on fall prevention and
evaluates their validity and reliability. Which EBP step is being
performed?
A. Asking the question
B. Appraising the evidence
C. Implementing the evidence
D. Evaluating outcomes
Rationale: B. Critical appraisal involves assessing the
trustworthiness and relevance of evidence.
11. A hospital ICU experiences high rates of central line infections. The
nurse team wants to implement the most effective prevention
strategy. Which EBP approach should they follow first?
A. Review past ICU protocols
B. Formulate a clinical question and search for evidence
C. Implement all new infection-control recommendations immediately
D. Conduct staff satisfaction surveys
Rationale: B. EBP begins with asking a focused clinical question to identify
relevant evidence.
12. A nurse is considering adopting a new electronic medication
administration system. Which factor is critical to consider in
addition to researchevidence?
A. Cost only
B. Nurse preference and patient safety
C. Marketing claims from the vendor
D. Department size
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NURSES: APPRAISAL AND APPLICATION OF
RESEARCH, 6TH EDITION BY SCHMIDT & BROWN|
ALL CHAPTERS | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
Ace your test with ease
, CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE?
1. Which of the following best defines evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Using clinical intuition to guide patient care
B. Integrating the best research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences into decision-making
C. Following hospital policies exclusively
D. Implementing interventions based on past experience alone
Rationale: B. EBP integrates research evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient outcomes.
2. Which component of EBP emphasizes patient values and preferences?
A. Clinical expertise
B. Research evidence
C. Patient-centered care
D. Organizational policy
Rationale: C. Patient values and preferences ensure care aligns with
what matters to the patient.
3. Scenario: A nurse considers using a new pain management
protocolafter reviewing multiple studies showing improved outcomes.
Which step of EBP is being demonstrated?
A. Asking the clinical question
B. Acquiring the evidence
C. Appraising the evidence
D. Implementing the intervention
Rationale: B. Reviewing and gathering research evidence reflects
the acquisition step.
4. Which of the following is not a barrier to EBP implementation?
A. Lack of time
B. Limited access to research
C. Organizational support
D. Inadequate training
Rationale: C. Organizational support facilitates EBP, whereas the others
are barriers.
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, 5. A nurse uses EBP to determine the best intervention for
pressure ulcer prevention. Which type of evidence is most
reliable?
A. Expert opinion
B. Randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews
C. Case reports
D. Textbook recommendations
Rationale: B. RCTs and systematic reviews provide the highest level
of evidence for intervention effectiveness.
6. What is the primary goal of EBP in nursing?
A. Standardizing care for all patients
B. Reducing the need for clinical judgment
C. Improving patient outcomes through informed decisions
D. Following research trends
Rationale: C. EBP aims to enhance patient outcomes by using
evidence to guide clinical decisions.
7. Which model is commonly used to guide the EBP process in nursing?
A. The Nursing Process
B. ACE Star Model
C. Maslow’s Hierarchy
D. Health Belief Model
Rationale: B. The ACE Star Model provides a structured approach
for translating research into practice.
8. Scenario: A nurse identifies a clinical problem and develops a
focused question using PICO. What is the purpose of this step?
A. To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
B. To formulate a searchable and answerable clinical question
C. To implement new care protocols
D. To collect patient data
Rationale: B. PICO helps create a clear, answerable clinical question.
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, 9. Which of the following best describes clinical expertise in EBP?
A. Relying solely on research studies
B. The nurse’s experience, skills, and judgment applied to patient care
C. Institutional protocols
D. Guidelines from professional organizations
Rationale: B. Clinical expertise combines experience, judgment, and
skill to tailor evidence to patient needs.
10. Scenario: A nurse reviews several studies on fall prevention and
evaluates their validity and reliability. Which EBP step is being
performed?
A. Asking the question
B. Appraising the evidence
C. Implementing the evidence
D. Evaluating outcomes
Rationale: B. Critical appraisal involves assessing the
trustworthiness and relevance of evidence.
11. A hospital ICU experiences high rates of central line infections. The
nurse team wants to implement the most effective prevention
strategy. Which EBP approach should they follow first?
A. Review past ICU protocols
B. Formulate a clinical question and search for evidence
C. Implement all new infection-control recommendations immediately
D. Conduct staff satisfaction surveys
Rationale: B. EBP begins with asking a focused clinical question to identify
relevant evidence.
12. A nurse is considering adopting a new electronic medication
administration system. Which factor is critical to consider in
addition to researchevidence?
A. Cost only
B. Nurse preference and patient safety
C. Marketing claims from the vendor
D. Department size
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