NUR112 - Exam 1 Study Guide QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Breakdown of questions:kksd 10 medication calculation questionsrdss 20 medication administration questions 10 professionalism/healthcardde delivery questionskookmjd 1. Why is evidence-based practice so important in nursing? ● Evidence-based practice: nursing care provided that is supported by sound scientific rationale. (problem-sFfffolving approach) ● EBP blends the science & art of nursing ● EBP is important because it increases confidence in the care that is being delivered. ● By using EBP, we know we’re achieving the best possible outcomes for pt and aapt’s family. 2. How can you practice nursing using an evidence-based method? What is the “evidence” we use? ● The evidence use is scientific research journals - a good way to recognize these is by the reference list at the end (universities, hospitals, licensed professionals, etc). If there isn’t one, it probably isn’t a good article. ● Steps to Implementing EBP 1. Ask a question about a clinical area of interest 2. Collect the most relevant evidence & rank the strength of that evidence using a 1-7 scale, 1 being the strongest