NU 664
Clinical Decision Making
MIDTERM EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. Multiple Choice:
When considering the principles of evidence-based practice, which
of the following steps is most critical to ensure effective clinical
decision-making?
A) Identifying the clinical problem
B) Appraising the evidence
C) Applying the evidence to practice
D) Reflecting on the process
Answer: C) Applying the evidence to practice
Rationale: Applying the evidence is crucial because it integrates
the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values,
directly impacting patient outcomes.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank:
In advanced clinical decision-making, __________ refers to the use
of mathematical models to support decision processes and is often
employed in diagnostic reasoning.
Answer: Bayesian Analysis
©2024/2025
, Rationale: Bayesian Analysis is a statistical method used to
update the probability for a hypothesis as more evidence or
information becomes available.
3. True/False:
Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) are designed to replace
clinician judgment.
Answer: False
Rationale: CDSS are designed to augment clinician judgment by
providing evidence-based recommendations, not to replace the
clinician's expertise.
4. Multiple Response:
Which of the following factors can influence clinical decision-
making? (Select all that apply)
A) Patient preferences
B) Interprofessional collaboration
C) Healthcare policies
D) Hospital financial constraints
E) Weather conditions
©2024/2025
Clinical Decision Making
MIDTERM EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. Multiple Choice:
When considering the principles of evidence-based practice, which
of the following steps is most critical to ensure effective clinical
decision-making?
A) Identifying the clinical problem
B) Appraising the evidence
C) Applying the evidence to practice
D) Reflecting on the process
Answer: C) Applying the evidence to practice
Rationale: Applying the evidence is crucial because it integrates
the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values,
directly impacting patient outcomes.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank:
In advanced clinical decision-making, __________ refers to the use
of mathematical models to support decision processes and is often
employed in diagnostic reasoning.
Answer: Bayesian Analysis
©2024/2025
, Rationale: Bayesian Analysis is a statistical method used to
update the probability for a hypothesis as more evidence or
information becomes available.
3. True/False:
Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) are designed to replace
clinician judgment.
Answer: False
Rationale: CDSS are designed to augment clinician judgment by
providing evidence-based recommendations, not to replace the
clinician's expertise.
4. Multiple Response:
Which of the following factors can influence clinical decision-
making? (Select all that apply)
A) Patient preferences
B) Interprofessional collaboration
C) Healthcare policies
D) Hospital financial constraints
E) Weather conditions
©2024/2025
