NUR506
Evidence Based Practice
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary focus of evidence-based
practice (EBP) in nursing?
- A. Financial outcomes
- B. Patient outcomes
- C. Nurse satisfaction
- D. Hospital policies
- Correct ANS: B. Patient outcomes
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, - Rationale: The primary goal of EBP is to improve patient
outcomes by integrating the best available evidence into clinical
practice.
2. What is the first step in the EBP process?
- A. Critically appraising the evidence
- B. Developing a clinical question
- C. Implementing the practice change
- D. Evaluating the outcomes
- Correct ANS: B. Developing a clinical question
- Rationale: The EBP process begins with formulating a clear
and concise clinical question based on a patient's problem.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. The PICO(T) framework in EBP stands for Population,
Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and __________.
- Correct ANS: Time
- Rationale: The PICO(T) framework helps in structuring
clinical questions by considering the population, intervention,
comparison, outcome, and time frame.
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,4. In EBP, a __________ review is considered the highest level of
evidence.
- Correct ANS: Systematic
- Rationale: Systematic reviews are comprehensive
summaries of existing research on a particular topic, providing
high-quality evidence.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are
considered the gold standard for evaluating the effectiveness of
interventions.
- Correct ANS: True
- Rationale: RCTs are the gold standard because they
minimize bias and provide robust evidence on the effectiveness of
interventions.
6. True or False: Evidence-based practice only involves using
research evidence in clinical decision-making.
- Correct ANS: False
- Rationale: EBP also considers clinical expertise and patient
preferences alongside research evidence.
Multiple Response Questions
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, 7. Which of the following are components of the EBP process?
(Select all that apply)
- A. Formulating a clinical question
- B. Conducting research studies
- C. Appraising the evidence
- D. Implementing practice changes
- E. Evaluating outcomes
- Correct ANSs: A, C, D, E
- Rationale: The EBP process includes formulating a clinical
question, appraising the evidence, implementing practice changes,
and evaluating outcomes.
8. Select the types of qualitative research commonly used in EBP.
(Select all that apply)
- A. Phenomenology
- B. Grounded theory
- C. Meta-analysis
- D. Ethnography
- Correct ANSs: A, B, D
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Evidence Based Practice
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary focus of evidence-based
practice (EBP) in nursing?
- A. Financial outcomes
- B. Patient outcomes
- C. Nurse satisfaction
- D. Hospital policies
- Correct ANS: B. Patient outcomes
©2025
, - Rationale: The primary goal of EBP is to improve patient
outcomes by integrating the best available evidence into clinical
practice.
2. What is the first step in the EBP process?
- A. Critically appraising the evidence
- B. Developing a clinical question
- C. Implementing the practice change
- D. Evaluating the outcomes
- Correct ANS: B. Developing a clinical question
- Rationale: The EBP process begins with formulating a clear
and concise clinical question based on a patient's problem.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. The PICO(T) framework in EBP stands for Population,
Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and __________.
- Correct ANS: Time
- Rationale: The PICO(T) framework helps in structuring
clinical questions by considering the population, intervention,
comparison, outcome, and time frame.
©2025
,4. In EBP, a __________ review is considered the highest level of
evidence.
- Correct ANS: Systematic
- Rationale: Systematic reviews are comprehensive
summaries of existing research on a particular topic, providing
high-quality evidence.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are
considered the gold standard for evaluating the effectiveness of
interventions.
- Correct ANS: True
- Rationale: RCTs are the gold standard because they
minimize bias and provide robust evidence on the effectiveness of
interventions.
6. True or False: Evidence-based practice only involves using
research evidence in clinical decision-making.
- Correct ANS: False
- Rationale: EBP also considers clinical expertise and patient
preferences alongside research evidence.
Multiple Response Questions
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, 7. Which of the following are components of the EBP process?
(Select all that apply)
- A. Formulating a clinical question
- B. Conducting research studies
- C. Appraising the evidence
- D. Implementing practice changes
- E. Evaluating outcomes
- Correct ANSs: A, C, D, E
- Rationale: The EBP process includes formulating a clinical
question, appraising the evidence, implementing practice changes,
and evaluating outcomes.
8. Select the types of qualitative research commonly used in EBP.
(Select all that apply)
- A. Phenomenology
- B. Grounded theory
- C. Meta-analysis
- D. Ethnography
- Correct ANSs: A, B, D
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