NU 430 Evidence Based Nursing Research &
Practice
Complete Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which step in evidence-based practice involves integrating
research findings with clinical expertise and patient preferences?
- A. Appraise evidence
- B. Formulate a clinical question
- C. Implement evidence in practice
- D. Disseminate findings
ANS : C. Implement evidence in practice
Rationale : Evidence-based practice requires combining
validated research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to
optimize care.
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,2. Which type of research provides the most reliable evidence
for evidence-based practice?
- A. Cohort studies
- B. Expert opinion
- C. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
- D. Case series
ANS : C. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
Rationale : RCTs minimize bias and offer robust evidence by
randomly assigning interventions.
3. What is the significance of clinical guidelines in evidence-
based nursing practice?
- A. They dictate mandatory protocols for all healthcare settings
- B. They provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical
care
- C. They replace individual clinical judgment
- D. They focus on administrative policies rather than patient
care
ANS : B. They provide evidence-based recommendations for
clinical care
Rationale : Clinical guidelines synthesize research findings to
standardize and improve healthcare practices.
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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The ____, model is often used to structure clinical questions
in evidence-based practice to guide research and interventions.
ANS : PICO
Rationale : PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison,
Outcome) is a foundational tool for formulating research
questions in clinical practice.
5. Meta-analysis combines data from multiple ____, to provide
statistically stronger conclusions about clinical interventions.
ANS : Studies
Rationale : Meta-analysis aggregates findings from various
studies, increasing evidence reliability and validity.
6. The process of critically appraising research evidence
involves evaluating its validity, reliability, and ____.
ANS : Applicability
Rationale : Applicability ensures the relevance of research
findings to specific patient populations or practice settings.
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Practice
Complete Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which step in evidence-based practice involves integrating
research findings with clinical expertise and patient preferences?
- A. Appraise evidence
- B. Formulate a clinical question
- C. Implement evidence in practice
- D. Disseminate findings
ANS : C. Implement evidence in practice
Rationale : Evidence-based practice requires combining
validated research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to
optimize care.
©2025
,2. Which type of research provides the most reliable evidence
for evidence-based practice?
- A. Cohort studies
- B. Expert opinion
- C. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
- D. Case series
ANS : C. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
Rationale : RCTs minimize bias and offer robust evidence by
randomly assigning interventions.
3. What is the significance of clinical guidelines in evidence-
based nursing practice?
- A. They dictate mandatory protocols for all healthcare settings
- B. They provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical
care
- C. They replace individual clinical judgment
- D. They focus on administrative policies rather than patient
care
ANS : B. They provide evidence-based recommendations for
clinical care
Rationale : Clinical guidelines synthesize research findings to
standardize and improve healthcare practices.
©2025
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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The ____, model is often used to structure clinical questions
in evidence-based practice to guide research and interventions.
ANS : PICO
Rationale : PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison,
Outcome) is a foundational tool for formulating research
questions in clinical practice.
5. Meta-analysis combines data from multiple ____, to provide
statistically stronger conclusions about clinical interventions.
ANS : Studies
Rationale : Meta-analysis aggregates findings from various
studies, increasing evidence reliability and validity.
6. The process of critically appraising research evidence
involves evaluating its validity, reliability, and ____.
ANS : Applicability
Rationale : Applicability ensures the relevance of research
findings to specific patient populations or practice settings.
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