NU 431 Evidence Based Nursing Research &
Practice
Complete Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary purpose of evidence-based nursing
practice?
- A. Reduce healthcare costs
- B. Enhance patient outcomes using best available evidence
- C. Implement traditional nursing practices
- D. Eliminate clinical decision-making autonomy
ANS : B. Enhance patient outcomes using best available
evidence
Rationale : Evidence-based practice integrates research
findings into clinical decision-making to improve patient care.
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,2. Which of the following is a hallmark of high-quality research
in evidence-based practice?
- A. Small sample sizes
- B. Peer-reviewed publication
- C. Use of anecdotal evidence
- D. Lack of statistical analysis
ANS : B. Peer-reviewed publication
Rationale : Peer-reviewed research ensures reliability and
validity through expert evaluation.
3. What is the first step in the evidence-based practice process?
- A. Formulate a clinical question
- B. Search for evidence
- C. Implement findings into practice
- D. Evaluate outcomes
ANS : A. Formulate a clinical question
Rationale : Developing a clear clinical question (e.g., using
PICO format) is essential to guide the search for evidence.
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4. The ____, framework is commonly used to structure clinical
questions in evidence-based practice.
ANS : PICO
Rationale : PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison,
Outcome) helps clarify the focus of research questions.
5. In evidence-based practice, ____, studies provide the highest
level of evidence for clinical decision-making.
ANS : Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
Rationale : RCTs minimize bias and establish causal
relationships, offering robust evidence.
6. The process of critically appraising research evidence
involves assessing validity, reliability, and ____.
ANS : Applicability
Rationale : Applicability ensures that findings are relevant to
specific clinical settings or patient populations.
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Practice
Complete Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary purpose of evidence-based nursing
practice?
- A. Reduce healthcare costs
- B. Enhance patient outcomes using best available evidence
- C. Implement traditional nursing practices
- D. Eliminate clinical decision-making autonomy
ANS : B. Enhance patient outcomes using best available
evidence
Rationale : Evidence-based practice integrates research
findings into clinical decision-making to improve patient care.
©2025
,2. Which of the following is a hallmark of high-quality research
in evidence-based practice?
- A. Small sample sizes
- B. Peer-reviewed publication
- C. Use of anecdotal evidence
- D. Lack of statistical analysis
ANS : B. Peer-reviewed publication
Rationale : Peer-reviewed research ensures reliability and
validity through expert evaluation.
3. What is the first step in the evidence-based practice process?
- A. Formulate a clinical question
- B. Search for evidence
- C. Implement findings into practice
- D. Evaluate outcomes
ANS : A. Formulate a clinical question
Rationale : Developing a clear clinical question (e.g., using
PICO format) is essential to guide the search for evidence.
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©2025
, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The ____, framework is commonly used to structure clinical
questions in evidence-based practice.
ANS : PICO
Rationale : PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison,
Outcome) helps clarify the focus of research questions.
5. In evidence-based practice, ____, studies provide the highest
level of evidence for clinical decision-making.
ANS : Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
Rationale : RCTs minimize bias and establish causal
relationships, offering robust evidence.
6. The process of critically appraising research evidence
involves assessing validity, reliability, and ____.
ANS : Applicability
Rationale : Applicability ensures that findings are relevant to
specific clinical settings or patient populations.
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