NURS 6052 Essentials of Evidence Based Practice
Comprehensive Final Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
Question 1
Which framework is most commonly used to structure a
well‑focused clinical question in evidence‑based practice?
- A. SWOT
- B. PICO
- C. SMART
- D. PICOT
Correct ANS: B
Rationale:
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,The PICO framework (Population, Intervention, Comparison,
Outcome) is widely used in EBP to help clinicians formulate
clear, ANSable clinical questions that guide the search for
evidence.
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Question 2
In the hierarchy of evidence, systematic reviews and
meta‑analyses of randomized controlled trials are generally
considered to be:
- A. Level IV evidence
- B. Expert opinion
- C. Level I evidence
- D. Case‑control evidence
Correct ANS: C
Rationale:
Systematic reviews and meta‑analyses of RCTs are viewed as
Level I evidence because they synthesize data from multiple
well‑conducted studies, offering the highest level of reliability for
clinical decision making.
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Question 3
What is the primary purpose of critical appraisal in the
evidence‑based practice process?
- A. To modify clinical guidelines
- B. To evaluate the quality and applicability of research
evidence
- C. To generate new research questions only
- D. To establish statistical significance exclusively
Correct ANS: B
Rationale:
Critical appraisal involves systematically examining research
evidence to assess its validity, reliability, and applicability to a
specific clinical context, ensuring that practice decisions are based
on high‑quality evidence.
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Question 4
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, Which aspect of evidence‑based practice best describes the
process of integrating clinical expertise, patient preferences, and
the best research evidence?
- A. Evidence synthesis
- B. Knowledge translation
- C. Evidence‑based decision making
- D. Clinical governance
Correct ANS: C
Rationale:
Evidence‑based decision making is the process of merging the
best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values
to optimize healthcare outcomes.
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Question 5
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) is best categorized as which
type of study design in the evidence hierarchy?
- A. Descriptive study
- B. Experimental study
- C. Observational study
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Comprehensive Final Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
Question 1
Which framework is most commonly used to structure a
well‑focused clinical question in evidence‑based practice?
- A. SWOT
- B. PICO
- C. SMART
- D. PICOT
Correct ANS: B
Rationale:
©2025
,The PICO framework (Population, Intervention, Comparison,
Outcome) is widely used in EBP to help clinicians formulate
clear, ANSable clinical questions that guide the search for
evidence.
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Question 2
In the hierarchy of evidence, systematic reviews and
meta‑analyses of randomized controlled trials are generally
considered to be:
- A. Level IV evidence
- B. Expert opinion
- C. Level I evidence
- D. Case‑control evidence
Correct ANS: C
Rationale:
Systematic reviews and meta‑analyses of RCTs are viewed as
Level I evidence because they synthesize data from multiple
well‑conducted studies, offering the highest level of reliability for
clinical decision making.
©2025
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Question 3
What is the primary purpose of critical appraisal in the
evidence‑based practice process?
- A. To modify clinical guidelines
- B. To evaluate the quality and applicability of research
evidence
- C. To generate new research questions only
- D. To establish statistical significance exclusively
Correct ANS: B
Rationale:
Critical appraisal involves systematically examining research
evidence to assess its validity, reliability, and applicability to a
specific clinical context, ensuring that practice decisions are based
on high‑quality evidence.
---
Question 4
©2025
, Which aspect of evidence‑based practice best describes the
process of integrating clinical expertise, patient preferences, and
the best research evidence?
- A. Evidence synthesis
- B. Knowledge translation
- C. Evidence‑based decision making
- D. Clinical governance
Correct ANS: C
Rationale:
Evidence‑based decision making is the process of merging the
best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values
to optimize healthcare outcomes.
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Question 5
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) is best categorized as which
type of study design in the evidence hierarchy?
- A. Descriptive study
- B. Experimental study
- C. Observational study
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