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Testbank for Schmidt & Brown 5th Edition
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Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
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Testbank prepared by:d$/ d$/ d$/d$/
Arlene H. Morris, EdD, RN, CNE and De
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bbie Faulk, PhD, RN, CNE
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both of Auburn Montgomery School of Nursing
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CHAPTER 1 d$/ d$/
WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
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Multiple Choice d$/ d$/
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Definition of research (p. 14) d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
1. Which of the following is the best definition of research?
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a. Critically thinking about problems that occur in health care to determine poss
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ible solutions. d$/ d$/
b. Information that is based on personal experience or tradition. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or the d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
discovery of solutions to problems or questions. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. Trying a variety of approaches to a clinical problem and settling on the appr
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oach that is effective more often than not. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
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Definition of research utilization (p. 4)
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2. Which of the following is the best definition of research utilization?
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a. Applying research findings from individual studies to practice. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
b. Analyzing multiple research studies to synthesize findings. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. Appreciating the importance of clinical decision making. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. Using previous personal experience to build confidence. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
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3. Which of the following is the best definition of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
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a. Application of research findings based on scientific theories in a clinical setti d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
ng. d$/
b. Research studies that correspond to nationally established priorities for health
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care, conducted by experts in their fields. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. Use of theory-derived, research- d$/ d$/ d$/
based information in making decisions about health care delivery, with c
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onsideration of individual needs and preferences and the clinical expertis d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
e of the provider. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. Using the individual health care provider’s perception of truth without consci
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ous attention or reasoning. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
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Difference between research utilization and EBP (pp. 4-5)
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4. Which of the following best describes the difference between research utilization an
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a. Research utilization is a process of evaluating multiple studies for the most g
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eneralizable findings; EBP is use of the most recent study on a topic.d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
b. Research utilization involves changing practice based on findings of a si
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ngle research study; EBP is the syntheses of findings from multiple stud
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ies to incorporate with practitioner skills and client preference to deter
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mine best care. d$/ d$/ d$/
c. Research utilization is the application of research findings to health care prac
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tice; EBP is considered in selecting medication options.
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d. Research utilization is review of research publications; EBP is using the heal
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
thcare provider’s perception of what care would be best in individual situatio
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ns. d$/
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Evidence from other disciplines (p. 6)
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5. In what way can evidence from disciplines other than nursing be helpful?
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a. Theory based non- d$/ d$/
nursing evidence can provide a basis on which to build new evidence.
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b. Non-
nursing evidence supports the use of nursing knowledge obtained by trial and
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error. d$/ d$/
c. Clinical decision making can be based on findings from single non-
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nursing research studies. d$/ d$/ d$/
d. All evidence is equally important to the practice of nursing.
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Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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6. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle
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Ms. Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair.
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You ask your preceptor why this is done and she answers, “This is what we have
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always done, so go do NURSINGTB.COM it.” This is an example of which type of e
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vidence? d$/
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b. Intuition d$/
c. Borrowed evidence d$/ d$/
d. Tradition d$/
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Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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7. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle
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Ms. Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair.
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You ask your preceptor why this is done and she answers, “Because I said so.” Th
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is is an example of which type of evidence?
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a. Intuition d$/
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Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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8. Trial and error is not a preferred approach for delivering nursing care because
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a. it is not based on systematic scientific approaches.
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b. it is not a sanctioned method by the American Nurses Association.
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c. it is based only on intuition and therefore not scientifically based.
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d. patient outcomes are always based only on level 1 evidence.
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Identification of sources of evidence (p. 8)
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9. Many nurses in clinical settings base nursing interventions on information obtained
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from a. level 1 evidence.
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b. individual research studies. d$/ d$/ d$/
c. colleagues. d$/
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Barriers to adopting EBP (p. 8)
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10. Studies have shown that the reasons that nurses do not draw on research are relate
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d to d$/ d$/
a. communication problems. d$/ d$/
b. individual and organizational factors. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. personal disinterest. d$/ d$/
d. rapid organizational changes. d$/ d$/ d$/
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Environment for EBP to flourish (p. 11)
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11. Which of the following promotes consistent EBP practice changes in an institution?
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a. Clinical experts such as Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) should be the aut
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hority for any change in practices. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
b. Change champions are needed on each work shift to facilitate practice c
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hanges. d$/
c. Nurse managers must mandate research within healthcare institutions.
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d. Opinion leaders should enforce adherence to their opinions.
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Environment for EBP to flourish (p. 10)
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12. One method for overcoming a lack of resources to access evidence is to
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a. devote 15 minutes a day to reading evidence related to a clinical problem.
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b. attend conferences where clinical research is presented.. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. bookmark important Web sites that are sources of clinical guidelines. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. collaborate with a nursing program for access to resources. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
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Barriers to adopting EBP (p. 9)
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13. What steps can be taken to overcome the time barrier to adopting an EBP?
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a. Devote 15 minutes a day to reading evidence related to a clinical problem.
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b. Subscribe to e-mail summaries of research studies in your area of interest. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. Take advantage of available technologies to provide quick and convenient ac
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cess to relevant data and clinical guidelines. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/d$/
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Parts of a research article (p. 18)
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14. Which section of a research article provides an overview of the study?
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Testbank for Schmidt & Brown 5th Edition
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Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
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d$/
Testbank prepared by:d$/ d$/ d$/d$/
Arlene H. Morris, EdD, RN, CNE and De
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bbie Faulk, PhD, RN, CNE
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both of Auburn Montgomery School of Nursing
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CHAPTER 1 d$/ d$/
WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
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Multiple Choice d$/ d$/
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Definition of research (p. 14) d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
1. Which of the following is the best definition of research?
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a. Critically thinking about problems that occur in health care to determine poss
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ible solutions. d$/ d$/
b. Information that is based on personal experience or tradition. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or the d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
discovery of solutions to problems or questions. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. Trying a variety of approaches to a clinical problem and settling on the appr
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
oach that is effective more often than not. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
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Definition of research utilization (p. 4)
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2. Which of the following is the best definition of research utilization?
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a. Applying research findings from individual studies to practice. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
b. Analyzing multiple research studies to synthesize findings. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. Appreciating the importance of clinical decision making. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. Using previous personal experience to build confidence. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
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Definition of EBP (pp. 4-5) d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
3. Which of the following is the best definition of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
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a. Application of research findings based on scientific theories in a clinical setti d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
ng. d$/
b. Research studies that correspond to nationally established priorities for health
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care, conducted by experts in their fields. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. Use of theory-derived, research- d$/ d$/ d$/
based information in making decisions about health care delivery, with c
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onsideration of individual needs and preferences and the clinical expertis d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
e of the provider. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. Using the individual health care provider’s perception of truth without consci
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
ous attention or reasoning. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d$/
Difference between research utilization and EBP (pp. 4-5)
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4. Which of the following best describes the difference between research utilization an
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d d$/
EBP? d$/
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a. Research utilization is a process of evaluating multiple studies for the most g
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eneralizable findings; EBP is use of the most recent study on a topic.d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
b. Research utilization involves changing practice based on findings of a si
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ngle research study; EBP is the syntheses of findings from multiple stud
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
ies to incorporate with practitioner skills and client preference to deter
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
mine best care. d$/ d$/ d$/
c. Research utilization is the application of research findings to health care prac
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
tice; EBP is considered in selecting medication options.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. Research utilization is review of research publications; EBP is using the heal
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
thcare provider’s perception of what care would be best in individual situatio
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
ns. d$/
d$/
Evidence from other disciplines (p. 6)
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5. In what way can evidence from disciplines other than nursing be helpful?
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a. Theory based non- d$/ d$/
nursing evidence can provide a basis on which to build new evidence.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
b. Non-
nursing evidence supports the use of nursing knowledge obtained by trial and
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
error. d$/ d$/
c. Clinical decision making can be based on findings from single non-
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
nursing research studies. d$/ d$/ d$/
d. All evidence is equally important to the practice of nursing.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d$/
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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6. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
Ms. Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
You ask your preceptor why this is done and she answers, “This is what we have
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always done, so go do NURSINGTB.COM it.” This is an example of which type of e
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
vidence? d$/
a. Trial and error d$/ d$/ d$/
b. Intuition d$/
c. Borrowed evidence d$/ d$/
d. Tradition d$/
d$/
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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7. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
Ms. Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
You ask your preceptor why this is done and she answers, “Because I said so.” Th
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
is is an example of which type of evidence?
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a. Intuition d$/
b. Tradition d$/
c. Authority d$/
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Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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8. Trial and error is not a preferred approach for delivering nursing care because
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a. it is not based on systematic scientific approaches.
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b. it is not a sanctioned method by the American Nurses Association.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. it is based only on intuition and therefore not scientifically based.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. patient outcomes are always based only on level 1 evidence.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d$/
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 8)
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
9. Many nurses in clinical settings base nursing interventions on information obtained
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
from a. level 1 evidence.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
b. individual research studies. d$/ d$/ d$/
c. colleagues. d$/
d. the American Nurses Association. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d$/
Barriers to adopting EBP (p. 8)
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10. Studies have shown that the reasons that nurses do not draw on research are relate
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d to d$/ d$/
a. communication problems. d$/ d$/
b. individual and organizational factors. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. personal disinterest. d$/ d$/
d. rapid organizational changes. d$/ d$/ d$/
d$/
Environment for EBP to flourish (p. 11)
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
11. Which of the following promotes consistent EBP practice changes in an institution?
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a. Clinical experts such as Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) should be the aut
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
hority for any change in practices. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
b. Change champions are needed on each work shift to facilitate practice c
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
hanges. d$/
c. Nurse managers must mandate research within healthcare institutions.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. Opinion leaders should enforce adherence to their opinions.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
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Environment for EBP to flourish (p. 10)
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
12. One method for overcoming a lack of resources to access evidence is to
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
a. devote 15 minutes a day to reading evidence related to a clinical problem.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
b. attend conferences where clinical research is presented.. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. bookmark important Web sites that are sources of clinical guidelines. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d. collaborate with a nursing program for access to resources. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
d$/
Barriers to adopting EBP (p. 9)
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
13. What steps can be taken to overcome the time barrier to adopting an EBP?
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
a. Devote 15 minutes a day to reading evidence related to a clinical problem.
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
b. Subscribe to e-mail summaries of research studies in your area of interest. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
c. Take advantage of available technologies to provide quick and convenient ac
d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
cess to relevant data and clinical guidelines. d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/d$/
d. All of the above d$/ d$/ d$/ d$/
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Parts of a research article (p. 18)
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14. Which section of a research article provides an overview of the study?
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