Evidence-Based Approach to EHR
Communication PREPARATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● What is the first step of evidence-based practice? Answer: Ask a
question.
● What does the spirit of inquiry refer to? Answer: A desire to
understand the knowledge and skills required to provide the best
possible care for clients and families.
● What are the seven steps of evidence-based practice? Answer: 1.
Encouraging the spirit of inquiry, 2. Asking questions (PICOT), 3.
Searching for evidence, 4. Appraising the evidence, 5. Integrating
research evidence, 6. Evaluating outcomes, 7. Sharing results.
● What are the benefits of evidence-based practice? Answer: Improved
client outcomes, lower costs, delivery of high-quality health care.
● What is a critical pathway? Answer: A guide used to standardize a
client's medication, exams, procedures, and rehabilitation during acute
care through discharge.
, ● What is the purpose of clinical practice guidelines? Answer: To
provide EBP recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of
disease.
● What type of research explores experiences and feelings from the
client's perspective? Answer: Qualitative research.
● What is the purpose of peer review in scholarly publications? Answer:
To ensure scientific quality and rigor by allowing experts to review the
article before publication.
● What is the PICOT framework used for? Answer: To develop a
specific and clear clinical question.
● What does each letter in PICOT stand for? Answer: P:
Patient/Population, I: Intervention, C: Control/Comparison, O: Outcome,
T: Time.
● What is the CRAAP tool used for? Answer: To evaluate information
sources for credibility.
● What does HIPAA protect? Answer: The unauthorized release of client
protected health information.
Communication PREPARATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● What is the first step of evidence-based practice? Answer: Ask a
question.
● What does the spirit of inquiry refer to? Answer: A desire to
understand the knowledge and skills required to provide the best
possible care for clients and families.
● What are the seven steps of evidence-based practice? Answer: 1.
Encouraging the spirit of inquiry, 2. Asking questions (PICOT), 3.
Searching for evidence, 4. Appraising the evidence, 5. Integrating
research evidence, 6. Evaluating outcomes, 7. Sharing results.
● What are the benefits of evidence-based practice? Answer: Improved
client outcomes, lower costs, delivery of high-quality health care.
● What is a critical pathway? Answer: A guide used to standardize a
client's medication, exams, procedures, and rehabilitation during acute
care through discharge.
, ● What is the purpose of clinical practice guidelines? Answer: To
provide EBP recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of
disease.
● What type of research explores experiences and feelings from the
client's perspective? Answer: Qualitative research.
● What is the purpose of peer review in scholarly publications? Answer:
To ensure scientific quality and rigor by allowing experts to review the
article before publication.
● What is the PICOT framework used for? Answer: To develop a
specific and clear clinical question.
● What does each letter in PICOT stand for? Answer: P:
Patient/Population, I: Intervention, C: Control/Comparison, O: Outcome,
T: Time.
● What is the CRAAP tool used for? Answer: To evaluate information
sources for credibility.
● What does HIPAA protect? Answer: The unauthorized release of client
protected health information.
