Clinical Judgment Exam 2
ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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1. What is the first step in implementing an evidence-
based practice change?
A. Implement the change
B. Evaluate outcomes
C. Determine the need for a change
D. Integrate the change
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Determine the need for a change
Rationale: EBP begins by identifying a procedure, problem,
or process that could be improved.
2. A nurse wants to determine whether a current clinical
procedure should be modified. What should the nurse do
first?
A. Purchase new equipment
B. Identify the need for improvement
,C. Implement a new procedure
D. Collect post-implementation data
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Identify the need for
improvement
Rationale: Before searching for evidence or designing a
change, the nurse must recognize that a practice issue exists.
3. Which sources would provide strong evidence when
searching for a practice change? Select all that apply.
A. Literature reviews
B. Practice guidelines
C. Standards of care
D. Social media comments
E. Personal opinions
CORRECT ANSWER: A, B, and C
Rationale: Literature reviews, evidence-based guidelines, and
standards of care are appropriate sources for determining best
practice.
,4. What is the primary purpose of critically analyzing
evidence?
A. To make the change immediately
B. To determine the strength and applicability of the evidence
C. To eliminate the need for evaluation
D. To obtain staff approval
CORRECT ANSWER: B. To determine the strength and
applicability of the evidence
Rationale: Critical appraisal considers evidence quality,
feasibility, risks, benefits, and applicability to practice.
5. A nurse determines that a proposed intervention has
strong evidence but requires resources unavailable in the
facility. Which EBP consideration is being addressed?
A. Feasibility
B. Assessment
C. Diagnosis
D. Delegation
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Feasibility
Rationale: Evidence must be practical and achievable within
the available resources.
, 6. During which EBP step does the nurse identify the
personnel and resources needed for implementation?
A. Locate evidence
B. Critically analyze evidence
C. Design the practice change
D. Maintain the practice change
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Design the practice change
Rationale: Designing the change involves planning the
resources, personnel, and processes necessary for
implementation.
7. What is the primary purpose of collecting outcomes
data after implementing an EBP change?
A. To determine effectiveness
B. To assign nursing diagnoses
C. To identify staffing needs only
D. To replace assessment
ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED.pdf
1. What is the first step in implementing an evidence-
based practice change?
A. Implement the change
B. Evaluate outcomes
C. Determine the need for a change
D. Integrate the change
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Determine the need for a change
Rationale: EBP begins by identifying a procedure, problem,
or process that could be improved.
2. A nurse wants to determine whether a current clinical
procedure should be modified. What should the nurse do
first?
A. Purchase new equipment
B. Identify the need for improvement
,C. Implement a new procedure
D. Collect post-implementation data
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Identify the need for
improvement
Rationale: Before searching for evidence or designing a
change, the nurse must recognize that a practice issue exists.
3. Which sources would provide strong evidence when
searching for a practice change? Select all that apply.
A. Literature reviews
B. Practice guidelines
C. Standards of care
D. Social media comments
E. Personal opinions
CORRECT ANSWER: A, B, and C
Rationale: Literature reviews, evidence-based guidelines, and
standards of care are appropriate sources for determining best
practice.
,4. What is the primary purpose of critically analyzing
evidence?
A. To make the change immediately
B. To determine the strength and applicability of the evidence
C. To eliminate the need for evaluation
D. To obtain staff approval
CORRECT ANSWER: B. To determine the strength and
applicability of the evidence
Rationale: Critical appraisal considers evidence quality,
feasibility, risks, benefits, and applicability to practice.
5. A nurse determines that a proposed intervention has
strong evidence but requires resources unavailable in the
facility. Which EBP consideration is being addressed?
A. Feasibility
B. Assessment
C. Diagnosis
D. Delegation
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Feasibility
Rationale: Evidence must be practical and achievable within
the available resources.
, 6. During which EBP step does the nurse identify the
personnel and resources needed for implementation?
A. Locate evidence
B. Critically analyze evidence
C. Design the practice change
D. Maintain the practice change
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Design the practice change
Rationale: Designing the change involves planning the
resources, personnel, and processes necessary for
implementation.
7. What is the primary purpose of collecting outcomes
data after implementing an EBP change?
A. To determine effectiveness
B. To assign nursing diagnoses
C. To identify staffing needs only
D. To replace assessment
