NUR 621 (Adult_Gero Acute) MOD #1, Part 2 (Evidence and USPSTF guidelines) Questions with
CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1:
3 components of evidence-based practice?
Answer:
patient preferences
2. clinical expertise
3. research evidence
Question 2:
what are 6 steps of evidence-based practice?
Answer:
PICOT Search Appraise Integrate Evaluate Disseminate (PSA-IED)
Question 3:
what does PICOT stand for?
Answer:
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Time
Question 4:
example: write a PICOT question to reduce the rising number of pressure ulcers amongst patients
in a LTC facility
Answer:
In term of LTC residents (P), does using pressure reducing mattresses (I) compared to a normal
mattress (C), reduce pressure ulcers (O), in 6 months? (T)
Question 5:
systematic reviews of random control trials, clinical practice guidelines, meta-analysis, summaries,
and synopses represent
Answer:
level one - highest quality of evidence
, Question 6:
level 2 evidence is:
Answer:
RCT
Question 7:
level 3 evidence is:
Answer:
quasi experiential design
Question 8:
level 4 evidence is:
Answer:
case control, cohort studies
Question 9:
level 5 evidence is:
Answer:
integrative reviews, meta synthesis
Question 10:
level 6 evidence is:
Answer:
quality improvement studies, qualitative and quantitative research, and case studies
Question 11:
narrative review, expert opinions represent
Answer:
level seven - lowest quality of evidence
Question 12:
Which evidence source is most reliable?
-systematic reviews of 10 RCT
CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1:
3 components of evidence-based practice?
Answer:
patient preferences
2. clinical expertise
3. research evidence
Question 2:
what are 6 steps of evidence-based practice?
Answer:
PICOT Search Appraise Integrate Evaluate Disseminate (PSA-IED)
Question 3:
what does PICOT stand for?
Answer:
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Time
Question 4:
example: write a PICOT question to reduce the rising number of pressure ulcers amongst patients
in a LTC facility
Answer:
In term of LTC residents (P), does using pressure reducing mattresses (I) compared to a normal
mattress (C), reduce pressure ulcers (O), in 6 months? (T)
Question 5:
systematic reviews of random control trials, clinical practice guidelines, meta-analysis, summaries,
and synopses represent
Answer:
level one - highest quality of evidence
, Question 6:
level 2 evidence is:
Answer:
RCT
Question 7:
level 3 evidence is:
Answer:
quasi experiential design
Question 8:
level 4 evidence is:
Answer:
case control, cohort studies
Question 9:
level 5 evidence is:
Answer:
integrative reviews, meta synthesis
Question 10:
level 6 evidence is:
Answer:
quality improvement studies, qualitative and quantitative research, and case studies
Question 11:
narrative review, expert opinions represent
Answer:
level seven - lowest quality of evidence
Question 12:
Which evidence source is most reliable?
-systematic reviews of 10 RCT