BARKLEY EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS Comprehensive 150 Question Practice
Examination – New Edition
SECTION I: FOUNDATIONS OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Question 1
Which of the following are parts of evidence-based practice?
A. Clinician
B. Patient
C. Evidence
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the clinician's
expertise, the patient's values and preferences, and the best
available evidence. All three components are essential to EBP.
Question 2
Which component of nursing is the key to building evidence-based
practice?
A. Theory
B. Process
,C. Research
D. Education
Answer: C
Rationale: Research validates and expands nursing knowledge,
forming the foundation for evidence-based practice. Theory and
process are tools used within EBP but are not the key building
component.
Question 3
Nursing research should be utilized by:
A. Only nurse researchers
B. Only advanced practice nurses
C. Nurses at all levels of practice
D. Only nurse educators
Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing research should be utilized by nurses at all levels
of practice to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient
outcomes. Restricting research utilization to specific roles excludes
bedside nurses who are essential to implementing evidence at the
point of care.
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. To reduce healthcare costs
B. To standardize all nursing care
,C. To improve patient outcomes and quality of care
D. To increase nurse autonomy
Answer: C
Rationale: The ultimate goal of EBP is to provide the highest quality
of care and improve patient outcomes by integrating the best
evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences.
Question 5
Which type of research involves the collection and analysis of numerical
data?
A. Qualitative research
B. Quantitative research
C. Mixed-methods research
D. Descriptive research
Answer: B
Rationale: Quantitative research focuses on objective
measurements and numerical analysis to test hypotheses and
determine cause-and-effect relationships.
Question 6
Which type of research focuses on understanding human experiences and
meanings?
A. Quantitative research
B. Qualitative research
C. Correlational research
D. Experimental research
, Answer: B
Rationale: Qualitative research is exploratory and seeks to
understand underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations through
non-numerical data like interviews and observations.
Question 7
What is the first step in the evidence-based practice process?
A. Searching for evidence
B. Asking a clinical question
C. Appraising the evidence
D. Implementing the change
Answer: B
Rationale: The EBP process begins with formulating a clear, focused
clinical question that addresses a specific patient problem or issue.
Question 8
What does the acronym PICO stand for in evidence-based practice?
A. Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome
B. Population, Indicator, Control, Observation
C. Problem, Implementation, Change, Outcome
D. Practice, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization
Answer: A
Rationale: PICO is a mnemonic used to describe the four elements of
a good clinical question: Patient/Population, Intervention,
Comparison, and Outcome.
QUESTIONS Comprehensive 150 Question Practice
Examination – New Edition
SECTION I: FOUNDATIONS OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Question 1
Which of the following are parts of evidence-based practice?
A. Clinician
B. Patient
C. Evidence
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the clinician's
expertise, the patient's values and preferences, and the best
available evidence. All three components are essential to EBP.
Question 2
Which component of nursing is the key to building evidence-based
practice?
A. Theory
B. Process
,C. Research
D. Education
Answer: C
Rationale: Research validates and expands nursing knowledge,
forming the foundation for evidence-based practice. Theory and
process are tools used within EBP but are not the key building
component.
Question 3
Nursing research should be utilized by:
A. Only nurse researchers
B. Only advanced practice nurses
C. Nurses at all levels of practice
D. Only nurse educators
Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing research should be utilized by nurses at all levels
of practice to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient
outcomes. Restricting research utilization to specific roles excludes
bedside nurses who are essential to implementing evidence at the
point of care.
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. To reduce healthcare costs
B. To standardize all nursing care
,C. To improve patient outcomes and quality of care
D. To increase nurse autonomy
Answer: C
Rationale: The ultimate goal of EBP is to provide the highest quality
of care and improve patient outcomes by integrating the best
evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences.
Question 5
Which type of research involves the collection and analysis of numerical
data?
A. Qualitative research
B. Quantitative research
C. Mixed-methods research
D. Descriptive research
Answer: B
Rationale: Quantitative research focuses on objective
measurements and numerical analysis to test hypotheses and
determine cause-and-effect relationships.
Question 6
Which type of research focuses on understanding human experiences and
meanings?
A. Quantitative research
B. Qualitative research
C. Correlational research
D. Experimental research
, Answer: B
Rationale: Qualitative research is exploratory and seeks to
understand underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations through
non-numerical data like interviews and observations.
Question 7
What is the first step in the evidence-based practice process?
A. Searching for evidence
B. Asking a clinical question
C. Appraising the evidence
D. Implementing the change
Answer: B
Rationale: The EBP process begins with formulating a clear, focused
clinical question that addresses a specific patient problem or issue.
Question 8
What does the acronym PICO stand for in evidence-based practice?
A. Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome
B. Population, Indicator, Control, Observation
C. Problem, Implementation, Change, Outcome
D. Practice, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization
Answer: A
Rationale: PICO is a mnemonic used to describe the four elements of
a good clinical question: Patient/Population, Intervention,
Comparison, and Outcome.
