NSG 350 EBP Midterm Questions With Complete Solutions

finding evidence correct answer: 1) search for an evidence based guidline: Ex. trip database 2) search reputable sites: Ex or 3) search databases: CINAHL (most relevant nursing database) evidence based guidelines correct answer: - evidence based clinical practice guidelines are intended to be generic (not designed for a particular agency but to be applied to a variety of agencies) - guidelines are used and often transformed when translated into practice standards and clinical protocols - advantages of using/finding a guideline: saves time, easy to use, usually greater expertise of composers of guidelines what are the advantages of using/finding a evidence based guideline correct answer: - saves time - easy to use - usually greater expertise of composers of guidelines must haves for guidelines correct answer: - developed by a team - provides a clear method to how the guideline was developed (alternately provides hyperlink to where user can find method). often a summary statement is provided, may not include the method (author may state where it can be found) - grade based on 'strength' of evidence (ex. grading of A because randomized control trials have been conducted) - gives clear recommendations (often labeled with strength of evidence to 'back' the recommendation sites for guidelines correct answer: - trip databases - - pubmed for handhelds - - uptodate - professional organizations: registered nurses association of ontario, center for disease, reputable organizations r/t expertise/interest () primary source correct answer: - written by person who generated ideas/conducted the research - preferred source - look for peer-reviewed secondary sources correct answer: - summarizes or quotes from