AGPCNP NURS6011
EBP for Patient Centered Care & Population
Health
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key component of evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
- A. Clinical expertise
- B. Patient preferences
- C. Best available evidence
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
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, - Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates clinical
expertise, patient preferences, and the best available evidence to
provide high-quality care.
2. What is the primary goal of patient-centered care?
- A. To reduce healthcare costs
- B. To improve patient satisfaction
- C. To focus on the needs and preferences of the patient
- D. To enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery
- ANS: C. To focus on the needs and preferences of the patient
- Rationale: Patient-centered care prioritizes the needs,
preferences, and values of the patient in all aspects of care
delivery.
3. Which of the following is an example of a population health
intervention?
- A. Individual patient counseling
- B. Community vaccination programs
- C. Prescription of medications
- D. Surgical procedures
- ANS: B. Community vaccination programs
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, - Rationale: Population health interventions, such as
community vaccination programs, aim to improve health
outcomes at the population level.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The __________ model emphasizes the integration of clinical
expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence into the
decision-making process for patient care.
- ANS: Evidence-based practice
- Rationale: The evidence-based practice model integrates
clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence to
guide decision-making in patient care.
5. __________ is the systematic review and appraisal of research
evidence to inform clinical practice and decision-making.
- ANS: Evidence synthesis
- Rationale: Evidence synthesis involves the systematic
review and appraisal of research evidence to inform clinical
practice and decision-making.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Evidence-based practice (EBP) requires the use
of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) as the only source of
evidence.
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, - ANS: False
- Rationale: EBP utilizes a variety of evidence sources,
including RCTs, observational studies, expert opinion, and patient
preferences.
7. True or False: Patient-centered care involves shared decision-
making between the patient and healthcare provider.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Patient-centered care involves shared decision-
making, where patients and healthcare providers collaborate to
make informed decisions about care.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are essential steps in the evidence-
based practice process? (Select all that apply)
- A. Formulating a clinical question
- B. Searching for relevant evidence
- C. Appraising the quality of evidence
- D. Implementing evidence into practice
- ANS: A, B, C, D
- Rationale: The EBP process includes formulating a clinical
question, searching for relevant evidence, appraising the quality
of evidence, and implementing evidence into practice.
©2024/2025
EBP for Patient Centered Care & Population
Health
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key component of evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
- A. Clinical expertise
- B. Patient preferences
- C. Best available evidence
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates clinical
expertise, patient preferences, and the best available evidence to
provide high-quality care.
2. What is the primary goal of patient-centered care?
- A. To reduce healthcare costs
- B. To improve patient satisfaction
- C. To focus on the needs and preferences of the patient
- D. To enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery
- ANS: C. To focus on the needs and preferences of the patient
- Rationale: Patient-centered care prioritizes the needs,
preferences, and values of the patient in all aspects of care
delivery.
3. Which of the following is an example of a population health
intervention?
- A. Individual patient counseling
- B. Community vaccination programs
- C. Prescription of medications
- D. Surgical procedures
- ANS: B. Community vaccination programs
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Population health interventions, such as
community vaccination programs, aim to improve health
outcomes at the population level.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The __________ model emphasizes the integration of clinical
expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence into the
decision-making process for patient care.
- ANS: Evidence-based practice
- Rationale: The evidence-based practice model integrates
clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence to
guide decision-making in patient care.
5. __________ is the systematic review and appraisal of research
evidence to inform clinical practice and decision-making.
- ANS: Evidence synthesis
- Rationale: Evidence synthesis involves the systematic
review and appraisal of research evidence to inform clinical
practice and decision-making.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Evidence-based practice (EBP) requires the use
of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) as the only source of
evidence.
©2024/2025
, - ANS: False
- Rationale: EBP utilizes a variety of evidence sources,
including RCTs, observational studies, expert opinion, and patient
preferences.
7. True or False: Patient-centered care involves shared decision-
making between the patient and healthcare provider.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Patient-centered care involves shared decision-
making, where patients and healthcare providers collaborate to
make informed decisions about care.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are essential steps in the evidence-
based practice process? (Select all that apply)
- A. Formulating a clinical question
- B. Searching for relevant evidence
- C. Appraising the quality of evidence
- D. Implementing evidence into practice
- ANS: A, B, C, D
- Rationale: The EBP process includes formulating a clinical
question, searching for relevant evidence, appraising the quality
of evidence, and implementing evidence into practice.
©2024/2025
