EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
The nursing instructor is explaining evidence-based practice (EBP) to nursing students. Which
statements are appropriate to include in the explanation?
(Select all that apply.)
A. "EBP tests hypotheses about health-related conditions."
B. "EBP promotes generalization of client care."
C. "EBP considers the client's needs, values, and choices."
D. "EBP is reflective of the best evidence from current research."
E. "EBP incorporates the nurse's clinical expertise." - ANS-C.
D.
E.
The nursing student is giving a presentation about nursing research. Which statement is most
appropriate for the student to include in the presentation?
A. "Nursing research tests hypotheses about health-related conditions and nursing care."
B. "Nursing research is clinical knowledge, expert opinion, or information resulting from research."
C. "Nursing research is illustrated by the client's choice to use an alternative treatment."
D. "Nursing research combines the best evidence from current studies, clinical nursing expertise, and
client preferences." - ANS-A
During a class about research methods, a nursing student asks the instructor, open double quote"What
is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?close double quote" Which response by
the instructor is the most appropriate?
A. "Qualitative research does not use the scientific method."
B. "Quantitative research uses precise measurement to collect data and analyze it statistically."
C. "Qualitative research is used to test relationships between variables."
D. "Quantitative research explores individuals' subjective experiences." - ANS-B
The nurse is critically appraising a research study. Which statement is reflective of an appraisal of the
study's reliability?
A. "The study's results are not applicable to clinical practice."
B. "Although the study was supposed to measure the client's wound healing, it really measured the
client's satisfaction with care."
C. "The study's results are applicable to clinical practice."
, D. "The original study was repeated three times, but it did not produce consistent results." - ANS-D
The nurse is participating in conducting a research study and needs to determine if an individual
qualifies to be a participant. Which criteria must be met for inclusion in a research study?
(Select all that apply.)
A. The individual must waive the right to anonymity.
B. The individual is informed of all aspects of the study.
C. The individual receives payment for participation.
D. The individual has given informed consent.
E. The individual meets all the inclusion criteria. - ANS-B
D
E
A group of nursing students are discussing clinical research questions. In describing the difference
between background questions and foreground questions, which student's statement is the most
appropriate?
A. "Background questions address a range of clinical issues"
B. "Answers to background questions may be found in drug guides."
C. "The answer to a foreground question addresses multiple clinical issues."
D. "Foreground questions are knowledge-based." - ANS-B
A nursing student is giving a classroom presentation about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which
statement best reflects the student's correct understanding of EBP?
A. "EBP is the gathering of objective facts and information to advance knowledge about a specific topic."
B. "EBP involves combining quality research, clinical expertise, and client preferences to achieve the best
client outcomes."
C. "EBP incorporates clinical knowledge, expert opinion, or information resulting from research."
D. "EBP uses a systematic and strict scientific process to test hypotheses about health-related conditions
and nursing care." - ANS-B
Which statements most accurately describe potential barriers to implementation of evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Providing accountability for nursing care
B. Ensuring credibility of the nursing profession
C. Client workload demands
D. Lack of access to continuing education programs
E. Nursing misperceptions about EBP - ANS-C
D
E
What should the nurse expect a meta-analysis study to offer?
A. A detailed description that is specific to one individual, issue, or event
ANSWERS
The nursing instructor is explaining evidence-based practice (EBP) to nursing students. Which
statements are appropriate to include in the explanation?
(Select all that apply.)
A. "EBP tests hypotheses about health-related conditions."
B. "EBP promotes generalization of client care."
C. "EBP considers the client's needs, values, and choices."
D. "EBP is reflective of the best evidence from current research."
E. "EBP incorporates the nurse's clinical expertise." - ANS-C.
D.
E.
The nursing student is giving a presentation about nursing research. Which statement is most
appropriate for the student to include in the presentation?
A. "Nursing research tests hypotheses about health-related conditions and nursing care."
B. "Nursing research is clinical knowledge, expert opinion, or information resulting from research."
C. "Nursing research is illustrated by the client's choice to use an alternative treatment."
D. "Nursing research combines the best evidence from current studies, clinical nursing expertise, and
client preferences." - ANS-A
During a class about research methods, a nursing student asks the instructor, open double quote"What
is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?close double quote" Which response by
the instructor is the most appropriate?
A. "Qualitative research does not use the scientific method."
B. "Quantitative research uses precise measurement to collect data and analyze it statistically."
C. "Qualitative research is used to test relationships between variables."
D. "Quantitative research explores individuals' subjective experiences." - ANS-B
The nurse is critically appraising a research study. Which statement is reflective of an appraisal of the
study's reliability?
A. "The study's results are not applicable to clinical practice."
B. "Although the study was supposed to measure the client's wound healing, it really measured the
client's satisfaction with care."
C. "The study's results are applicable to clinical practice."
, D. "The original study was repeated three times, but it did not produce consistent results." - ANS-D
The nurse is participating in conducting a research study and needs to determine if an individual
qualifies to be a participant. Which criteria must be met for inclusion in a research study?
(Select all that apply.)
A. The individual must waive the right to anonymity.
B. The individual is informed of all aspects of the study.
C. The individual receives payment for participation.
D. The individual has given informed consent.
E. The individual meets all the inclusion criteria. - ANS-B
D
E
A group of nursing students are discussing clinical research questions. In describing the difference
between background questions and foreground questions, which student's statement is the most
appropriate?
A. "Background questions address a range of clinical issues"
B. "Answers to background questions may be found in drug guides."
C. "The answer to a foreground question addresses multiple clinical issues."
D. "Foreground questions are knowledge-based." - ANS-B
A nursing student is giving a classroom presentation about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which
statement best reflects the student's correct understanding of EBP?
A. "EBP is the gathering of objective facts and information to advance knowledge about a specific topic."
B. "EBP involves combining quality research, clinical expertise, and client preferences to achieve the best
client outcomes."
C. "EBP incorporates clinical knowledge, expert opinion, or information resulting from research."
D. "EBP uses a systematic and strict scientific process to test hypotheses about health-related conditions
and nursing care." - ANS-B
Which statements most accurately describe potential barriers to implementation of evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Providing accountability for nursing care
B. Ensuring credibility of the nursing profession
C. Client workload demands
D. Lack of access to continuing education programs
E. Nursing misperceptions about EBP - ANS-C
D
E
What should the nurse expect a meta-analysis study to offer?
A. A detailed description that is specific to one individual, issue, or event
