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Testbank For Schmidt & Brown 5th Edition
Evidence-Based Practice For Nurses: Appraisal And Application Of Research
Testbank Prepared By:
Arlene H. Morris, Edd, RN, CNE And De
Bbie Faulk, Phd, RN, CNE
Both Of Auburn Montgomery School Of Nursing
CHAPTER 1
WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
Multiple Choice
Definition Of Research (P. 14)
1. Which Of The Following Is The Best Definition Of Research?
a. Critically Thinking About Problems That Occur In Health Care To Determine
Poss Ible Solutions.
b. Information That Is Based On Personal Experience Or Tradition.
c. Planned And Systematic Activity That Leads To New Knowledge
And/Or The Discovery Of Solutions To Problems Or Questions.
d. Trying A Variety Of Approaches To A Clinical Problem And Settling On
The Appr Oach That Is Effective More Often Than Not.
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Definition Of Research Utilization (P. 4)
2. Which Of The Following Is The Best Definition Of Research Utilization?
a. Applying Research Findings From Individual Studies To Practice.
b. Analyzing Multiple Research Studies To Synthesize Findings.
c. Appreciating The Importance Of Clinical Decision Making.
d. Using Previous Personal Experience To Build Confidence.
Definition Of EBP (Pp. 4-5)
3. Which Of The Following Is The Best Definition Of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
a. Application Of Research Findings Based On Scientific Theories In A Clinical
Setti Ng.
b. Research Studies That Correspond To Nationally Established Priorities For
Health Care, Conducted By Experts In Their Fields.
c. Use Of Theory-Derived, Research-
Based Information In Making Decisions About Health Care Delivery, With
C Onsideration Of Individual Needs And Preferences And The Clinical
Expertis E Of The Provider.
d. Using The Individual Health Care Provider’s Perception Of Truth Without
Consci Ous Attention Or Reasoning.
Difference Between Research Utilization And EBP (Pp. 4-5)
4. Which Of The Following Best Describes The Difference Between Research
Utilization An D
EBP?
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a. Research Utilization Is A Process Of Evaluating Multiple Studies For The Most
G Eneralizable Findings; EBP Is Use Of The Most Recent Study On A
Topic.
b. Research Utilization Involves Changing Practice Based On Findings Of A
Sin Gle Research Study; EBP Is The Syntheses Of Findings From
Multiple Studie S To Incorporate With Practitioner Skills And Client
Preference To Determin E Best Care.
c. Research Utilization Is The Application Of Research Findings To Health Care
Prac Tice; EBP Is Considered In Selecting Medication Options.
d. Research Utilization Is Review Of Research Publications; EBP Is Using The
Heal Thcare Provider’s Perception Of What Care Would Be Best In
Individual Situatio Ns.
Evidence From Other Disciplines (P. 6)
5. In What Way Can Evidence From Disciplines Other Than Nursing Be Helpful?
a. Theory Based Non-
Nursing Evidence Can Provide A Basis On Which To Build New Evidence.
b. Non-
Nursing Evidence Supports The Use Of Nursing Knowledge Obtained By Trial
And Error.
c. Clinical Decision Making Can Be Based On Findings From Single
Non- Nursing Research Studies.
d. All Evidence Is Equally Important To The Practice Of Nursing.
Identification Of Sources Of Evidence (P. 6)
6. You Are A New Nurse Working At XYZ Hospital. Your Preceptor Tells You To
Dangle Ms. Jones’ Legs On The Side Of The Bed Before You Attempt To Assist
Her To A Chair. You Ask Your Preceptor Why This Is Done And She Answers, “This
Is What We Have Always Done, So Go Do NURSINGTB.COM It.” This Is An Example
Of Which Type Of E Vidence?
a. Trial And Error
b. Intuition
c. Borrowed Evidence
d. Tradition
Identification Of Sources Of Evidence (P. 6)
7. You Are A New Nurse Working At XYZ Hospital. Your Preceptor Tells You To
Dangle Ms. Jones’ Legs On The Side Of The Bed Before You Attempt To Assist
Her To A Chair. You Ask Your Preceptor Why This Is Done And She Answers,
“Because I Said So.” Th Is Is An Example Of Which Type Of Evidence?
a. Intuition
b. Tradition
c. Authority
d. Borrowed Evidence
Identification Of Sources Of Evidence (P. 6)
8. Trial And Error Is Not A Preferred Approach For Delivering Nursing Care Because
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a. It Is Not Based On Systematic Scientific Approaches.
b. It Is Not A Sanctioned Method By The American Nurses Association.
c. It Is Based Only On Intuition And Therefore Not Scientifically Based.
d. Patient Outcomes Are Always Based Only On Level 1 Evidence.
Identification Of Sources Of Evidence (P. 8)
9. Many Nurses In Clinical Settings Base Nursing Interventions On Information
Obtained From A. Level 1 Evidence.
b. Individual Research Studies.
c. Colleagues.
d. The American Nurses Association.
Barriers To Adopting EBP (P. 8)
10. Studies Have Shown That The Reasons That Nurses Do Not Draw On Research
Are Relate D To
a. Communication Problems.
b. Individual And Organizational Factors.
c. Personal Disinterest.
d. Rapid Organizational Changes.
Environment For EBP To Flourish (P. 11)
11. Which Of The Following Promotes Consistent EBP Practice Changes In An Institution?
a. Clinical Experts Such As Advanced Practice Nurses (Apns) Should Be The
Aut Hority For Any Change In Practices.
b. Change Champions Are Needed On Each Work Shift To Facilitate
Practice C Hanges.
c. Nurse Managers Must Mandate Research Within Healthcare Institutions.
d. Opinion Leaders Should Enforce Adherence To Their Opinions.
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Environment For EBP To Flourish (P. 10)
12. One Method For Overcoming A Lack Of Resources To Access Evidence Is To
a. Devote 15 Minutes A Day To Reading Evidence Related To A Clinical Problem.
b. Attend Conferences Where Clinical Research Is Presented..
c. Bookmark Important Web Sites That Are Sources Of Clinical Guidelines.
d. Collaborate With A Nursing Program For Access To Resources.
Barriers To Adopting EBP (P. 9)
13. What Steps Can Be Taken To Overcome The Time Barrier To Adopting An EBP?
a. Devote 15 Minutes A Day To Reading Evidence Related To A Clinical Problem.
b. Subscribe To E-Mail Summaries Of Research Studies In Your Area Of Interest.
c. Take Advantage Of Available Technologies To Provide Quick And
Convenient Ac Cess To Relevant Data And Clinical Guidelines.
d. All Of The Above
Parts Of A Research Article (P. 18)
14. Which Section Of A Research Article Provides An Overview Of The Study?
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, EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE FOR NURSES 5th EDITION SCHMIDT TEST BANK
Testbank For Schmidt & Brown 5th Edition
Evidence-Based Practice For Nurses: Appraisal And Application Of Research
Testbank Prepared By:
Arlene H. Morris, Edd, RN, CNE And De
Bbie Faulk, Phd, RN, CNE
Both Of Auburn Montgomery School Of Nursing
CHAPTER 1
WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
Multiple Choice
Definition Of Research (P. 14)
1. Which Of The Following Is The Best Definition Of Research?
a. Critically Thinking About Problems That Occur In Health Care To Determine
Poss Ible Solutions.
b. Information That Is Based On Personal Experience Or Tradition.
c. Planned And Systematic Activity That Leads To New Knowledge
And/Or The Discovery Of Solutions To Problems Or Questions.
d. Trying A Variety Of Approaches To A Clinical Problem And Settling On
The Appr Oach That Is Effective More Often Than Not.
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Definition Of Research Utilization (P. 4)
2. Which Of The Following Is The Best Definition Of Research Utilization?
a. Applying Research Findings From Individual Studies To Practice.
b. Analyzing Multiple Research Studies To Synthesize Findings.
c. Appreciating The Importance Of Clinical Decision Making.
d. Using Previous Personal Experience To Build Confidence.
Definition Of EBP (Pp. 4-5)
3. Which Of The Following Is The Best Definition Of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
a. Application Of Research Findings Based On Scientific Theories In A Clinical
Setti Ng.
b. Research Studies That Correspond To Nationally Established Priorities For
Health Care, Conducted By Experts In Their Fields.
c. Use Of Theory-Derived, Research-
Based Information In Making Decisions About Health Care Delivery, With
C Onsideration Of Individual Needs And Preferences And The Clinical
Expertis E Of The Provider.
d. Using The Individual Health Care Provider’s Perception Of Truth Without
Consci Ous Attention Or Reasoning.
Difference Between Research Utilization And EBP (Pp. 4-5)
4. Which Of The Following Best Describes The Difference Between Research
Utilization An D
EBP?
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, EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE FOR NURSES 5th EDITION SCHMIDT TEST BANK
a. Research Utilization Is A Process Of Evaluating Multiple Studies For The Most
G Eneralizable Findings; EBP Is Use Of The Most Recent Study On A
Topic.
b. Research Utilization Involves Changing Practice Based On Findings Of A
Sin Gle Research Study; EBP Is The Syntheses Of Findings From
Multiple Studie S To Incorporate With Practitioner Skills And Client
Preference To Determin E Best Care.
c. Research Utilization Is The Application Of Research Findings To Health Care
Prac Tice; EBP Is Considered In Selecting Medication Options.
d. Research Utilization Is Review Of Research Publications; EBP Is Using The
Heal Thcare Provider’s Perception Of What Care Would Be Best In
Individual Situatio Ns.
Evidence From Other Disciplines (P. 6)
5. In What Way Can Evidence From Disciplines Other Than Nursing Be Helpful?
a. Theory Based Non-
Nursing Evidence Can Provide A Basis On Which To Build New Evidence.
b. Non-
Nursing Evidence Supports The Use Of Nursing Knowledge Obtained By Trial
And Error.
c. Clinical Decision Making Can Be Based On Findings From Single
Non- Nursing Research Studies.
d. All Evidence Is Equally Important To The Practice Of Nursing.
Identification Of Sources Of Evidence (P. 6)
6. You Are A New Nurse Working At XYZ Hospital. Your Preceptor Tells You To
Dangle Ms. Jones’ Legs On The Side Of The Bed Before You Attempt To Assist
Her To A Chair. You Ask Your Preceptor Why This Is Done And She Answers, “This
Is What We Have Always Done, So Go Do NURSINGTB.COM It.” This Is An Example
Of Which Type Of E Vidence?
a. Trial And Error
b. Intuition
c. Borrowed Evidence
d. Tradition
Identification Of Sources Of Evidence (P. 6)
7. You Are A New Nurse Working At XYZ Hospital. Your Preceptor Tells You To
Dangle Ms. Jones’ Legs On The Side Of The Bed Before You Attempt To Assist
Her To A Chair. You Ask Your Preceptor Why This Is Done And She Answers,
“Because I Said So.” Th Is Is An Example Of Which Type Of Evidence?
a. Intuition
b. Tradition
c. Authority
d. Borrowed Evidence
Identification Of Sources Of Evidence (P. 6)
8. Trial And Error Is Not A Preferred Approach For Delivering Nursing Care Because
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a. It Is Not Based On Systematic Scientific Approaches.
b. It Is Not A Sanctioned Method By The American Nurses Association.
c. It Is Based Only On Intuition And Therefore Not Scientifically Based.
d. Patient Outcomes Are Always Based Only On Level 1 Evidence.
Identification Of Sources Of Evidence (P. 8)
9. Many Nurses In Clinical Settings Base Nursing Interventions On Information
Obtained From A. Level 1 Evidence.
b. Individual Research Studies.
c. Colleagues.
d. The American Nurses Association.
Barriers To Adopting EBP (P. 8)
10. Studies Have Shown That The Reasons That Nurses Do Not Draw On Research
Are Relate D To
a. Communication Problems.
b. Individual And Organizational Factors.
c. Personal Disinterest.
d. Rapid Organizational Changes.
Environment For EBP To Flourish (P. 11)
11. Which Of The Following Promotes Consistent EBP Practice Changes In An Institution?
a. Clinical Experts Such As Advanced Practice Nurses (Apns) Should Be The
Aut Hority For Any Change In Practices.
b. Change Champions Are Needed On Each Work Shift To Facilitate
Practice C Hanges.
c. Nurse Managers Must Mandate Research Within Healthcare Institutions.
d. Opinion Leaders Should Enforce Adherence To Their Opinions.
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Environment For EBP To Flourish (P. 10)
12. One Method For Overcoming A Lack Of Resources To Access Evidence Is To
a. Devote 15 Minutes A Day To Reading Evidence Related To A Clinical Problem.
b. Attend Conferences Where Clinical Research Is Presented..
c. Bookmark Important Web Sites That Are Sources Of Clinical Guidelines.
d. Collaborate With A Nursing Program For Access To Resources.
Barriers To Adopting EBP (P. 9)
13. What Steps Can Be Taken To Overcome The Time Barrier To Adopting An EBP?
a. Devote 15 Minutes A Day To Reading Evidence Related To A Clinical Problem.
b. Subscribe To E-Mail Summaries Of Research Studies In Your Area Of Interest.
c. Take Advantage Of Available Technologies To Provide Quick And
Convenient Ac Cess To Relevant Data And Clinical Guidelines.
d. All Of The Above
Parts Of A Research Article (P. 18)
14. Which Section Of A Research Article Provides An Overview Of The Study?
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