TEST BANK FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE FOR NURSES:
APPRAISAL AND APPLICATION OF RESEARCH 5TH EDITION BY
NOLA A. SCHMIDT, JANET M. BROWN : ISBN-10; 1284226328 / ISBN-13;
978-1284226324
,Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses:Appraisal and ApplicationofResearch,5th Edition
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CHAPTER 1 jk
WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
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Multiple Choice
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Definition of research (p. 14)
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1. Which ofthe following is the best definition of research?
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a. Criticallythinking about problems that occur in health care to determine possible jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
solutions. jk
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c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or the jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
discovery of solutions to problems or questions.
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d. Trying a varietyof approaches to a clinical problem and settling on the approach that
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is effective more often than not.
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Definition of research utilization (p. 4)
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2. Which of the following is the best definition of research utilization?
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a. Applying research findings from individual studies to practice. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
b. Analyzing multiple research studies to synthesize findings. jk jk jk jk jk jk
c. Appreciating the importance of clinical decision making. jk jk jk jk jk jk
d. Using previous personal experience to build confidence. jk jk jk jk jk jk
Definition of EBP (pp. 4-5)
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3. Which of the following is the best definition of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
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a. Application of research findings based on scientific theories in a clinical setting. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
b. Research studies that correspond to nationallyestablished priorities forhealthcare, jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
conducted by experts in their fields.
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c. Use of theory-derived, research-based information in making decisions about
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health care delivery, with consideration of individual needs and preferences
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and the clinical expertise of the provider.
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d. Using the individual health care provider’s perception oftruth without conscious
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attention or reasoning. jk jk jk
Difference between research utilization and EBP (pp. 4-5)
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4. Which ofthe following best describes the difference between research utilization and
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EBP?
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a. Research utilization is a process ofevaluating multiple studies for the most jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
generalizable findings; EBP is use of the most recent study on a topic.
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, b. Research utilization involves changing practice based on findings of a single jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
research study; EBP is the syntheses of findings from multiple studies to
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incorporate with practitioner skills and client preference to determine best
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care. jk
c. Research utilization is the application ofresearch findings to health care practice; jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
EBP is considered in selecting medication options.
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d. Research utilization is review of research publications; EBP is using the jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
healthcare provider’s perception of what care would be best in individual
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situations. jk
Evidence from other disciplines (p. 6)
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5. In what way can evidence from disciplines other than nursing be helpful?
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new evidence. jk jk
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error. jk
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Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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6. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
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Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask your
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preceptor why this is done and she answers, “This is what we have always done, so go do it.”
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This is an example of which type of evidence?
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a. Trial and error jk jk
b. Intuition
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d. Tradition
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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7. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
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Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask your
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preceptor why this is done and she answers, “Because I said so.” This is an example of
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which type of evidence?
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a. Intuition
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Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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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.
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b. it is not a sanctioned method bythe American Nurses Association.
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c. it is based onlyon intuition and therefore not scientifically based.
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d. patient outcomes are always based onlyon level 1 evidence. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
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9. Many nurses in clinical settings base nursing interventions on information obtained from
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a. level 1 evidence. jk jk
b. individual research studies. jk jk
c. colleagues.
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Barriers to adopting EBP (p. 8)
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10. Studies have shown that the reasons that nurses do not draw on research are related to
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a. communication problems. jk
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d. rapid organizational changes. jk jk
Environment for EBP to flourish (p. 11)
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11. Which of the following promotes consistent EBP practice changes in an institution?
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a. Clinical experts such as Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) should be the jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
authority for any change in practices.
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b. Change champions are needed on each work shift to facilitate practice jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
changes. jk
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d. Opinion leaders should enforce adherence to their opinions. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
Environment for EBP to flourish (p. 10)
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12. One method for overcoming a lack of resources to access evidence is to
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a. devote 15 minutes a dayto reading evidence related to a clinical problem. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
b. attend conferences where clinical research is presented.. jk jk jk jk jk jk
c. bookmark important Web sites that are sources of clinical guidelines. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
d. collaborate with a nursing program for access to resources. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
Barriers to adopting EBP (p. 9)
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13. What steps can be taken to overcome the time barrier to adopting an EBP?
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a. Devote 15 minutes a dayto reading evidence related to a clinical problem. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
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c. Take advantage ofavailable technologies to provide quick and convenient access to
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relevant data and clinical guidelines.
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Parts of a research article (p. 18)
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14. Which section of a research article provides an overview of the study?
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a. Abstract
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d. Theoretical framework jk
APPRAISAL AND APPLICATION OF RESEARCH 5TH EDITION BY
NOLA A. SCHMIDT, JANET M. BROWN : ISBN-10; 1284226328 / ISBN-13;
978-1284226324
,Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses:Appraisal and ApplicationofResearch,5th Edition
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CHAPTER 1 jk
WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
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Multiple Choice
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Definition of research (p. 14)
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1. Which ofthe following is the best definition of research?
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a. Criticallythinking about problems that occur in health care to determine possible jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
solutions. jk
b. Information that is based on personal experience or tradition. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or the jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
discovery of solutions to problems or questions.
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d. Trying a varietyof approaches to a clinical problem and settling on the approach that
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is effective more often than not.
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Definition of research utilization (p. 4)
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2. Which of the following is the best definition of research utilization?
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a. Applying research findings from individual studies to practice. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
b. Analyzing multiple research studies to synthesize findings. jk jk jk jk jk jk
c. Appreciating the importance of clinical decision making. jk jk jk jk jk jk
d. Using previous personal experience to build confidence. jk jk jk jk jk jk
Definition of EBP (pp. 4-5)
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3. Which of the following is the best definition of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
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a. Application of research findings based on scientific theories in a clinical setting. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
b. Research studies that correspond to nationallyestablished priorities forhealthcare, jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
conducted by experts in their fields.
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c. Use of theory-derived, research-based information in making decisions about
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health care delivery, with consideration of individual needs and preferences
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and the clinical expertise of the provider.
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d. Using the individual health care provider’s perception oftruth without conscious
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attention or reasoning. jk jk jk
Difference between research utilization and EBP (pp. 4-5)
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4. Which ofthe following best describes the difference between research utilization and
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EBP?
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a. Research utilization is a process ofevaluating multiple studies for the most jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
generalizable findings; EBP is use of the most recent study on a topic.
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, b. Research utilization involves changing practice based on findings of a single jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
research study; EBP is the syntheses of findings from multiple studies to
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incorporate with practitioner skills and client preference to determine best
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care. jk
c. Research utilization is the application ofresearch findings to health care practice; jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
EBP is considered in selecting medication options.
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d. Research utilization is review of research publications; EBP is using the jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
healthcare provider’s perception of what care would be best in individual
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situations. jk
Evidence from other disciplines (p. 6)
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5. In what way can evidence from disciplines other than nursing be helpful?
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a. Theory based non-nursing evidence can provide a basis on which to build jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
new evidence. jk jk
b. Non-nursing evidence supports the use ofnursing knowledge obtained bytrial and jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
error. jk
c. Clinical decision making can be based on findings from single non-nursing jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
research studies. jk jk
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Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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6. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
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Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask your
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preceptor why this is done and she answers, “This is what we have always done, so go do it.”
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This is an example of which type of evidence?
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a. Trial and error jk jk
b. Intuition
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d. Tradition
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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7. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
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Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask your
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preceptor why this is done and she answers, “Because I said so.” This is an example of
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which type of evidence?
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a. Intuition
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Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
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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.
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b. it is not a sanctioned method bythe American Nurses Association.
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c. it is based onlyon intuition and therefore not scientifically based.
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d. patient outcomes are always based onlyon level 1 evidence. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
, Identification of sources of evidence (p. 8)
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9. Many nurses in clinical settings base nursing interventions on information obtained from
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a. level 1 evidence. jk jk
b. individual research studies. jk jk
c. colleagues.
d. the American Nurses Association. jk jk jk
Barriers to adopting EBP (p. 8)
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10. Studies have shown that the reasons that nurses do not draw on research are related to
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a. communication problems. jk
b. individual and organizational factors. jk jk jk
c. personal disinterest. jk
d. rapid organizational changes. jk jk
Environment for EBP to flourish (p. 11)
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11. Which of the following promotes consistent EBP practice changes in an institution?
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a. Clinical experts such as Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) should be the jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
authority for any change in practices.
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b. Change champions are needed on each work shift to facilitate practice jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
changes. jk
c. Nurse managers must mandate research within healthcare institutions. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
d. Opinion leaders should enforce adherence to their opinions. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
Environment for EBP to flourish (p. 10)
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12. One method for overcoming a lack of resources to access evidence is to
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a. devote 15 minutes a dayto reading evidence related to a clinical problem. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
b. attend conferences where clinical research is presented.. jk jk jk jk jk jk
c. bookmark important Web sites that are sources of clinical guidelines. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
d. collaborate with a nursing program for access to resources. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
Barriers to adopting EBP (p. 9)
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13. What steps can be taken to overcome the time barrier to adopting an EBP?
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a. Devote 15 minutes a dayto reading evidence related to a clinical problem. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
b. Subscribe to e-mail summaries of research studies in your area of interest. jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk jk
c. Take advantage ofavailable technologies to provide quick and convenient access to
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relevant data and clinical guidelines.
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d. All of the above jk jk jk
Parts of a research article (p. 18)
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14. Which section of a research article provides an overview of the study?
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a. Abstract
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