Nur 315 Quiz 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
1. When an effective search of the databases is con- Critical Appraisal
ducted using key words identified in well-con-
structed PICOT questions, the chances of discov-
ering a number of pieces of literature within the
databases is greater. Not all of the articles discov-
ered will be of equal quality and value. Which term
describes the process used to examine articles to
distinguish the best evidence from unreliable ev-
idence, and biased evidence from unbiased evi-
dence, allowing us to determine the quality and
the value of the article in addressing our clinical
inquiry?
2. In today's world, confusion exists between evi- Research
dence-based practice, research, and quality im-
provement. Critical appraisal is to evidence-based
practice as critique is to ? Choose the
appropriate word to fill in the blank.
3. There are three general categories of research Validity, Reliability, Applicability
study designs: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed
methods studies (which includes both quantitative
and qualitative methodologies). Each has its own
unique features, requiring a different approach to
critically appraising them. Which principles are key
considerations when critically appraising a quanti-
tative study (one that uses numbers and statistics
to report the data)? Select all that apply.
4. Critical appraisal is an important part of the evi- 1.Cultivate a spirit of inquiry in
dence-based practice process. Where does it fall an EBP culture and environ-
within Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt's seven steps of ment.
, Nur 315 Quiz 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
evidence-based practice? Place the seven steps of 2. Formulate the burning clinical
evidence-based practice in the correct order. question in PICOT format.
3. Search for and collect the most
relevant, best evidence.
4. Critically appraise the evi-
dence (rapid critical appraisal,
evaluation, and synthesis).
5. Integrate the best evidence
with one's clinical expertise and
client/family preferences and
values in making a practice de-
cision or change.
6. Evaluate the outcomes of the
practice decision or change
based on evidence.
7. Disseminate the outcomes of
the EBP decision or change.
5. Appraising qualitative research requires the ap- Credibility, Transferability, Con-
praiser to examine whether the study is trustwor- firmilitity, Dependability
thy. Which principles are key considerations when
critically appraising a qualitative study to establish
trustworthiness? Select all that apply.
6. Two other surgical ICU nurses, Cheryl and Hugo, Validity, Reliability, Credibili-
are each appraising a mixed methods study. Which ty, Transferability, Confirmability,
key considerations must they evaluate for when Applicability
critically appraising their mixed methods research
articles? Select all that apply.
7. Scott and Inga are each appraising an article that Validity, Reliability, Applicability
has reported the results using numbers and sta-
Answers
1. When an effective search of the databases is con- Critical Appraisal
ducted using key words identified in well-con-
structed PICOT questions, the chances of discov-
ering a number of pieces of literature within the
databases is greater. Not all of the articles discov-
ered will be of equal quality and value. Which term
describes the process used to examine articles to
distinguish the best evidence from unreliable ev-
idence, and biased evidence from unbiased evi-
dence, allowing us to determine the quality and
the value of the article in addressing our clinical
inquiry?
2. In today's world, confusion exists between evi- Research
dence-based practice, research, and quality im-
provement. Critical appraisal is to evidence-based
practice as critique is to ? Choose the
appropriate word to fill in the blank.
3. There are three general categories of research Validity, Reliability, Applicability
study designs: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed
methods studies (which includes both quantitative
and qualitative methodologies). Each has its own
unique features, requiring a different approach to
critically appraising them. Which principles are key
considerations when critically appraising a quanti-
tative study (one that uses numbers and statistics
to report the data)? Select all that apply.
4. Critical appraisal is an important part of the evi- 1.Cultivate a spirit of inquiry in
dence-based practice process. Where does it fall an EBP culture and environ-
within Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt's seven steps of ment.
, Nur 315 Quiz 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
evidence-based practice? Place the seven steps of 2. Formulate the burning clinical
evidence-based practice in the correct order. question in PICOT format.
3. Search for and collect the most
relevant, best evidence.
4. Critically appraise the evi-
dence (rapid critical appraisal,
evaluation, and synthesis).
5. Integrate the best evidence
with one's clinical expertise and
client/family preferences and
values in making a practice de-
cision or change.
6. Evaluate the outcomes of the
practice decision or change
based on evidence.
7. Disseminate the outcomes of
the EBP decision or change.
5. Appraising qualitative research requires the ap- Credibility, Transferability, Con-
praiser to examine whether the study is trustwor- firmilitity, Dependability
thy. Which principles are key considerations when
critically appraising a qualitative study to establish
trustworthiness? Select all that apply.
6. Two other surgical ICU nurses, Cheryl and Hugo, Validity, Reliability, Credibili-
are each appraising a mixed methods study. Which ty, Transferability, Confirmability,
key considerations must they evaluate for when Applicability
critically appraising their mixed methods research
articles? Select all that apply.
7. Scott and Inga are each appraising an article that Validity, Reliability, Applicability
has reported the results using numbers and sta-
