Test Bank For Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research, 5th Edition, by Nola A. Schmidt, Janet M. Brown, All Chapters 1-19 LATEST

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WHATIS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
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Multiple Choice
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1. Whichofthe following is the best definition ofresearch?
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a. Criticallythinkingabout problems that occurinhealth careto determinepossible s ss s s s s s s s s




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c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or the
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d. Tryingavarietyof approaches to aclinical problem and settlingon theapproach that
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Definition of research utilization (p.4)
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2. Whichofthe followingis the best definition of research utilization?
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a. Applyingresearch findings fromindividual studies to practice. ss ss ss s ss




b. Analyzingmultipleresearch studiesto synthesize findings. ss ss ss




c. Appreciatingthe importanceof clinical decision making. ss ss ss ss




d. Usingprevious personal experienceto build confidence. ss ss ss ss




Definition of EBP(pp.4-5)
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3. Whichofthe followingis the best definition ofevidence-based practice (EBP)?
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a. Applicationofresearch findings basedonscientific theories in aclinical setting. ss ss ss ss ss ss




b. Research studies that correspond to nationallyestablished priorities forhealthcare,
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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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ss health care delivery, with consideration of individual needs and preferences
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ss and the clinical expertise of the provider.
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d. Usingthe individual health care provider’s perception of truth without conscious
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Differencebetween research utilization andEBP(pp.4-5)
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4. Whichofthe followingbest describes the differencebetween research utilization and
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c. Research utilization is theapplication of research findings to health carepractice; ss ss ss s ss ss ss ss ss ss s




EBP is considered in selecting medication options.
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d. Research utilization is review of research publications; EBP is using the ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss




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Evidencefromotherdisciplines (p.6)
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5. In what waycanevidence from disciplines other thannursingbe helpful?
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a. Theory based non-nursing evidence can provide a basis onwhich to build ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss s ss ss




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d. Allevidence is equallyimportant to thepractice ofnursing.
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Identificationof 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 preceptor
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whythis is done and she answers, “This is what we have always done, so go do
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it.” This is an example of which type of evidence?
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a. Trial and error ss ss




b. Intuition
c. Borrowedevidence
d. Tradition