PRACTICE QS EVALUATION OF
EVIDENCE - NURS 526 - FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS
PASSED ALREADY GRADED A+
1. What is the primary purpose of research in evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. To quantify patient experiences
B. To guide clinician understanding of the best practice for desired outcomes
C. To replace clinical expertise in decision-making
D. To focus solely on patient preferences
Answer: B. To guide clinician understanding of the best practice for desired outcomes
2. Which level of evidence is considered the most reliable according to Melnyk's hierarchy?
A. Expert opinion
B. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
C. Case-control or cohort studies
D. Single descriptive studies
Answer: B. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
3. Random assignment in research designs is crucial for ensuring:
A. External validity
B. Minimization of bias and strong internal validity
C. Larger sample sizes
D. Equal intervention across groups
Answer: B. Minimization of bias and strong internal validity
4. Which of the following is NOT a core step in the critical appraisal of evidence?
A. General Appraisal Overview
,B. Rapid Critical Appraisal
C. Synthesizing Evidence
D. Distributing Evidence to Policy Makers
Answer: D. Distributing Evidence to Policy Makers
5. What does the "P" in a PICOT question represent?
A. Problem
B. Population
C. Plan
D. Practice
Answer: B. Population
6. Which EBP model is based on Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations theory?
A. The Stetler Model
B. The Iowa Model Revised
C. The ARCC ModelD. The Johns Hopkins Nursing EBP Model
Answer: B. The Iowa Model Revised
7. The "Plan-Do-Study-Act" (PDSA) cycle is an example of:
A. Research design
B. Process improvement methodology
C. Patient outcome evaluation
D. Evidence synthesis
Answer: B. Process improvement methodology
8. What is the primary barrier cited for EBP implementation in healthcare settings?
A. Lack of clinical interest in EBP
B. Inadequate financial resources
C. Lack of EBP mentors
D. Absence of systematic review articles
, Answer: C. Lack of EBP mentors
9. Which step in the EBP process involves integrating evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences?
A. Evidence synthesis
B. Critical appraisal
C. Translation to practice
D. Outcomes evaluation
Answer: C. Translation to practice
10. Which leadership style emphasizes empathy, healing, and community building?
A. Transformational leadership
B. Servant leadership
C. Authentic leadership
D. Inclusive leadership
Answer: B. Servant leadership
11. Which ethical principle emphasizes doing good for patients?
A. Justice
B. Autonomy
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Beneficence
Answer: D. Beneficence
12. What does the term "evidence-informed" policy emphasize?
A. Relying solely on politics for policy-making decisions
B. Using evidence to inform, influence, or mediate dialogue between stakeholders and
policymakers
C. A linear approach to policy-making
D. Avoiding the use of evidence in sensitive issues
EVIDENCE - NURS 526 - FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS
PASSED ALREADY GRADED A+
1. What is the primary purpose of research in evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. To quantify patient experiences
B. To guide clinician understanding of the best practice for desired outcomes
C. To replace clinical expertise in decision-making
D. To focus solely on patient preferences
Answer: B. To guide clinician understanding of the best practice for desired outcomes
2. Which level of evidence is considered the most reliable according to Melnyk's hierarchy?
A. Expert opinion
B. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
C. Case-control or cohort studies
D. Single descriptive studies
Answer: B. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
3. Random assignment in research designs is crucial for ensuring:
A. External validity
B. Minimization of bias and strong internal validity
C. Larger sample sizes
D. Equal intervention across groups
Answer: B. Minimization of bias and strong internal validity
4. Which of the following is NOT a core step in the critical appraisal of evidence?
A. General Appraisal Overview
,B. Rapid Critical Appraisal
C. Synthesizing Evidence
D. Distributing Evidence to Policy Makers
Answer: D. Distributing Evidence to Policy Makers
5. What does the "P" in a PICOT question represent?
A. Problem
B. Population
C. Plan
D. Practice
Answer: B. Population
6. Which EBP model is based on Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations theory?
A. The Stetler Model
B. The Iowa Model Revised
C. The ARCC ModelD. The Johns Hopkins Nursing EBP Model
Answer: B. The Iowa Model Revised
7. The "Plan-Do-Study-Act" (PDSA) cycle is an example of:
A. Research design
B. Process improvement methodology
C. Patient outcome evaluation
D. Evidence synthesis
Answer: B. Process improvement methodology
8. What is the primary barrier cited for EBP implementation in healthcare settings?
A. Lack of clinical interest in EBP
B. Inadequate financial resources
C. Lack of EBP mentors
D. Absence of systematic review articles
, Answer: C. Lack of EBP mentors
9. Which step in the EBP process involves integrating evidence with clinical expertise and
patient preferences?
A. Evidence synthesis
B. Critical appraisal
C. Translation to practice
D. Outcomes evaluation
Answer: C. Translation to practice
10. Which leadership style emphasizes empathy, healing, and community building?
A. Transformational leadership
B. Servant leadership
C. Authentic leadership
D. Inclusive leadership
Answer: B. Servant leadership
11. Which ethical principle emphasizes doing good for patients?
A. Justice
B. Autonomy
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Beneficence
Answer: D. Beneficence
12. What does the term "evidence-informed" policy emphasize?
A. Relying solely on politics for policy-making decisions
B. Using evidence to inform, influence, or mediate dialogue between stakeholders and
policymakers
C. A linear approach to policy-making
D. Avoiding the use of evidence in sensitive issues
