PCIP STUDY COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Research Utilization. Answer: the use of findings from disciplined
research in a practical application that is unrelated to the original
research. In research utilization, the emphasis is on translating
research findings into real-world applications. The starting point in
research utilization is new evidence or a research-based innovation.
starts with the research
◉ Intervention EBP. Answer: type of EBP
What therapy or intervention will result in better health outcomes
or prevent an adverse health outcome?
-In_________(Population) what is the effect of _________ (Intervention)
on ________ (Outcome)?
-In________(Population), what is the effect of _______(Intervention), in
comparison to ________ (Comparative/alternative intervention), on
___________ (Outcome)?
◉ Diagnosis/assessment EBP. Answer: type of EBP
,What test or assessment procedure will yield accurate diagnoses or
assessments of critical patient conditions and outcomes?
-For _________ (Population), does ________ (Identifying tool/procedure)
yield accurate and appropriate diagnostic/assessment information
about __________ (outcome)?
-For _________ (Population), does _________(Identifying tool/procedure)
yield more accurate or more appropriate diagnostic/assessment
information than _________ (comparative tool/procedure) about
________ (Outcome)?
◉ Prognosis EBP. Answer: type of EBP
Does exposure to a disease or health problem increase the risk of
subsequent adverse consequences?
-For ________ (Population), does _________ (Exposure to disease or
condition) increase the risk of ________ (Outcome)?
-For __________ (Population), does __________ (Exposure to disease or
condition), relative to ________ (Comparative disease or condition)
increase the risk of ________ (Outcome)?
◉ Etiology/harm EBP. Answer: type of EBP
, What factors cause or contribute to the risk of a health problem or
disease?
-In _________ (Population), does _________ (Influence, exposure or
characteristic) increase the risk of __________ (Outcome)?
-Does ________ (Influence, exposure, or characteristic) increase the
risk of (Outcome) compared to ________ (Comparative influence,
exposure or condition) in (Population)?
◉ Description EBP (prevelance/incidence). Answer: type of EBP
-In ________ (Population), how prevalent is _________ (Outcome)?
-Explicit comparisons are not typical, except to compare different
populations
◉ Meaning or Process EBP. Answer: type of EBP
What is the meaning of life experiences, and what is the process by
which they unfold?
-What is it like for __________ (Population) to experience _________
(condition, illness, circumstance)? ) OR What is the process by which
_________ (Population) cope with, adapt to, or live with _________
(condition, illness, circumstance)?
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Research Utilization. Answer: the use of findings from disciplined
research in a practical application that is unrelated to the original
research. In research utilization, the emphasis is on translating
research findings into real-world applications. The starting point in
research utilization is new evidence or a research-based innovation.
starts with the research
◉ Intervention EBP. Answer: type of EBP
What therapy or intervention will result in better health outcomes
or prevent an adverse health outcome?
-In_________(Population) what is the effect of _________ (Intervention)
on ________ (Outcome)?
-In________(Population), what is the effect of _______(Intervention), in
comparison to ________ (Comparative/alternative intervention), on
___________ (Outcome)?
◉ Diagnosis/assessment EBP. Answer: type of EBP
,What test or assessment procedure will yield accurate diagnoses or
assessments of critical patient conditions and outcomes?
-For _________ (Population), does ________ (Identifying tool/procedure)
yield accurate and appropriate diagnostic/assessment information
about __________ (outcome)?
-For _________ (Population), does _________(Identifying tool/procedure)
yield more accurate or more appropriate diagnostic/assessment
information than _________ (comparative tool/procedure) about
________ (Outcome)?
◉ Prognosis EBP. Answer: type of EBP
Does exposure to a disease or health problem increase the risk of
subsequent adverse consequences?
-For ________ (Population), does _________ (Exposure to disease or
condition) increase the risk of ________ (Outcome)?
-For __________ (Population), does __________ (Exposure to disease or
condition), relative to ________ (Comparative disease or condition)
increase the risk of ________ (Outcome)?
◉ Etiology/harm EBP. Answer: type of EBP
, What factors cause or contribute to the risk of a health problem or
disease?
-In _________ (Population), does _________ (Influence, exposure or
characteristic) increase the risk of __________ (Outcome)?
-Does ________ (Influence, exposure, or characteristic) increase the
risk of (Outcome) compared to ________ (Comparative influence,
exposure or condition) in (Population)?
◉ Description EBP (prevelance/incidence). Answer: type of EBP
-In ________ (Population), how prevalent is _________ (Outcome)?
-Explicit comparisons are not typical, except to compare different
populations
◉ Meaning or Process EBP. Answer: type of EBP
What is the meaning of life experiences, and what is the process by
which they unfold?
-What is it like for __________ (Population) to experience _________
(condition, illness, circumstance)? ) OR What is the process by which
_________ (Population) cope with, adapt to, or live with _________
(condition, illness, circumstance)?
