Potter and Perry Fund of Nursing
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Practice
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide nursing care.
What is the best rationale for the nurse's behavior?
a. EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical decisions.
b. EBP is based on the latest textbook information.
c. EBP is easily attained at the bedside.
d. EBP is always right for all situations. -
correct answer ✅a. EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical
decisions.
Rationale: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a guide for nurses to
structure how to make appropriate, timely, and effective clinical
decisions. A textbook relies on the scientific literature, which may
be outdated by the time the book is published. Unfortunately,
much of the best evidence never reaches the bedside. EBP is not to
be blindly applied without using good judgment and critical
thinking skills.
In caring for patients, what must the nurse remember about
evidence-based practice (EBP)?
,Potter and Perry Fund of Nursing
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Practice
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
a. EBP is the only valid source of knowledge that should be used.
b. EBP is secondary to traditional or convenient care knowledge.
c. EBP is dependent on patient values and expectations.
d. EBP is not shown to provide better patient outcomes. -
correct answer ✅c. EBP is dependent on patient values and
expectations.
Rationale: Even when the best evidence available is used,
application and outcomes will differ based on patient values,
preferences, concerns, and/or expectations. Nurses often care for
patients on the basis of tradition or convenience. Although these
sources have value, it is important to learn to rely more on research
evidence than on non-research evidence. Evidence-based care
improves quality, safety, patient outcomes, and nurse satisfaction
while reducing costs.
A nurse wants to change a patient procedure. Which action will the
nurse take to easily find research evidence to support this change?
, Potter and Perry Fund of Nursing
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Practice
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
a. Read all the articles found on the Internet.
b. Make a general search of the Internet.
c. Use a PICOT format for the search.
d. Start with a broad question. -
correct answer ✅c. Use a PICOT format for the search.
Rationale: The more focused the question is, the easier it becomes
to search for evidence in the scientific literature. The PICO format
allows the nurse to ask focused questions that are intervention
based. Inappropriately formed questions (general search or broad
question) will likely lead to irrelevant sources of information. It is
not beneficial to read hundreds of articles. It is more beneficial to
read the best four to six articles that specifically address the
question.
A nurse has collected several research findings for evidence-based
practice. Which article will be the best for the nurse to use?
a. An article that uses randomized controlled trials (RCT).
b. An article that is an opinion of expert committees.
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Practice
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide nursing care.
What is the best rationale for the nurse's behavior?
a. EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical decisions.
b. EBP is based on the latest textbook information.
c. EBP is easily attained at the bedside.
d. EBP is always right for all situations. -
correct answer ✅a. EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical
decisions.
Rationale: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a guide for nurses to
structure how to make appropriate, timely, and effective clinical
decisions. A textbook relies on the scientific literature, which may
be outdated by the time the book is published. Unfortunately,
much of the best evidence never reaches the bedside. EBP is not to
be blindly applied without using good judgment and critical
thinking skills.
In caring for patients, what must the nurse remember about
evidence-based practice (EBP)?
,Potter and Perry Fund of Nursing
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Practice
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
a. EBP is the only valid source of knowledge that should be used.
b. EBP is secondary to traditional or convenient care knowledge.
c. EBP is dependent on patient values and expectations.
d. EBP is not shown to provide better patient outcomes. -
correct answer ✅c. EBP is dependent on patient values and
expectations.
Rationale: Even when the best evidence available is used,
application and outcomes will differ based on patient values,
preferences, concerns, and/or expectations. Nurses often care for
patients on the basis of tradition or convenience. Although these
sources have value, it is important to learn to rely more on research
evidence than on non-research evidence. Evidence-based care
improves quality, safety, patient outcomes, and nurse satisfaction
while reducing costs.
A nurse wants to change a patient procedure. Which action will the
nurse take to easily find research evidence to support this change?
, Potter and Perry Fund of Nursing
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Practice
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
a. Read all the articles found on the Internet.
b. Make a general search of the Internet.
c. Use a PICOT format for the search.
d. Start with a broad question. -
correct answer ✅c. Use a PICOT format for the search.
Rationale: The more focused the question is, the easier it becomes
to search for evidence in the scientific literature. The PICO format
allows the nurse to ask focused questions that are intervention
based. Inappropriately formed questions (general search or broad
question) will likely lead to irrelevant sources of information. It is
not beneficial to read hundreds of articles. It is more beneficial to
read the best four to six articles that specifically address the
question.
A nurse has collected several research findings for evidence-based
practice. Which article will be the best for the nurse to use?
a. An article that uses randomized controlled trials (RCT).
b. An article that is an opinion of expert committees.
