TEST BANK –
EVIDENCE – BASED
PRACTICE FOR NURSES:
APPRAISAL AND
APPLICATION OF
RESEARCH 6TH EDITION BY
SCHMIDT BROWN
, Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses:
Appraisal and Application of Research
CHAPTER 1
WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
Multiple Choice
Definition of research (Page 14)
1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING is the best definition of research?
a. Critically thinking about problems that occur in hospital determine possible
solutions.
b. Information that is based on personal experience or tradition.
c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or the
discovery of solutions to problems or questions.
d. Trying a variety of approaches to a clinical problem and settling on the approach
that is effective more often than not.
Definition of research utilization (Page 4)
2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING is the best definition of research utilization?
a. Applying research findings from individual studies to practice.
b. Analyzing multiple research studies to synthesize findings.
c. Appreciating the importance of clinical decision making.
.
Definition of EBP (Page 4-5)
3. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING is the best definition of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. Application of research findings based on scientific theories in a clinical setting.
b. Research studies that correspond to nationally established priorities for healthcare,
conducted by experts in their fields.
c. Use of theory-derived, research-based information in making decisions about
hospital delivery, with consideration of individual needs and preferences and
the clinical expertise of the provider.
d. Using the individual hospital provider’s perception of truth without conscious
attention or reasoning.
Difference between research utilization and EBP (Page 4-5)
4. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING best describes the difference between research
utilization and EBP?
a. Research utilization is a process of evaluating multiple studies for the most
generalizable findings; EBP is use of the most recent study on a topic.
[Type here]
, b. Research utilization involves changing practice based on findings of a single
research study; EBP is the syntheses of findings from multiple studies to
incorporate with practitioner skills and client preference to determine best
care.
c. Research utilization is the application of research findings to hospitalpractice;
EBP is considered in selecting medication options.
d. Research utilization is review of research publications; EBP is using the
healthcare provider’s perception of what care would be best in individual
situations.
Evidence from other disciplines (Page 6)
5. In what way can evidence from disciplines other than nursing be helpful?
a. Theory based non-nursing evidence can provide a basis on which to build
new evidence.
b. Non-nursing evidence supports the use of nursing knowledge obtained by trial
and error.
c. Clinical decision making can be based on findings from single non-nursing
research studies.
d. All evidence is equally important to the practice of nursing.
Identification of sources of evidence (Page 6)
6. You are a new caregiver working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask your
NeGrTs,B“.CTOhM
preceptor why this is done and shNeUaRnSsIw is is what we have always done, so go do
it.” This is an example of identify type of evidence?
a. Trial and error
b. Intuition
c. Borrowed evidence
d. Tradition
Identification of sources of evidence (Page 6)
7. You are a new caregiver working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask your
preceptor why this is done and she answers, “Because I said so.” This is an example of
identify type of evidence?
a. Intuition
b. Tradition
c. Authority
d. Borrowed evidence
Identification of sources of evidence (Page 6)
8. Trial and error is not a preferred approach for delivering nursing care because
a. it is not based on systematic scientific approaches.
b. it is not a sanctioned method by the American Caregivers Association.
c. it is based only on intuition and therefore not scientifically based.
d. patient outcomes are always based only on level 1 evidence.
[Type here]
, Identification of sources of evidence (Page 8)
9. Many caregivers in clinical settings base nursing interventions on information obtained
from
a. level 1 evidence.
b. individual research studies.
c. colleagues.
d. the American Caregivers Association.
Barriers to adopting EBP (Page 8)
10. Studies have shown that the reasons that caregivers do not draw on research are related to
a. communication problems.
b. individual and organizational factors.
c. personal disinterest.
d. rapid organizational changes.
Environment for EBP to flourish (Page 11)
11. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING promotes consistent EBP practice changes in an
institution?
a. Clinical experts such as Advanced Practice Caregivers (APNs) should be
the authority for any change in practices.
b. Change champions are needed on each work shift to facilitate practice
changes.
c. Caregiver managers must mandate research within healthcare institutions.
d. Opinion leaders should enforce adherence to their opinions.
Environment for EBP to flourish (Page 10)
12. One method for overcoming a lack of resources to access evidence is to
a. devote 15 minutes a day to reading evidence related to a clinical problem.
b. attend conferences where clinical research is presented..
c. bookmark important Web sites that are sources of clinical guidelines.
d. collaborate with a nursing program for access to resources.
Barriers to adopting EBP (Page 9)
13. What steps can be taken to overcome the time barrier to adopting an EBP?
a. Devote 15 minutes a day to reading evidence related to a clinical problem.
b. Subscribe to e-mail summaries of research studies in your area of interest.
c. Take advantage of available technologies to provide quick and convenient access
to relevant data and clinical guidelines.
d. All of the above
Parts of a research article (Page 18)
14. Which section of a research article provides an overview of the study?
a. Abstract
b. Introduction
c. Review of literature
d. Theoretical framework
[Type here]
EVIDENCE – BASED
PRACTICE FOR NURSES:
APPRAISAL AND
APPLICATION OF
RESEARCH 6TH EDITION BY
SCHMIDT BROWN
, Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses:
Appraisal and Application of Research
CHAPTER 1
WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
Multiple Choice
Definition of research (Page 14)
1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING is the best definition of research?
a. Critically thinking about problems that occur in hospital determine possible
solutions.
b. Information that is based on personal experience or tradition.
c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or the
discovery of solutions to problems or questions.
d. Trying a variety of approaches to a clinical problem and settling on the approach
that is effective more often than not.
Definition of research utilization (Page 4)
2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING is the best definition of research utilization?
a. Applying research findings from individual studies to practice.
b. Analyzing multiple research studies to synthesize findings.
c. Appreciating the importance of clinical decision making.
.
Definition of EBP (Page 4-5)
3. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING is the best definition of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. Application of research findings based on scientific theories in a clinical setting.
b. Research studies that correspond to nationally established priorities for healthcare,
conducted by experts in their fields.
c. Use of theory-derived, research-based information in making decisions about
hospital delivery, with consideration of individual needs and preferences and
the clinical expertise of the provider.
d. Using the individual hospital provider’s perception of truth without conscious
attention or reasoning.
Difference between research utilization and EBP (Page 4-5)
4. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING best describes the difference between research
utilization and EBP?
a. Research utilization is a process of evaluating multiple studies for the most
generalizable findings; EBP is use of the most recent study on a topic.
[Type here]
, b. Research utilization involves changing practice based on findings of a single
research study; EBP is the syntheses of findings from multiple studies to
incorporate with practitioner skills and client preference to determine best
care.
c. Research utilization is the application of research findings to hospitalpractice;
EBP is considered in selecting medication options.
d. Research utilization is review of research publications; EBP is using the
healthcare provider’s perception of what care would be best in individual
situations.
Evidence from other disciplines (Page 6)
5. In what way can evidence from disciplines other than nursing be helpful?
a. Theory based non-nursing evidence can provide a basis on which to build
new evidence.
b. Non-nursing evidence supports the use of nursing knowledge obtained by trial
and error.
c. Clinical decision making can be based on findings from single non-nursing
research studies.
d. All evidence is equally important to the practice of nursing.
Identification of sources of evidence (Page 6)
6. You are a new caregiver working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask your
NeGrTs,B“.CTOhM
preceptor why this is done and shNeUaRnSsIw is is what we have always done, so go do
it.” This is an example of identify type of evidence?
a. Trial and error
b. Intuition
c. Borrowed evidence
d. Tradition
Identification of sources of evidence (Page 6)
7. You are a new caregiver working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
Jones’ legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask your
preceptor why this is done and she answers, “Because I said so.” This is an example of
identify type of evidence?
a. Intuition
b. Tradition
c. Authority
d. Borrowed evidence
Identification of sources of evidence (Page 6)
8. Trial and error is not a preferred approach for delivering nursing care because
a. it is not based on systematic scientific approaches.
b. it is not a sanctioned method by the American Caregivers Association.
c. it is based only on intuition and therefore not scientifically based.
d. patient outcomes are always based only on level 1 evidence.
[Type here]
, Identification of sources of evidence (Page 8)
9. Many caregivers in clinical settings base nursing interventions on information obtained
from
a. level 1 evidence.
b. individual research studies.
c. colleagues.
d. the American Caregivers Association.
Barriers to adopting EBP (Page 8)
10. Studies have shown that the reasons that caregivers do not draw on research are related to
a. communication problems.
b. individual and organizational factors.
c. personal disinterest.
d. rapid organizational changes.
Environment for EBP to flourish (Page 11)
11. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING promotes consistent EBP practice changes in an
institution?
a. Clinical experts such as Advanced Practice Caregivers (APNs) should be
the authority for any change in practices.
b. Change champions are needed on each work shift to facilitate practice
changes.
c. Caregiver managers must mandate research within healthcare institutions.
d. Opinion leaders should enforce adherence to their opinions.
Environment for EBP to flourish (Page 10)
12. One method for overcoming a lack of resources to access evidence is to
a. devote 15 minutes a day to reading evidence related to a clinical problem.
b. attend conferences where clinical research is presented..
c. bookmark important Web sites that are sources of clinical guidelines.
d. collaborate with a nursing program for access to resources.
Barriers to adopting EBP (Page 9)
13. What steps can be taken to overcome the time barrier to adopting an EBP?
a. Devote 15 minutes a day to reading evidence related to a clinical problem.
b. Subscribe to e-mail summaries of research studies in your area of interest.
c. Take advantage of available technologies to provide quick and convenient access
to relevant data and clinical guidelines.
d. All of the above
Parts of a research article (Page 18)
14. Which section of a research article provides an overview of the study?
a. Abstract
b. Introduction
c. Review of literature
d. Theoretical framework
[Type here]
