NU404- Evidence-Based Practice Quiz Q&A
Evidence-Based Practice - =1. The conscientious use of current best evidence in making
decisions about patient care.
2. A systematic search and a critical appraisal of the most relative evidence of data to answer a
clinical question.
The nurse's clinical practice must be guided by ____________ and ____________ . - =Evidence
and Data
Evidence and data should be ____________, ____________, and ____________. - =1. Recent
2. Relevant
3. Result of rigorous research or the evaluation of practice through quality improvement
activities.
What is Evidence? Name 3 components. - =1. A collection of facts that are believed to be true
2. External evidence - facts generated through rigorous research, intended to be generalized, used
in other settings
3. Internal evidence - facts generated through practice initiatives, quality improvement, improve
clinical care
3 Major Elements of Evidence-Based Practice - =1. Best evidence
2. Clinical Expertise
3. Patient Values
Define best evidence - =The best qualitative and quantitative research or the best developed
theory to answer the question
Define clinical expertise - =The ability to use clinical skills and past experiences to rapidly
identify each patient's unique health status, individual risks of potential interventions, personal
values and beliefs, and individual expectations of care
, Define patient values - =The unique preferences and concerns that each patient brings to a
clinical encounter, including their expectations that must be integrated into clinical decisions if
we are truly to serve the patient
Through patient ____________ and ____________, the nurse provides education and teaching to
the patient that is understandable to them. - =1. Education
2. Patient advocacy
The nurse provides advocacy for the best clinical interventions for the patient, respecting his or
her ____________, ____________, and ____________. - =1. Values or beliefs
2. Expectations
3. Individual choices
The nurse provides education and teaching to the patient that reflects their ____________,
____________, and ____________. - =1. Culture
2. Educational level
3. Best learning style
Evidence-based practice in action is: - =A clinical decision-making model to help the nurse
choose the best nursing assessments and interventions for his or her patient
Name 5 benefits of the application of evidenced-based practice - =1. Improves outcomes
2. Increases overall satisfaction among patients and families
3. Reduces cost and improves efficiencies.
4. Factors the patient's expectations into the plan of care
5. Ensures best practices for quality clinical patient outcomes.
Name the 7 Steps of the EBP Process - =1. Cultivate a spirit of inquiry
2. Ask the burning clinical question (use PICOT)
3. Search for best evidence
Evidence-Based Practice - =1. The conscientious use of current best evidence in making
decisions about patient care.
2. A systematic search and a critical appraisal of the most relative evidence of data to answer a
clinical question.
The nurse's clinical practice must be guided by ____________ and ____________ . - =Evidence
and Data
Evidence and data should be ____________, ____________, and ____________. - =1. Recent
2. Relevant
3. Result of rigorous research or the evaluation of practice through quality improvement
activities.
What is Evidence? Name 3 components. - =1. A collection of facts that are believed to be true
2. External evidence - facts generated through rigorous research, intended to be generalized, used
in other settings
3. Internal evidence - facts generated through practice initiatives, quality improvement, improve
clinical care
3 Major Elements of Evidence-Based Practice - =1. Best evidence
2. Clinical Expertise
3. Patient Values
Define best evidence - =The best qualitative and quantitative research or the best developed
theory to answer the question
Define clinical expertise - =The ability to use clinical skills and past experiences to rapidly
identify each patient's unique health status, individual risks of potential interventions, personal
values and beliefs, and individual expectations of care
, Define patient values - =The unique preferences and concerns that each patient brings to a
clinical encounter, including their expectations that must be integrated into clinical decisions if
we are truly to serve the patient
Through patient ____________ and ____________, the nurse provides education and teaching to
the patient that is understandable to them. - =1. Education
2. Patient advocacy
The nurse provides advocacy for the best clinical interventions for the patient, respecting his or
her ____________, ____________, and ____________. - =1. Values or beliefs
2. Expectations
3. Individual choices
The nurse provides education and teaching to the patient that reflects their ____________,
____________, and ____________. - =1. Culture
2. Educational level
3. Best learning style
Evidence-based practice in action is: - =A clinical decision-making model to help the nurse
choose the best nursing assessments and interventions for his or her patient
Name 5 benefits of the application of evidenced-based practice - =1. Improves outcomes
2. Increases overall satisfaction among patients and families
3. Reduces cost and improves efficiencies.
4. Factors the patient's expectations into the plan of care
5. Ensures best practices for quality clinical patient outcomes.
Name the 7 Steps of the EBP Process - =1. Cultivate a spirit of inquiry
2. Ask the burning clinical question (use PICOT)
3. Search for best evidence
