A group of nurses were discussing evidence-based practice and research. A nurse's aide overheard their
conversation and said, "excuse me, but what is evidence-based practice?" Which statement best
describes evidence-based practice? - Correct AnswersEvidence-based practice is practice based on
objective, credible knowledge
A nurse needs to do scholarly work for her doctoral project. Before the research process can begin, what
is the first step? - Correct AnswersDescribe the problem
After learning about the safety and security of electronic records, a chiropractor decided to switch from
paper to electronic records. The administrative staff is resistant because they like the way it has always
been done. One assistant admits she "doesn't like learning new systems, especially computers." What
would be the correct response by the chiropractor? - Correct Answers-"If we don't all use the new
records, the situation may be worse."
-"Using electronic records is evidence-based."
-"We all need to adopt electronic records for safety and security reasons."
Nursing research is a disciplined and systematic process. Which of the following is usually the first step
in the research process? - Correct AnswersIdentify a gap in knowledge or problem related to practice
The data analyst has completed the exploration of data. What should the analyst do with the data now?
- Correct AnswersCreate a model
A nurse scholar is conducting a research project. How is the design of the research determined? -
Correct Answersby the purpose of the project
A healthcare organization has a high number of client complaints about their discharge information.
They want evidence-based process for discharging a client. Which source is the strongest evidence? -
Correct AnswersResearch based studies
, What are the main reasons that organizations are slow to adapt to evidence-based practice (EBP)? -
Correct AnswersTime
Authority
Change
State the research steps in correct order - Correct Answers1. Define/describe the problem
2. Develop a plan to gather information to address the problem
3. Design the study
4. Implement the study
5. Analyzing and interpreting the results
6. Disseminating the findings
7. Application/use
During one of the first meetings after the data mining started, a staff member asked how they knew for
sure that the data collected was "quality" evidence? The analyst assured the staff member and
committee that it was. How is quality determined? - Correct AnswersUse metrics such as consistency
and integrity
Hospital recognizes there is a need for more online client education
The data was collected and analyzed. A summary report was presented to the stakeholders. What is the
committee's next step? - Correct AnswersCreate a pilot expansion of online education
The pilot study was successful, and the results were positive. The committee took the results to the
stakeholders and the new online education model was approved. What considerations need to be taken
at this step in the process? Select all that apply. - Correct Answers-cost of implementing the model
-Education of staff and clients
-Information technology support
-How to monitor progress
conversation and said, "excuse me, but what is evidence-based practice?" Which statement best
describes evidence-based practice? - Correct AnswersEvidence-based practice is practice based on
objective, credible knowledge
A nurse needs to do scholarly work for her doctoral project. Before the research process can begin, what
is the first step? - Correct AnswersDescribe the problem
After learning about the safety and security of electronic records, a chiropractor decided to switch from
paper to electronic records. The administrative staff is resistant because they like the way it has always
been done. One assistant admits she "doesn't like learning new systems, especially computers." What
would be the correct response by the chiropractor? - Correct Answers-"If we don't all use the new
records, the situation may be worse."
-"Using electronic records is evidence-based."
-"We all need to adopt electronic records for safety and security reasons."
Nursing research is a disciplined and systematic process. Which of the following is usually the first step
in the research process? - Correct AnswersIdentify a gap in knowledge or problem related to practice
The data analyst has completed the exploration of data. What should the analyst do with the data now?
- Correct AnswersCreate a model
A nurse scholar is conducting a research project. How is the design of the research determined? -
Correct Answersby the purpose of the project
A healthcare organization has a high number of client complaints about their discharge information.
They want evidence-based process for discharging a client. Which source is the strongest evidence? -
Correct AnswersResearch based studies
, What are the main reasons that organizations are slow to adapt to evidence-based practice (EBP)? -
Correct AnswersTime
Authority
Change
State the research steps in correct order - Correct Answers1. Define/describe the problem
2. Develop a plan to gather information to address the problem
3. Design the study
4. Implement the study
5. Analyzing and interpreting the results
6. Disseminating the findings
7. Application/use
During one of the first meetings after the data mining started, a staff member asked how they knew for
sure that the data collected was "quality" evidence? The analyst assured the staff member and
committee that it was. How is quality determined? - Correct AnswersUse metrics such as consistency
and integrity
Hospital recognizes there is a need for more online client education
The data was collected and analyzed. A summary report was presented to the stakeholders. What is the
committee's next step? - Correct AnswersCreate a pilot expansion of online education
The pilot study was successful, and the results were positive. The committee took the results to the
stakeholders and the new online education model was approved. What considerations need to be taken
at this step in the process? Select all that apply. - Correct Answers-cost of implementing the model
-Education of staff and clients
-Information technology support
-How to monitor progress
