Evidence-
Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
,Evidence-
Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
, Evidence-
Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
Testbank for Schmidt & Brown 6th edition Evide
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nce-
Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Applicati
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on of Research wk wk
CHAPTER 1 wk
WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
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Multiple Choice
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1. Which of the following is the best definition of research?
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a. Critically thinking about problems that occur in health care to determine poss
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ible solutions.
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b. Information that is based on personal experience or tradition.
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c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or
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the discovery of solutions to problems or questions.
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d. Trying a variety of approaches to a clinical problem and settling on the appr
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oach that is effective more often than not.
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Definition of research utilization (p. 4)
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2. Which of the following is the best definition of research utilization?
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a. Applying research findings from individual studies to practice.
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b. Analyzing multiple research studies to synthesize findings.
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c. Appreciating the importance of clinical decision making.
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d. Using previous personal experience to build confidence.
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Definition of EBP (pp. 4-5)
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, Evidence-
Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
3. Which of the following is the best definition of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
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a. Application of research findings based on scientific theories in a clinical setting.
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b. Research studies that correspond to nationally established priorities for healthc
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are, conducted by experts in their fields.
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c. Use of theory-derived, research-
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based information in making decisions about health care delivery, with c
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onsideration of individual needs and preferences and the clinical expertis
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e of the provider.
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d. Using the individual health care provider’s perception of truth without conscious
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Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
,Evidence-
Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
, Evidence-
Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
Testbank for Schmidt & Brown 6th edition Evide
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
nce-
Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Applicati
wk wk wk wk wk wk
on of Research wk wk
CHAPTER 1 wk
WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
wk wk wk wk
Multiple Choice
wk
1. Which of the following is the best definition of research?
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
a. Critically thinking about problems that occur in health care to determine poss
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
ible solutions.
wk
b. Information that is based on personal experience or tradition.
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk w
the discovery of solutions to problems or questions.
k wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
d. Trying a variety of approaches to a clinical problem and settling on the appr
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
oach that is effective more often than not.
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
Definition of research utilization (p. 4)
wk wk wk wk wk
2. Which of the following is the best definition of research utilization?
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
a. Applying research findings from individual studies to practice.
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
b. Analyzing multiple research studies to synthesize findings.
wk wk wk wk wk wk
c. Appreciating the importance of clinical decision making.
wk wk wk wk wk wk
d. Using previous personal experience to build confidence.
wk wk wk wk wk wk
Definition of EBP (pp. 4-5)
wk wk wk wk
, Evidence-
Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
3. Which of the following is the best definition of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
a. Application of research findings based on scientific theories in a clinical setting.
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
b. Research studies that correspond to nationally established priorities for healthc
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
are, conducted by experts in their fields.
wk wk wk wk wk wk
c. Use of theory-derived, research-
wk wk wk
based information in making decisions about health care delivery, with c
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
onsideration of individual needs and preferences and the clinical expertis
wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk wk
e of the provider.
wk wk wk
d. Using the individual health care provider’s perception of truth without conscious
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