Evidence Based Practice Exam questions with correct answers

1. The PICO question asks a clinical question involving: A. population,intervention of interest, Comparison intervention, and relevant Outcomes. B. Patients, inclusion of important topics, Comparison topics, and other relevant issues. C. Profession, Important Constituents, and Outcomes. D. Population, interventions, cost, and other relevant issues. - Answer A. population, intervention of interest, comparison, intervention, and relevant outcomes. which of the following PICO questions contains the best elements for collecting evidence? A. does pet therapy effectively reduce anxiety in older adults? B. in Children, are foam mattresses more effective than repositioning every two hours to prevent pressure sores? C. which intramuscular injection site most reduces the possibility of nerve damage and pain for the client? D. are hand sanitizers as effective as soap and water in decreasing bacterial counts? - Answer B. in children, are foam mattresses more effective than re positioning every two hours to prevent pressure sores. population: children intervention of interest: prevent pressure sores comparison: foam mattresses vs re positioning intervention: relevant outcomes: