NURS 328 - Quiz #1 Questions
With Perfect Solutions 100% Pass
evidence-based practice - CORRECT ANSWER-clinical decision making that
integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient
characteristics and preferences
disciplined research - CORRECT ANSWER-best method of acquiring reliable
knowledge; evidence-based findings
paradigm - CORRECT ANSWER-world view or general perspective of the world's
complexities
Positivist Paradigm - CORRECT ANSWER-- reality exists
- research is independent from those researched
- values and biases are to be held in check
- one right answer
- most likely to be allied with quantitative research
constructivist paradigm - CORRECT ANSWER-- reality is multiple and subjective
- researcher interacts with those being researched
,- subjectivity and values are inevitable and desirable
- most likely to be allied with qualitative research
Archie Cochrane - CORRECT ANSWER-- developed Cochrane Collaboration
- Called for efforts to make research summaries about interventions available to
health care providers
David Sackett - CORRECT ANSWER-developed a learning strategy called
evidence based medicine which has broadened to the use of best evidence by all
health care practitioners
evidence heirarchy - CORRECT ANSWER-- ranks evidence sources according to
the strength of evidence they provide
systematic reviews of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) - CORRECT ANSWER--
pinnacle of the evidence hierarchies
- considered "gold standard"
3 barriers to EBP - CORRECT ANSWER-1) quality and nature of research
2) characteristics of nurses
3) organizational factors
pre-appraised evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-has been selected from primary
studies and evaluated for use by clinicians
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, systematic review - CORRECT ANSWER-integrate evidence about a topic in a
rigorous, systematic way
meta-analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-technique for integrating quantitative
research findings statistically
Meta-synthesis - CORRECT ANSWER-A synthesis of a number of qualitative
articles on a focused topic using specific qualitative methodology.
care bundles and clinical practice guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER-give specific
recommendations for evidence-based decision making
appraisal of guidelines research and evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER-has ratings
for 23 dimensions within 6 domains
Diffusion of Innovation Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-looking at how change
happens, some people might be resistant to change and it might take time for
clinical knowledge to become common knowledge in practice
Stetler Model - CORRECT ANSWER-step-by-step instructions for integrating
research into practice
Iowa Model - CORRECT ANSWER-evidence-based practice to promote quality
care
PIO - CORRECT ANSWER-- P: population/patients (what are the characteristics
of the patient or people?)
With Perfect Solutions 100% Pass
evidence-based practice - CORRECT ANSWER-clinical decision making that
integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient
characteristics and preferences
disciplined research - CORRECT ANSWER-best method of acquiring reliable
knowledge; evidence-based findings
paradigm - CORRECT ANSWER-world view or general perspective of the world's
complexities
Positivist Paradigm - CORRECT ANSWER-- reality exists
- research is independent from those researched
- values and biases are to be held in check
- one right answer
- most likely to be allied with quantitative research
constructivist paradigm - CORRECT ANSWER-- reality is multiple and subjective
- researcher interacts with those being researched
,- subjectivity and values are inevitable and desirable
- most likely to be allied with qualitative research
Archie Cochrane - CORRECT ANSWER-- developed Cochrane Collaboration
- Called for efforts to make research summaries about interventions available to
health care providers
David Sackett - CORRECT ANSWER-developed a learning strategy called
evidence based medicine which has broadened to the use of best evidence by all
health care practitioners
evidence heirarchy - CORRECT ANSWER-- ranks evidence sources according to
the strength of evidence they provide
systematic reviews of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) - CORRECT ANSWER--
pinnacle of the evidence hierarchies
- considered "gold standard"
3 barriers to EBP - CORRECT ANSWER-1) quality and nature of research
2) characteristics of nurses
3) organizational factors
pre-appraised evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-has been selected from primary
studies and evaluated for use by clinicians
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
, systematic review - CORRECT ANSWER-integrate evidence about a topic in a
rigorous, systematic way
meta-analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-technique for integrating quantitative
research findings statistically
Meta-synthesis - CORRECT ANSWER-A synthesis of a number of qualitative
articles on a focused topic using specific qualitative methodology.
care bundles and clinical practice guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER-give specific
recommendations for evidence-based decision making
appraisal of guidelines research and evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER-has ratings
for 23 dimensions within 6 domains
Diffusion of Innovation Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-looking at how change
happens, some people might be resistant to change and it might take time for
clinical knowledge to become common knowledge in practice
Stetler Model - CORRECT ANSWER-step-by-step instructions for integrating
research into practice
Iowa Model - CORRECT ANSWER-evidence-based practice to promote quality
care
PIO - CORRECT ANSWER-- P: population/patients (what are the characteristics
of the patient or people?)
