INTRO TO EBP PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
what are the three typical sources of knowledge
tradition
authority
experience
tradition is the
way its always been done
authority is what
experts say
experience is what has
worked for me
what are the pros of EBP
can be efficient and may achieve positive outcomes
what are the cons of EBP
lack of progress, limited understanding of current knowledge, resistance to change
seeking evidence can strengthen foundations to consider
new and more valid methods
EBP is an approach to decision making that incorporates
scientific information with other sources of knowledge
what is EBP (APTA definition)
the integration of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and the patients unique values and
circumstances
true or false
all three elements are equally important
true
what do PTs need evidence for
examine
assess
diagnose
, prognosis
treat
refer to others
educate patients
examine
choose and apply tests and measures
assess
interpret examination findings
diagnose
properly identify, quantify, and classify patients problems
prognosis
prediction of the future status of the patient
treat
safe and effective treatment strategies
refer to others
red flag findings and pt not responding as expected
educate patients
translate jargon/research into lay language
what are the 5 As of EBP
ask
acquire
appraise
apply
assess
ask
a clear and answerable question
acquire
choose the best evidence
appraise
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
what are the three typical sources of knowledge
tradition
authority
experience
tradition is the
way its always been done
authority is what
experts say
experience is what has
worked for me
what are the pros of EBP
can be efficient and may achieve positive outcomes
what are the cons of EBP
lack of progress, limited understanding of current knowledge, resistance to change
seeking evidence can strengthen foundations to consider
new and more valid methods
EBP is an approach to decision making that incorporates
scientific information with other sources of knowledge
what is EBP (APTA definition)
the integration of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and the patients unique values and
circumstances
true or false
all three elements are equally important
true
what do PTs need evidence for
examine
assess
diagnose
, prognosis
treat
refer to others
educate patients
examine
choose and apply tests and measures
assess
interpret examination findings
diagnose
properly identify, quantify, and classify patients problems
prognosis
prediction of the future status of the patient
treat
safe and effective treatment strategies
refer to others
red flag findings and pt not responding as expected
educate patients
translate jargon/research into lay language
what are the 5 As of EBP
ask
acquire
appraise
apply
assess
ask
a clear and answerable question
acquire
choose the best evidence
appraise
