HCA 100 RAI FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ ____ is the actual process used to make clinical decisions.
The EBP paradigm is the framework that explains the foundational
principles behind how EBP works. Answer: EBP
⫸ Steps in the ___ process
Ask: Formulate a clear, focused clinical question (using PICOT).
Acquire: Search for the best available evidence.
Appraise: Critically evaluate the evidence for its validity and relevance.
Apply: Implement the evidence in practice, considering patient
preferences.
Assess: Evaluate the outcomes of the applied evidence in practice.
Answer: EBP
⫸ ____ is a research method where data is collected from existing
medical records to study past events, conditions, or outcomes. Answer:
Retrospective chart review
⫸ Characteristics of __:
It is non-experimental, meaning researchers do not intervene or control
the variables.
Often used to study patient outcomes, treatment effectiveness, and
healthcare practices.
, Advantages: Can be completed quickly and less expensively compared
to prospective studies.
Limitations: Data quality is dependent on the accuracy and completeness
of the medical records. Answer: Retrospective chart review
⫸ ___ is a group convened by the institute of medicine focused on
improving the quality and effectiveness of healthcare through evidence
based medicine Answer: Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Evidence-
Based Medicine
⫸ Purpose of __:
-Promote the integration of research evidence into clinical practice.
-Encourage collaboration between healthcare providers, researchers, and
policymakers.
-Address barriers to the implementation of evidence-based practices.
Answer: Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Evidence-Based Medicine
⫸ ___ impact:
The roundtable helped shape modern EBM practices and highlighted the
need for systematic reviews, high-quality research, and collaboration
between various stakeholders in healthcare. Answer: Institute of
Medicine Roundtable on Evidence-Based Medicine
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ ____ is the actual process used to make clinical decisions.
The EBP paradigm is the framework that explains the foundational
principles behind how EBP works. Answer: EBP
⫸ Steps in the ___ process
Ask: Formulate a clear, focused clinical question (using PICOT).
Acquire: Search for the best available evidence.
Appraise: Critically evaluate the evidence for its validity and relevance.
Apply: Implement the evidence in practice, considering patient
preferences.
Assess: Evaluate the outcomes of the applied evidence in practice.
Answer: EBP
⫸ ____ is a research method where data is collected from existing
medical records to study past events, conditions, or outcomes. Answer:
Retrospective chart review
⫸ Characteristics of __:
It is non-experimental, meaning researchers do not intervene or control
the variables.
Often used to study patient outcomes, treatment effectiveness, and
healthcare practices.
, Advantages: Can be completed quickly and less expensively compared
to prospective studies.
Limitations: Data quality is dependent on the accuracy and completeness
of the medical records. Answer: Retrospective chart review
⫸ ___ is a group convened by the institute of medicine focused on
improving the quality and effectiveness of healthcare through evidence
based medicine Answer: Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Evidence-
Based Medicine
⫸ Purpose of __:
-Promote the integration of research evidence into clinical practice.
-Encourage collaboration between healthcare providers, researchers, and
policymakers.
-Address barriers to the implementation of evidence-based practices.
Answer: Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Evidence-Based Medicine
⫸ ___ impact:
The roundtable helped shape modern EBM practices and highlighted the
need for systematic reviews, high-quality research, and collaboration
between various stakeholders in healthcare. Answer: Institute of
Medicine Roundtable on Evidence-Based Medicine
