GCU NUR 590 evidence based practice EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Exam 4 Evidence Based 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMP
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QUESTION 1 vc




Evidential strength includes 3 elements: vc vc vc vc




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1. Quality -
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the most challenging elements nurses must evaluate to determine the strength of evidence for a topic. 2
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. Quantity -
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evaluated by considering the # of studies on a topic, the size of the studies, & the impact of studied txs.
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3. Consistency -
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easiest of these elements to understand; for evidence to be strong, similar findings should be reported
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across multiple sources.
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QUESTION 2 vc




Participation in a study vc vc vc




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Pts. have to sign consent form in order to participate in study they also have the right to quit the trial at
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any time.
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QUESTION 3 vc




Sources
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Article has to be within 5 years
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QUESTION 4 vc




Understanding the evidence hierarchy: vc vc vc

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Level 1: RCT, systemic review of RCTs +/- meta-analysis of RCTs Level 2: Quasi-
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experimental study Level 3: Nonexperimental study Level 4: Expert opinion based on scientific evidence
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, clinical practice guidelines, consensus panel Level 5: Literature review, quality improvement, program
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evaluation, financial evaluation, case report, opinion of expert based on experimental evidence.
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QUESTION 5 vc




Definitions of EBP include 3 components: vc vc vc vc vc




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1. Current strong evidence. 2. Nurse's clinical expertise 3. Patient's perspectives, which reflect: needs, in
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QUESTION 6 vc




Background questions vc




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general questions that seek more info about a topic. • Fill gaps in knowledge about a specific topic. • An
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swers can be found in textbooks, medical dictionaries, drug handbooks.
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QUESTION 7 vc




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narrower in focus, about a specific clinical issue. • Answers can be found in studies conducted to elicit e
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QUESTION 8 vc




Types of research studies: vc vc vc




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• Meta-analysis - search through the literature with criteria • Case study—commonly seen in nursing—
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can you generalize findings? • Cohort study • Case-control study • Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) -
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strong validity but what is the problem ethically?
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QUESTION 9 vc




Use mnemonic PICOT to define, formulate a clinical question for EBP:
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