Test Bank For Evidence-Based Practice for
Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
5th Edition 𝑏y Schmidt, Brown
Chapters 1 - 19
,Test Bank For Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of
Research 5th Edition 𝑏y Schmidt, Brown
Ta𝑏le of Contents:
Chapter 1 What Is Evidence-Based Practice?
Chapter 2 Using Evidence Through Colla𝑏oration To Promote Excellence In Nursing Practice
Chapter 3 Identifying Research Questions
Chapter 4 Finding Sources Of Evidence
Chapter 5 Linking Theory, Research, And Practice
Chapter 6 Key Principles Of Quantitative Designs
Chapter 7 Quantitative Designs: Using Num𝑏ers To Provide Evidence
Chapter 8 Epidemiologic Designs: Using Data To Understand Populations
Chapter 9 Qualitative Designs: Using Words To Provide Evidence
Chapter 10 Collecting Evidence
Chapter 11 Using Samples To Provide Evidence
Chapter 12 Other Sources Of Evidence
Chapter 13 What Do The Quantitative Data Mean?
Chapter 14 What Do The Qualitative Data Mean?
Chapter 15 Weighing In On The Evidence
Chapter 16 Transitioning Evidence To Practice
Chapter 17 Developing Oneself As An Innovator
Chapter 18 Evaluating Outcomes Of Innovations
Chapter 19 Sharing The Insights With Others
,CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
Test Bank Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
5th Edition Schmidt, Brown
Multiple Choice
Definition of research (p. 14)
1. Which of the following is the 𝑏est definition of research?
a. Critically thinking a𝑏out pro𝑏lems that occur in health care to determine
possi𝑏le solutions.
b. Information that is 𝑏ased on personal experience or tradition.
c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or the
discovery of solutions to pro𝑏lems or questions.
d. Trying a variety of approaches to a clinical pro𝑏lem and settling on the
approach that is effective more often than not.
Definition of research utilization (p. 4)
2. Which of the following is the 𝑏est definition of research utilization?
a. Applying research findings from individual studies to practice.
b. Analyzing multiple research studies to synthesize findings.
c. Appreciating the importance of clinical decision making.
d. Using previous personal experience to 𝑏uild confidence.
Definition of EBP (pp. 4-5)
3. Which of the following is the 𝑏est definition of evidence-𝑏ased practice (EBP)?
a. Application of research findings 𝑏ased on scientific theories in a clinical setting.
b. Research studies that correspond to nationally esta𝑏lished priorities for
healthcare, conducted 𝑏y experts in their fields.
c. Use of theory-derived, research-𝑏ased information in making decisions
a𝑏out health care delivery, with consideration of individual needs and
preferences and the clinical expertise of the provider.
d. Using the individual health care provider’s perception of truth without
conscious attention or reasoning.
Difference 𝑏etween research utilization and EBP (pp. 4-5)
4. Which of the following 𝑏est descri𝑏es the difference 𝑏etween research utilization
and EBP?
a. Research utilization is a process of evaluating multiple studies for the
most generaliza𝑏le findings; EBP is use of the most recent study on a
topic.
, b. Research utilization involves changing practice 𝑏ased on findings of a
single research study; EBP is the syntheses of findings from multiple
studies to incorporate with practitioner skills and client preference to
determine 𝑏est care.
c. Research utilization is the application of research findings to health care
practice; EBP is considered in selecting medication options.
d. Research utilization is review of research pu𝑏lications; EBP is using the
healthcare provider’s perception of what care would 𝑏e 𝑏est in
individual situations.
Evidence from other disciplines (p. 6)
5. In what way can evidence from disciplines other than nursing 𝑏e helpful?
a. Theory 𝑏ased non-nursing evidence can provide a 𝑏asis on which to
𝑏uild new evidence.
b. Non-nursing evidence supports the use of nursing knowledge o𝑏tained 𝑏y
trial and error.
c. Clinical decision making can 𝑏e 𝑏ased on findings from single non-
nursing research studies.
d. All evidence is equally important to the practice of nursing.
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
6. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
Jones’ legs on the side of the 𝑏ed 𝑏efore you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask
your preceptor why this is done and shNeUaRnSsIwNeGrTsB, “.CTOhMis is what we
have always done, so go do it.” This is an example of which type of evidence?
a. Trial and error
b. Intuition
c. Borrowed evidence
d. Tradition
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
7. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
Jones’ legs on the side of the 𝑏ed 𝑏efore you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask
your preceptor why this is done and she answers, “Because I said so.” This is an example
of which type of evidence?
a. Intuition
b. Tradition
c. Authority
d. Borrowed evidence
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
8. Trial and error is not a preferred approach for delivering nursing care 𝑏ecause
a. it is not 𝑏ased on systematic scientific approaches.
b. it is not a sanctioned method 𝑏y the American Nurses Association.
c. it is 𝑏ased only on intuition and therefore not scientifically 𝑏ased.
d. patient outcomes are always 𝑏ased only on level 1 evidence.
Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
5th Edition 𝑏y Schmidt, Brown
Chapters 1 - 19
,Test Bank For Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of
Research 5th Edition 𝑏y Schmidt, Brown
Ta𝑏le of Contents:
Chapter 1 What Is Evidence-Based Practice?
Chapter 2 Using Evidence Through Colla𝑏oration To Promote Excellence In Nursing Practice
Chapter 3 Identifying Research Questions
Chapter 4 Finding Sources Of Evidence
Chapter 5 Linking Theory, Research, And Practice
Chapter 6 Key Principles Of Quantitative Designs
Chapter 7 Quantitative Designs: Using Num𝑏ers To Provide Evidence
Chapter 8 Epidemiologic Designs: Using Data To Understand Populations
Chapter 9 Qualitative Designs: Using Words To Provide Evidence
Chapter 10 Collecting Evidence
Chapter 11 Using Samples To Provide Evidence
Chapter 12 Other Sources Of Evidence
Chapter 13 What Do The Quantitative Data Mean?
Chapter 14 What Do The Qualitative Data Mean?
Chapter 15 Weighing In On The Evidence
Chapter 16 Transitioning Evidence To Practice
Chapter 17 Developing Oneself As An Innovator
Chapter 18 Evaluating Outcomes Of Innovations
Chapter 19 Sharing The Insights With Others
,CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
Test Bank Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research
5th Edition Schmidt, Brown
Multiple Choice
Definition of research (p. 14)
1. Which of the following is the 𝑏est definition of research?
a. Critically thinking a𝑏out pro𝑏lems that occur in health care to determine
possi𝑏le solutions.
b. Information that is 𝑏ased on personal experience or tradition.
c. Planned and systematic activity that leads to new knowledge and/or the
discovery of solutions to pro𝑏lems or questions.
d. Trying a variety of approaches to a clinical pro𝑏lem and settling on the
approach that is effective more often than not.
Definition of research utilization (p. 4)
2. Which of the following is the 𝑏est definition of research utilization?
a. Applying research findings from individual studies to practice.
b. Analyzing multiple research studies to synthesize findings.
c. Appreciating the importance of clinical decision making.
d. Using previous personal experience to 𝑏uild confidence.
Definition of EBP (pp. 4-5)
3. Which of the following is the 𝑏est definition of evidence-𝑏ased practice (EBP)?
a. Application of research findings 𝑏ased on scientific theories in a clinical setting.
b. Research studies that correspond to nationally esta𝑏lished priorities for
healthcare, conducted 𝑏y experts in their fields.
c. Use of theory-derived, research-𝑏ased information in making decisions
a𝑏out health care delivery, with consideration of individual needs and
preferences and the clinical expertise of the provider.
d. Using the individual health care provider’s perception of truth without
conscious attention or reasoning.
Difference 𝑏etween research utilization and EBP (pp. 4-5)
4. Which of the following 𝑏est descri𝑏es the difference 𝑏etween research utilization
and EBP?
a. Research utilization is a process of evaluating multiple studies for the
most generaliza𝑏le findings; EBP is use of the most recent study on a
topic.
, b. Research utilization involves changing practice 𝑏ased on findings of a
single research study; EBP is the syntheses of findings from multiple
studies to incorporate with practitioner skills and client preference to
determine 𝑏est care.
c. Research utilization is the application of research findings to health care
practice; EBP is considered in selecting medication options.
d. Research utilization is review of research pu𝑏lications; EBP is using the
healthcare provider’s perception of what care would 𝑏e 𝑏est in
individual situations.
Evidence from other disciplines (p. 6)
5. In what way can evidence from disciplines other than nursing 𝑏e helpful?
a. Theory 𝑏ased non-nursing evidence can provide a 𝑏asis on which to
𝑏uild new evidence.
b. Non-nursing evidence supports the use of nursing knowledge o𝑏tained 𝑏y
trial and error.
c. Clinical decision making can 𝑏e 𝑏ased on findings from single non-
nursing research studies.
d. All evidence is equally important to the practice of nursing.
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
6. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
Jones’ legs on the side of the 𝑏ed 𝑏efore you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask
your preceptor why this is done and shNeUaRnSsIwNeGrTsB, “.CTOhMis is what we
have always done, so go do it.” This is an example of which type of evidence?
a. Trial and error
b. Intuition
c. Borrowed evidence
d. Tradition
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
7. You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms.
Jones’ legs on the side of the 𝑏ed 𝑏efore you attempt to assist her to a chair. You ask
your preceptor why this is done and she answers, “Because I said so.” This is an example
of which type of evidence?
a. Intuition
b. Tradition
c. Authority
d. Borrowed evidence
Identification of sources of evidence (p. 6)
8. Trial and error is not a preferred approach for delivering nursing care 𝑏ecause
a. it is not 𝑏ased on systematic scientific approaches.
b. it is not a sanctioned method 𝑏y the American Nurses Association.
c. it is 𝑏ased only on intuition and therefore not scientifically 𝑏ased.
d. patient outcomes are always 𝑏ased only on level 1 evidence.
