Chapter 05
Nursing I (Rowan College of South Jersey)
,Chapter 05 : Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 05: Evidence-Based Practice
Potter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide nursing care. What is the best rationale
for the nurse's behavior?
a. EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical decisions.
b. EBP is based on the latest textbook information.
c. EBP is easily attained at the bedside.
d. EBP is always right for all situations.
ANS: A
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a guide for nurses to structure how to make appropriate, timely,
and effective clinical decisions. A textbook relies on the scientific literature, which may be outdated
by the time the book is published. Unfortunately, much of the best evidence never reaches the
bedside. EBP is not to be blindly applied without using good judgment and critical thinking skills.
DIF:Understand (comprehension)REF:52
OBJ: Discuss the benefits of evidence-based practice. TOP: Evaluation
MSC:Management of Care
2. In caring for patients, what must the nurse remember about evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. EBP is the only valid source of knowledge that should be used.
b. EBP is secondary to traditional or convenient care knowledge.
, c. EBP is dependent on patient values and expectations.
d. EBP is not shown to provide better patient outcomes.
ANS: C
Even when the best evidence available is used, application and outcomes will differ based on patient
values, preferences, concerns, and/or expectations. Nurses often care for patients on the basis of
tradition or convenience. Although these sources have value, it is important to learn to rely more on
research evidence than on nonresearch evidence. Evidence-based care improves quality, safety,
patient outcomes, and nurse satisfaction while reducing costs.
DIF:Understand (comprehension)REF:53
OBJ: Discuss the benefits of evidence-based practice. TOP: Implementation
MSC:Management of Care
3. A nurse wants to change a patient procedure. Which action will the nurse take to easily find
research evidence to support this change?
a. Read all the articles found on the Internet.
b. Make a general search of the Internet.
c. Use a PICOT format for the search.
d. Start with a broad question.
ANS: C
The more focused the question is, the easier it becomes to search for evidence in the scientific
literature. The PICO format allows the nurse to ask focused questions that are intervention based.
Nursing I (Rowan College of South Jersey)
,Chapter 05 : Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 05: Evidence-Based Practice
Potter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide nursing care. What is the best rationale
for the nurse's behavior?
a. EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical decisions.
b. EBP is based on the latest textbook information.
c. EBP is easily attained at the bedside.
d. EBP is always right for all situations.
ANS: A
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a guide for nurses to structure how to make appropriate, timely,
and effective clinical decisions. A textbook relies on the scientific literature, which may be outdated
by the time the book is published. Unfortunately, much of the best evidence never reaches the
bedside. EBP is not to be blindly applied without using good judgment and critical thinking skills.
DIF:Understand (comprehension)REF:52
OBJ: Discuss the benefits of evidence-based practice. TOP: Evaluation
MSC:Management of Care
2. In caring for patients, what must the nurse remember about evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. EBP is the only valid source of knowledge that should be used.
b. EBP is secondary to traditional or convenient care knowledge.
, c. EBP is dependent on patient values and expectations.
d. EBP is not shown to provide better patient outcomes.
ANS: C
Even when the best evidence available is used, application and outcomes will differ based on patient
values, preferences, concerns, and/or expectations. Nurses often care for patients on the basis of
tradition or convenience. Although these sources have value, it is important to learn to rely more on
research evidence than on nonresearch evidence. Evidence-based care improves quality, safety,
patient outcomes, and nurse satisfaction while reducing costs.
DIF:Understand (comprehension)REF:53
OBJ: Discuss the benefits of evidence-based practice. TOP: Implementation
MSC:Management of Care
3. A nurse wants to change a patient procedure. Which action will the nurse take to easily find
research evidence to support this change?
a. Read all the articles found on the Internet.
b. Make a general search of the Internet.
c. Use a PICOT format for the search.
d. Start with a broad question.
ANS: C
The more focused the question is, the easier it becomes to search for evidence in the scientific
literature. The PICO format allows the nurse to ask focused questions that are intervention based.
