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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. - Answer a. EBP is a guide for
nurses in making clinical decisions.
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relies on the scientific literature, which may be outdated by the time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.
In caring for patients, what must the nurse remember about evidence-
based practice (EBP)?
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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. - Answer c. EBP is
dependent on patient values and expectations.
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
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nonresearch evidence. Evidence-based care improves quality, safety,
patient outcomes, and nurse satisfaction while reducing costs
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. - Answer c. Use a PICOT format for the
search.
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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. Inappropriately
formed questions (general search or broad question) will likely lead to
irrelevant sources of information. It is not beneficial to read hundreds
of articles. It is more beneficial to read the best four to six articles that
specifically address the question.
A nurse has collected several research findings for evidence-based
practice. Which article will be the best for the nurse to use?
a.
An article that uses randomized controlled trials (RCT)
b.
An article that is an opinion of expert committees
c.
An article that uses qualitative research
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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. - Answer a. EBP is a guide for
nurses in making clinical decisions.
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.
In caring for patients, what must the nurse remember about evidence-
based practice (EBP)?
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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. - Answer c. EBP is
dependent on patient values and expectations.
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
,(1st Semester) Fundamentals Final
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nonresearch evidence. Evidence-based care improves quality, safety,
patient outcomes, and nurse satisfaction while reducing costs
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. - Answer c. Use a PICOT format for the
search.
, (1st Semester) Fundamentals Final
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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. Inappropriately
formed questions (general search or broad question) will likely lead to
irrelevant sources of information. It is not beneficial to read hundreds
of articles. It is more beneficial to read the best four to six articles that
specifically address the question.
A nurse has collected several research findings for evidence-based
practice. Which article will be the best for the nurse to use?
a.
An article that uses randomized controlled trials (RCT)
b.
An article that is an opinion of expert committees
c.
An article that uses qualitative research
