EBDM EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The following components define evidence-based practice:
A Clinical expertise
B Patient values
C Scientific research
D Clinical conditions
E All of the above. - Answer -E All of the above.
2 The purpose of EBDM is to _______________.
A emphasize new research findings
B close the gap between research and practice
C defer to patients wishes
D use expert opinions
E None of the above. - Answer -B close the gap between research and practice
3 EBDM is just a new term for clinical decision-making.
A True
B False - Answer -B False
4 EBDM requires online searching skills and understanding research methods.
A True
B False - Answer -A True
5 Evidence can change over time as new research studies are conducted.
A True
B False - Answer -A True
6 The highest level of evidence is the same for treatment and prognosis questions.
A True
B False - Answer -B False
7 Which of the following provides the highest level of evidence for treatment questions?
A Case Control Study
B Cohort Study
C Systematic Review of RCTs
D Randomized Controlled Trial
E Case Report - Answer -C Systematic Review of RCTs
8 Systematic reviews typically provide a higher level of evidence than a single study.
A True
B False - Answer -A True
9 As you progress up the levels of evidence, the amount of available literature also
increases.
, A True
B False - Answer -B False
10 As you progress up the levels of evidence, the literature becomes more relevant for
answering therapy related questions.
A True
B False - Answer -A True
11 The first step in the EBDM process is _______________.
A finding the best evidence
B applying the results to patient care
C asking a good clinical question
D evaluating the results
E critically appraising the evidence - Answer -C asking a good clinical question
12 Which of the following characteristics describes the Intervention in the PICO
process?
A What you plan to do.
B Main concern or chief complaint.
C Measurable result.
D Alternative. - Answer -A What you plan to do.
13 The only optional component of the PICO question is _______________.
A P (Patient Problem or Population)
B I (Intervention)
C C (Comparison)
D O (Outcomes) - Answer -C C (Comparison)
14 The purpose of defining the PICO question is to _______________.
A identify a clearly focused clinical question
B consider what the patient/client believes is important
C provide key search terms
D determine the type of evidence required to solve the problem
E All of the above. - Answer -E All of the above.
15 Select the most appropriate PICO question:
A Is using Mouthwash 'x' as effective as flossing in reducing gingivitis?
B For a patient with mild gingivitis, is Mouthwash 'x' as compared to flossing as
effective?
C For a patient with mild gingivitis, is rinsing with Mouthwash 'x' as compared to
flossing as effective in reducing plaque and eliminating gingivitis?
D For a patient with mild gingivitis, is rinsing with Mouthwash 'x' as effective in reducing
plaque and eliminating gingivitis as flossing?
E None of the above. - Answer -C For a patient with mild gingivitis, is rinsing with
Mouthwash 'x' as compared to flossing as effective in reducing plaque and eliminating
gingivitis?
The following components define evidence-based practice:
A Clinical expertise
B Patient values
C Scientific research
D Clinical conditions
E All of the above. - Answer -E All of the above.
2 The purpose of EBDM is to _______________.
A emphasize new research findings
B close the gap between research and practice
C defer to patients wishes
D use expert opinions
E None of the above. - Answer -B close the gap between research and practice
3 EBDM is just a new term for clinical decision-making.
A True
B False - Answer -B False
4 EBDM requires online searching skills and understanding research methods.
A True
B False - Answer -A True
5 Evidence can change over time as new research studies are conducted.
A True
B False - Answer -A True
6 The highest level of evidence is the same for treatment and prognosis questions.
A True
B False - Answer -B False
7 Which of the following provides the highest level of evidence for treatment questions?
A Case Control Study
B Cohort Study
C Systematic Review of RCTs
D Randomized Controlled Trial
E Case Report - Answer -C Systematic Review of RCTs
8 Systematic reviews typically provide a higher level of evidence than a single study.
A True
B False - Answer -A True
9 As you progress up the levels of evidence, the amount of available literature also
increases.
, A True
B False - Answer -B False
10 As you progress up the levels of evidence, the literature becomes more relevant for
answering therapy related questions.
A True
B False - Answer -A True
11 The first step in the EBDM process is _______________.
A finding the best evidence
B applying the results to patient care
C asking a good clinical question
D evaluating the results
E critically appraising the evidence - Answer -C asking a good clinical question
12 Which of the following characteristics describes the Intervention in the PICO
process?
A What you plan to do.
B Main concern or chief complaint.
C Measurable result.
D Alternative. - Answer -A What you plan to do.
13 The only optional component of the PICO question is _______________.
A P (Patient Problem or Population)
B I (Intervention)
C C (Comparison)
D O (Outcomes) - Answer -C C (Comparison)
14 The purpose of defining the PICO question is to _______________.
A identify a clearly focused clinical question
B consider what the patient/client believes is important
C provide key search terms
D determine the type of evidence required to solve the problem
E All of the above. - Answer -E All of the above.
15 Select the most appropriate PICO question:
A Is using Mouthwash 'x' as effective as flossing in reducing gingivitis?
B For a patient with mild gingivitis, is Mouthwash 'x' as compared to flossing as
effective?
C For a patient with mild gingivitis, is rinsing with Mouthwash 'x' as compared to
flossing as effective in reducing plaque and eliminating gingivitis?
D For a patient with mild gingivitis, is rinsing with Mouthwash 'x' as effective in reducing
plaque and eliminating gingivitis as flossing?
E None of the above. - Answer -C For a patient with mild gingivitis, is rinsing with
Mouthwash 'x' as compared to flossing as effective in reducing plaque and eliminating
gingivitis?
