Core Nursing Competencies Exam Questions with Correct Answers

What does evidence based care look for? - Answer-the very best scientific and clinical evidence for treating and managing a problem What does evidence-based care improve? - Answer-quality, safety, and patient outcomes What does evidence-based care increase? - Answer-nurse satisfaction What does evidence-based care reduce? - Answer-costs What does the best scientific evidence come from? - Answer-well-designed, systematically conducted research studies found in scientific, peer-reviewed journals Parts of evidence-based clinical decision making - Answer--Evidence from research, evidence-based theories, clinical experts, and opinion leaders -evidence from assessment of patient's history and physical and available health care resources -Clinical expertise -Information about patient preferences and values Sources of Evidence for Evidence-Based Practice - Answer--textbooks -articles from nursing and health care literature -peer-reviewed journals Application of evidence for Evidence-Based Practice - Answer--Differ based on patients' values, state of health, preferences, concerns, or expectations -Involves ethical and accountable professional nursing practice -Use critical thinking skills Steps of Evidence-Based Practice - Answer-0. Cultivate a spirit of inquiry 1. ask a clinical question in PICOT format 2.Search for the best evidence 3. critically appraise the evidence 4. integrate the evidence 5. evaluate the outcomes of practice decision or changes 6. communicate the outcomes of the evidence based practice decision What must you have in order to cultivate a spirit of inquiry? - Answer--never-ending spirit of inquiry -constantly question current practices that leads to consistent use of EBP