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Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques, 11th Edition TEST BANK
by Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter
Evidence-based practice is a problem-solving approach to making decisions about
patient care that is grounded in: - ANSWER:Systematically conducted research
studies

When evidence-based practice is used, patient care will be: - ANSWER:Variable
according to the situation

When a PICOT question is developed, the letter that corresponds with the usual
standard of care is: - ANSWER:Comparison of interest

A well-developed PICOT question helps the nurse: - ANSWER:Search for evidence

The nurse isn't sure that the procedure the patient requires is the best possible for
the situation. Utilizing which of the following resources would be the quickest way to
review research on the topic? - ANSWER:The Cochrane database

The nurse is getting ready to develop a plan of care for a patient who has a specific
need. The best source for developing this plan of care would probably be: -
ANSWER:NGC

The nurse has done a literature search and found 25 possible articles on the topic
that she is studying. To determine which of those 25 best fit her inquiry, the nurse
first should look at: - ANSWER:The Abstracts

The nurse wants to determine the effects of cardiac rehabilitation program
attendance on the level of postmyocardial depression for individuals who have had a
myocardial infarction. The type of study that would best capture this information
would be: - ANSWER:Qualitative study

Six months after an early mobility protocol was implemented, the incidence of deep
vein thrombosis in patients was decreased. This is an example of what stage in the
EBP process? - ANSWER:Evaluating the practice decision

To use evidence-based practice appropriately, you need to collect the most relevant
and best evidence and best evidence and to critically appraise the evidence you
gather. This process also includes: (SATA) - ANSWER:Asking a clinical question.
Applying the evidence.
Evaluating the practice decision.
Communicating your results

In a clinical environment, evidence-based practice has the ability to improve: (SATA)
- ANSWER:Cost

, The need for new equipment
Management support
Adequate staff

________ is a guide for making accurate, timely, and appropriate clinical decisions. -
ANSWER:Evidence-based practice

Evidence-based practice requires good _______. - ANSWER:Nursing judgement

While caring for patients, the professional nurse must question _________. -
ANSWER:What does not make sense

A systematic review explains whether the evidence that you are searching for exists
and whether there is good cause to change practice. In __________, all entries
include information on systematic reviews. Individual randomized controlled trails
(RCTs) are the gold standard for research. - ANSWER:The Cochrane Database

________ are the gold standard for research - ANSWER:Randomized controlled trials

The researcher explains how to apply findings in a practice setting for the types of
subjects studied in the ______ section of a research article. - ANSWER:Clinical
implications

______ is the extent to which a study's findings are valid, reliable, and relevant to
your patient population of interest. - ANSWER:Scientific Rigor

Patient fall rates are an example of a _______ type of study in the evidence
hierarchy. - ANSWER:Quality improvement data

P.I.C.O. - ANSWER:P. Patient Population of interest
Intervention of interest
Comparison of interest
Outcome

When admitting a patient that does not speak English, can the family members
interpret for the patient. - ANSWER:No, use a professional translator

When admitting a patient and the patient is hard of hearing what should you do? -
ANSWER:Arrange for a speech and language pathologist. Family members may assist
though.

When admitting a patient, when do you obtain the patients health history? -
ANSWER:As soon as possible

When admitting a patient, how do you assess the patients ability to understand and
implement health information? - ANSWER:Ask a health literacy question like "How
confident are you filling out medical forms yourself?"

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