(CU) NR 449 Evidence Based Practice Midterm Exam Review .(CU) NR 449 Evidence Based Practice Midterm Exam Review .(CU) NR 449 Evidence Based Practice (CU) NR 449 Evidence Based Practice Midterm Exam Review .Midterm Exam Review .
,1. Multiple Choice: Which research design is most appropriate for
establishing causality?
a) Cross-sectional
b) Cohort
c) Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
d) Case-control
Answer: c) Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
Rationale: RCTs are considered the gold standard for
establishing causality because they eliminate confounding variables
through random assignment.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ___ effect refers to changes in
participants' behavior due to their awareness of being observed.
Answer: Hawthorne
Rationale: The Hawthorne effect is crucial to understand in
evidence-based practice as it can skew results if not accounted for.
3. True/False: Meta-analysis provides a quantitative estimate of the
effect of a treatment.
Answer: True
, Rationale: Meta-analysis combines data from multiple studies to
provide a more precise estimate of the treatment's effect.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are essential components of a systematic review?
a) Comprehensive literature search
b) Statistical analysis
c) Peer review
d) Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Answers: a), b), d)
Rationale: Systematic reviews require a thorough search,
statistical analysis of data, and clear inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Peer review, while important, is not a component of the review
itself.
5. Multiple Choice: In evidence-based practice, the PICO
framework is used to:
a) Critique research articles
b) Develop clinical questions
c) Guide statistical analysis
d) Assess patient satisfaction
Answer: b) Develop clinical questions
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