(CU) NURS4030 Making Evidence Based Decisions - Midterm Review (CU) NURS4030 Making Evidence Based Decisions - Midterm Review (CU) NURS4030 Making Evidence Based Decisions - Midterm Review
,1. Which of the following is a core principle of evidence-based
practice (EBP) in nursing?
- A) Relying solely on expert opinion
- B) Integrating clinical expertise with the best available evidence
- C) Avoiding patient involvement in decision-making
- D) Prioritizing personal experience above research
- Correct Answer: B
- Rationale: EBP integrates clinical expertise with the best
available evidence and patient values to make informed decisions.
2. Which resource is considered the highest level of evidence for
making clinical decisions?
- A) Case studies
- B) Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
- C) Cohort studies
- D) Expert opinion
- Correct Answer: B
- Rationale: Randomized controlled trials are designed to
minimize bias, making them the highest level of evidence.
, 3. In the context of EBP, "PICO" stands for which of the
following?
- A) Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome
- B) Problem, Information, Comparison, Outcome
- C) Plan, Intervention, Control, Outcome
- D) Patient, Issue, Conclusion, Outcome
- Correct Answer: A
- Rationale: PICO helps formulate clinical questions by
defining Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome.
4. When assessing the validity of a research article, which of the
following should a nurse primarily look for?
- A) The author’s credentials
- B) The study's sample size and methodology
- C) The journal's impact factor
- D) The publication date
- Correct Answer: B
- Rationale: Sample size and methodology are critical to
determining the reliability and validity of study findings.
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