120 Questions
Which of the following best defines evidence-based practice?
A systematic process of making patient care decisions based on current evidence
Why should evidence-based practice be used?
To provide the best possible care to patients
How can nursing evidence that should be put into practice be identified?
By following the evidence-based practice process
What does the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project aim to promote?
Safe patient care
How many steps are there in the evidence-based practice process?
Six
Who should give evidence-based nursing care?
Both registered nurses and licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses
When should evidence-based nursing care be given?
At any time when providing patient care
Where should evidence-based nursing care be given?
In any healthcare setting
What is the gold standard of healthcare?
Evidence-based practice
What does outcome measurement built into the process of evidence-based practice show?
The value of the practice change
Which of the following is considered level I evidence?
Randomized controlled trial
Where can the nurse find level I evidence?
Cochrane Reviews
Which of the following is a QSEN competency?
Evidence-based practice
Which of the following is NOT a QSEN competency?
Health insurance coverage
What type of research studies are considered level I evidence?
None of the above
Which of the following sources is NOT recommended for finding level I evidence?
WebMD.com
Which of the following is NOT a QSEN competency?
Teamwork and collaboration
What is the highest level of evidence?
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Which of the following sources can the nurse use to find level I evidence?
Cochrane Reviews
Which of the following is NOT a QSEN competency?
Health insurance coverage
Which of the following is the highest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level I
Which level of evidence consists of evidence obtained from quasi-experimental research studies?
Level III
Which level of evidence includes evidence from well-designed case-control or cohort studies?
Level IV
What is the lowest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level VII
Which step of the evidence-based practice process involves searching and collecting the most relevant and best evidence available?
Step 2
What does the acronym PICOT stand for in the context of evidence-based practice?
Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time
Which factors are considered when deciding which evidence to use in the nursing practice committee's literature review?
Quality, Applicability, Cost
Which level of evidence should the nurse consider the strongest?
Level I
Which organization promotes evidence-based practice, safety, teamwork and collaboration, patient-centered care, quality improvement, and informatics in nursing?
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Project
In the context of evidence-based practice, what does QSEN stand for?
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
Which of the following is considered level I evidence?
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Where can the nurse find level I evidence?
Cochrane Reviews
Which of the following is a QSEN competency?
Evidence-based practice
What does the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project aim to promote?
Patient-centered care
Which sources can the nurse use to find level I evidence?
Cochrane Reviews
Which of the following is NOT a QSEN competency?
Health insurance coverage
Which level of evidence includes evidence from well-designed case-control or cohort studies?
Level II evidence
What is the highest level of evidence?
Level I evidence
Which of the following is the highest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Which of the following is the lowest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Case study
Which of the following best describes evidence-based practice?
A systematic process that uses current evidence to make patient care decisions and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
What is the role of clinical expertise in evidence-based practice decision making?
It is one of the factors considered when evaluating the quality and applicability of existing research.
Why is evidence-based practice considered the gold standard of healthcare?
It allows nurses to provide the best care possible.
What does the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project aim to promote?
Safe patient care, teamwork and collaboration, patient-centered care, quality improvement, and informatics in nursing.
What is the highest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.
What is the lowest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Expert opinion or consensus statements.
When should evidence-based nursing care be given?
Evidence-based nursing care should be given at all times.
How many steps are there in the evidence-based practice process?
Six
What does the acronym PICOT stand for in the context of evidence-based practice?
Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time
Which of the following sources is recommended for finding level I evidence?
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.
Which of the following factors are considered when deciding which evidence to use in the nursing practice committee's literature review?
Quality
Which level of evidence should the nurse consider the strongest?
Level I
What does the acronym PICOT stand for in the context of evidence-based practice?
Population/ Patient Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time
Which step of the evidence-based practice process involves searching and collecting the most relevant and best evidence available?
Step 2
Where can the nurse find level I evidence?
Joanna Briggs Institute’s Evidence-Based Resources
Which of the following is a QSEN competency?
All of the above
Which level of evidence consists of evidence obtained from quasi-experimental research studies?
Level III
How many steps are there in the evidence-based practice process?
6
Which factors are considered when deciding which evidence to use in the nursing practice committee's literature review?
Quality
What does the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project aim to promote?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level VI
Which of the following is NOT a step in the evidence-based practice process?
Make it happen
Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project?
Informatics
Which of the following is NOT a component of the PICOT framework?
Outcome
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when deciding which evidence to use in the nursing practice committee's literature review?
Nurse convenience
Which of the following is NOT a source of level I evidence?
Systematic review of qualitative or descriptive studies
Which of the following is the strongest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level I
Which of the following is the lowest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level VI
Which of the following is NOT a QSEN competency?
Nurse convenience
Which of the following is the highest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level I
Which of the following is considered level I evidence?
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Which of the following sources can the nurse use to find level I evidence?
Cochrane Reviews
Which of the following is a QSEN competency?
Evidence-based practice
Which of the following factors are considered when deciding which evidence to use in the nursing practice committee's literature review?
Level of evidence
What is the highest level of evidence?
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
What does the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project aim to promote?
Safety
When should evidence-based nursing care be given?
Always
Which step of the evidence-based practice process involves searching and collecting the most relevant and best evidence available?
Conducting a literature review
Which level of evidence consists of evidence obtained from quasi-experimental research studies?
Level III
What does the acronym PICOT stand for in the context of evidence-based practice?
Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time
Which of the following is NOT one of the learning outcomes listed for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, Seventh Edition, Chapter 2?
List the six steps of evidence-based practice
Which of the following best describes evidence-based practice?
A systematic process that involves patient care decision making based on current evidence
Which of the following is NOT a concept discussed in Chapter 2 of Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, Seventh Edition?
Health-Care Technology
What is the role of clinical expertise in evidence-based practice decision making?
It is one of the factors considered in evaluating the quality of evidence
Which of the following is NOT a QSEN competency?
Health-care technology
What does the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project aim to promote?
All of the above
Which level of evidence is considered the strongest in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level I
Where can the nurse find level I evidence?
In systematic reviews or meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
How many steps are there in the evidence-based practice process?
Six
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when deciding which evidence to use in the nursing practice committee's literature review?
Patient preferences
Which of the following is NOT a level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level VIII
What is the purpose of the PICOT framework in evidence-based practice?
To identify relevant searchable question keywords
Which of the following is considered the weakest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level VII
Which level of evidence consists of evidence obtained from qualitative or descriptive studies?
Level V
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when deciding which evidence to use in the nursing practice committee's literature review?
Nurse convenience
Which level of evidence should the nurse consider the strongest?
Level I
How many steps are there in the evidence-based practice process?
6
What does outcome measurement built into the process of evidence-based practice show?
The effectiveness of the practice change
What does the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project aim to promote?
All of the above
Who should give evidence-based nursing care?
All healthcare professionals
Which of the following best describes evidence-based practice?
A systematic process of using current evidence to make patient care decisions
What is the role of clinical expertise in evidence-based practice decision making?
It is one of the factors considered in evidence-based practice decision making
Which step of the evidence-based practice process involves searching and collecting the most relevant and best evidence available?
Identification of evidence
What does the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project aim to promote?
Patient safety
Where should evidence-based nursing care be given?
In any healthcare setting
Which level of evidence is considered the strongest in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level I
How many steps are there in the evidence-based practice process?
Six
What is the highest level of evidence in the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
Level I
Which of the following is NOT a QSEN competency?
Evidence-based practice
Which of the following is NOT a concept discussed in Chapter 2 of Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, Seventh Edition?
Quality Improvement
Which of the following is considered level I evidence?
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Which of the following sources is recommended for finding level I evidence?
Cochrane Reviews
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when deciding which evidence to use in the nursing practice committee's literature review?
Popularity
Which of the following is NOT a step in the evidence-based practice process?
Prescribing medication
Which of the following is NOT a QSEN competency?
Health insurance coverage
Which of the following sources can the nurse use to find level I evidence?
Cochrane Reviews
What does the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project aim to promote?
All of the above
Which level of evidence includes evidence from well-designed case-control or cohort studies?
Level II
Which factors are considered when deciding which evidence to use in the nursing practice committee's literature review?
All of the above
Where can the nurse find level I evidence?
Cochrane Reviews
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