Deck 19: Point-Of-Care Design Adaptations

Question 1

Which of the following is not an evidence-based practice behavior expected of staff nurses with a baccalaureate degree?

A) With assistance, use criteria to appraise clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews, and individual studies
B) Participate in unit or agency projects to revise nursing protocols
C) Read research articles related to one's area of practice
D) Conduct small research studies related to one's area of practice

Answer 1

D

Question 2

How are evidence-based practice and individual use of research evidence different?

A) Evidence-based practice uses a variety of types of evidence, whereas individual use of research evidence practice must be based on an e-b guideline.
B) Evidence-based practice requires consistent findings from several studies, whereas individual use of research evidence is based on just one quantitative study.
C) Evidence-based practice uses a comprehensive and rigorous process, whereas individual use of research evidence is less comprehensive and rigorous.
D) Evidence-based practice is recommended by professional associations, whereas individual use of research evidence is practice agreed upon at one's care-giving agency.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is not an essential behavior of the nurse who wants to engage in evidence-based practice and use research evidence in individual practice?

A) Deliver care using unit or agency's evidence-based protocols
B) Read research articles published in clinical journals
C) Keep a diary about patients' responses to new evidence-based protocols
D) Be curious about the knowledge on which key clinical actions are based

Answer 3

C