Question 1

A question that focuses on the typical course of a disease or injury or the typical management of a problem is called a(n):&#10;A) Background question&#10;B) Foreground question&#10;C) Prognosis&#10;D) Intervention

Accepted Answer

Background questions ask for general knowledge about a condition or thing, including its typical course or general management.

Question 2

Which of the following resources would be most helpful in answering a background question?&#10;A) Research journal&#10;B) Textbook&#10;C) Conference proceedings&#10;D) Expert opinion

Accepted Answer

Textbooks are designed to provide comprehensive overviews on subjects, making them ideal for answering background questions that require foundational knowledge.

Question 3

A foreground question does not address:&#10;A) Interventions&#10;B) Diagnostic tests&#10;C) Prognosis&#10;D) History

Accepted Answer

Foreground questions are specific knowledge questions that affect clinical decisions and patient care directly. They typically focus on interventions, diagnostic tests, and prognosis, but not on history, which is considered a background question.

Question 4

The P in PICO can mean all of the following except:&#10;A) Patient&#10;B) Prescription&#10;C) Problem&#10;D) Population

Accepted Answer

The P in PICO stands for Patient, Problem, or Population and is used to define the group of patients or the problem being addressed in a clinical research question. Prescription is not represented by P in PICO; instead, it could be considered part of the intervention or treatment being studied.

Question 5

The change in condition as the result of an intervention is called:&#10;A) Diagnosis&#10;B) Prognosis&#10;C) Intervention&#10;D) Outcome

Accepted Answer

The change in condition as the result of an intervention is referred to as the "outcome." This term is used to describe the results or effects of healthcare interventions on patients, including improvements in health status, behavior, or knowledge, among other aspects.

Question 6

A clinical question that reads &#34;For _____________ how does ______________ compared to ______________ predict ______________&#34; would be used for which type of question?&#10;A) Diagnosis&#10;B) Prognosis&#10;C) Intervention&#10;D) Etiology

Accepted Answer

This format is used for prognosis questions, which focus on predicting the outcome of a condition over time.

Question 7

A clinical question that reads &#34;Are _____________ who ______________ compared to those who do not ______________ at greater risk for ______________&#34; would be used for which type of question?&#10;A) Diagnosis&#10;B) Prognosis&#10;C) Intervention&#10;D) Etiology

Accepted Answer

This question format is used for etiology questions, which are concerned with identifying causes or risk factors for a condition. The structure "Are [subjects] who [have a certain exposure] compared to those who do not [have the exposure] at greater risk for [outcome]?" is typical for investigating the cause or origin of diseases.

Question 8

A clinician wants to develop a better understanding of a patient's diagnosis before treating. Which type of question would the clinician use?&#10;A) Background question&#10;B) Foreground question&#10;C) Prognosis&#10;D) Intervention

Accepted Answer

Foreground questions are specific and detailed, aimed at informing clinical decisions or understanding a particular patient's condition. They often compare treatments, test diagnostic approaches, or explore patient experiences, making them suitable for a clinician seeking to understand a patient's diagnosis better before treatment.

Deck 8: Formulating a Focused Clinical Question