Question 1

Skills needed to consult the literature and answer a clinical question are called&#10;A) informatics.&#10;B) database searching.&#10;C) information literacy.&#10;D) evidence-informed practice.

Accepted Answer

The skills needed to consult the literature and answer a clinical question include information literacy, which involves the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. Informatics refers to the use of technology to manage and analyze information, but this may not be a necessary skill for consulting the literature. Database searching is a specific skill related to information literacy, but it may not encompass all of the skills needed to answer a clinical question. Evidence-informed practice is a broader concept that encompasses the integration of different types of evidence, including clinical expertise and patient values, which goes beyond just consulting the literature. Therefore, C - information literacy is the best choice that fits the description given.

Question 2

What is the purpose of &#34;translational&#34; research?&#10;A) Globalization of nursing research&#10;B) Applying research results to clinical practice&#10;C) Using the results of medical research to direct nursing research&#10;D) Translating the results of nursing research into language common across all health care disciplines

Accepted Answer

The purpose of translational research is to bridge the gap between research findings and clinical practice, by applying research results to clinical settings. This helps to improve the quality of patient care and outcomes by ensuring that evidence-based practices are utilized. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of translational research.

Question 3

What is the relationship between EIP and research utilization?&#10;A) They are identical concepts.&#10;B) EIP is a subset of research utilization and relates to applying research findings appropriately.&#10;C) Research utilization is a subset of EIP and relates to applying research findings appropriately.&#10;D) Although the concepts are similar in that both are related to practice outcomes, EIP can be measured, whereas research utilization can only be tested.

Accepted Answer

Research utilization is a subset of EIP and relates to applying research findings appropriately.

Question 4

Which of the following conditions should be used to promote the decision to change practice based on evidence?&#10;A) The researchers providing the majority of the evidence are recognized experts in the field.&#10;B) Research reports on the new intervention demonstrate inconsistent or contradictory results.&#10;C) The intervention was tested in a population with few characteristics in common with the proposed practice population.&#10;D) The intervention is inexpensive and easy to learn, and the outcome can be measured objectively.

Accepted Answer

The conditions that promote the decision to change practice based on evidence should include factors such as the intervention being affordable, easy to learn, and the outcome can be measured objectively. This ensures that the intervention is feasible and sustainable in the long run. The other conditions such as the expertise of the researchers or the similarity of the study population to the proposed practice population may influence the credibility of the evidence, but they may not necessarily be sufficient to justify a change in practice. Inconsistent results may suggest the need for further research or review, rather than an immediate change in practice. Therefore, D is the best choice.

Question 5

Which of the following types of support for a nursing action or intervention is eliminated by EIP?&#10;A) Expert advice&#10;B) Ritual-based practices&#10;C) Case studies&#10;D) Findings from quasiexperimental studies

Accepted Answer

EIP eliminates ritual-based practices, as it relies on evidence-based practices that have been proven effective through research and analysis. Expert advice, case studies, and findings from quasiexperimental studies are all types of support that can still be used with EIP, as long as they meet the criteria for evidence-based practice.

Question 6

Which of the following types of teams is warranted for an EIP project to succeed in improving practice?&#10;A) Physician&#10;B) Stakeholder&#10;C) External&#10;D) Administrative

Accepted Answer

Stakeholders are crucial for an EIP (Evidence-Informed Practice) project as they provide diverse perspectives, resources, and support necessary for successful implementation and improvement of practice.

Question 7

The selection of members for the development,implementation,and evaluation of an evidence formed practice should include all the of the following except&#10;A) nurses.&#10;B) patients.&#10;C) physicians.&#10;D) pharmacists.

Accepted Answer

Patients, although valuable sources of information, are not typically involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practices. They may be involved in informing the process through focus groups or surveys, but the actual selection of members for the team would not typically include patients.

Question 8

The conceptually driven form of using research evidence in practice influences providers'&#10;A) action.&#10;B) critique.&#10;C) thinking.&#10;D) evaluation.

Accepted Answer

Conceptually driven use of research evidence focuses on the application of theory and conceptual frameworks to guide practice, which in turn influences providers' thinking. It doesn't necessarily involve action, critique or evaluation.

Question 9

Which of the following is the term for data that are collected to assess patient satisfaction,staff outcomes,or fiscal differences as a result of specific interventions?&#10;A) Process measures&#10;B) Outcome measures&#10;C) Secondary measures&#10;D) Compliance measures

Accepted Answer

Outcome measures are designed to evaluate the outcomes of specific interventions, such as patient satisfaction or fiscal differences. Process measures assess adherence to specific processes or procedures, compliance measures assess compliance with regulatory standards, and secondary measures are collected as a byproduct of primary data collection, such as demographics.

Question 10

Evidence-informed practice (EIP)is defined as&#10;A) the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.&#10;B) promoting the publication of research findings among practising nurses.&#10;C) the process of using research findings to improve patient care.&#10;D) collecting data from participants using measurement devices.

Accepted Answer

Evidence-informed practice involves not only the use of research evidence but also the integration of clinical expertise and patient values. Option B focuses on publication and dissemination of research findings, while option D refers to data collection rather than the use of evidence to improve care. Option C comes close to describing EIP but overlooks the importance of integrating clinical expertise and patient values. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 11

The use of research findings to promote the adoption of evidence-informed practice guidelines can be described as&#10;A) dissemination activities.&#10;B) translating research into practice (TRIP).&#10;C) research utilization.&#10;D) critiquing findings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of research findings to promote...

Question 12

Which of the following actions or processes is considered to be a component of research utilization?&#10;A) Using the results of a study to improve patient care&#10;B) Examining a specific nursing practice for its outcome&#10;C) Reporting research findings in primary data-based journals&#10;D) Asking what would be the impact of changing a specific nursing procedure

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following actions or processes...

Question 13

How do &#34;opinion leaders&#34; influence their peers among the staff to adhere to the specific new EIP standard?&#10;A) Bringing in consulting experts&#10;B) Role-modelling the new practice&#10;C) Evaluating the supporting research data&#10;D) Pressuring the staff to adopt the proposed changes

Accepted Answer

The answer of How do &#34;opinion leaders&#34; influence their peers...

Question 14

In using the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice,what step should be taken first when nurse clinicians and researchers determine that a sufficient number of scientifically sound studies are not available as a basis for practice?

A) Summarizing case reports
B) Applying scientific principles to the problem
C) Asking an expert in the field whether or not the approach has merit
D) Examining the feasibility of conducting a study on the practice problem

Accepted Answer

The answer of In using the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based...

Question 15

To synthesize the findings from a research critique,a summary table should include
1)the abstract.
2)the research questions.
3)a description of the study sample and setting.
4)the names and academic affiliations of the authors.

A) 2 and 3
B) 2 and 4
C) All of the above
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of To synthesize the findings from a research...

Question 16

What types of support are important for success in accomplishing an evidence-informed practice intervention?&#10;A) Organizational and administrative support&#10;B) Staff nurse and nurse manager&#10;C) Nurse researcher and physician&#10;D) Patient and nurse coordinator

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

A nurse researcher writes an article for the Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics based on his research (previously published in Computers in Nursing)on the variables that predict the successful implementation of a computerized documentation system.This research activity is described as research

A) dissemination.
B) recruitment.
C) evaluation.
D) analysis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse researcher writes an article for...

Question 18

What is a useful approach to evaluate an EIP standard that has been recorded in writing by the health care professional?&#10;A) Nursing staff meeting&#10;B) Focus group&#10;C) Patient safety committee&#10;D) Quality improvement committee

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a useful approach to evaluate...

Question 19

Which of the following strategies has been found to best improve staff adherence to implementation of a new EIP innovation?&#10;A) Developing a graphic decision-making algorithm&#10;B) Making new knowledge available to the staff&#10;C) Including all research citations in the protocol&#10;D) Restricting the implementation responsibility to a selected few individuals

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following strategies has been...

Question 20

Applying study results to individual patients or to a specific patient population and communicating findings to patients in a meaningful way is the hallmark of&#10;A) the scientific perspective.&#10;B) clinical practice.&#10;C) meta-analysis.&#10;D) evidence-informed practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Applying study results to individual patients or...

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