Question 1

Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level VII evidence?&#10;A)Well-designed controlled trials without randomization&#10;B)Opinion of authorities and expert committees&#10;C)Well-designed case control or cohort studies&#10;D)Single descriptive or qualitative study .

Accepted Answer

Level VII evidence is based on the opinion of authorities and/or reports of expert committees, making option B the correct choice.

Question 2

Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level VI evidence?&#10;A)Systematic reviews of descriptive or qualitative studies&#10;B)Opinion of authorities and expert committees&#10;C)Well-designed case control or cohort studies&#10;D)Single descriptive or qualitative study

Accepted Answer

Level VI evidence is obtained from well-designed case control or cohort studies. Systematic reviews of descriptive or qualitative studies (A) would be considered Level VII evidence, as they are a synthesis of Level VI evidence. Opinion of authorities and expert committees (B) would be considered Level V evidence. Single descriptive or qualitative study (D) would be considered Level IV evidence.

Question 3

Applying evidence at the point of care requires:&#10;A)Readily available evidence-based resources&#10;B)Ability to review research literature&#10;C)Single articles in journals&#10;D)Current textbooks

Accepted Answer

Applying evidence at the point of care requires readily available evidence-based resources, such as clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews, and electronic databases. These resources provide clinicians with up-to-date and relevant information to inform their clinical decision-making. While the ability to review research literature and access current textbooks can also be useful, having readily available evidence-based resources is essential for applying evidence at the point of care. Single articles in journals can be informative, but they may not provide the level of detail and context needed for clinical decision-making. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 4

Practice guidelines are designed to:&#10;A)Be inflexible&#10;B)Be utilized in every circumstance&#10;C)Provide a reference point for decision making&#10;D)Be created by a professional organization to guide the practice of a profession

Accepted Answer

Practice guidelines are meant to be a reference point for decision making in practice. While they may not be suitable for every circumstance, they provide a framework for professionals to make informed decisions about patient care. Guidelines are typically developed by professional organizations to guide their members' practice. Guidelines are not meant to be inflexible but rather are intended to be flexible enough to allow for adaptations to individual patient needs.

Question 5

Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level IV evidence?&#10;A)Single descriptive or qualitative study&#10;B)Opinion of authorities and expert committees&#10;C)Systematic review of randomized clinical trial studies&#10;D)Well-designed controlled trials without randomization

Accepted Answer

Level IV evidence is defined as well-designed controlled trials without randomization. This includes studies where participants are assigned to either an intervention group or control group, but the assignment is not randomized.

Question 6

Which of the following is a crucial element of developing a guideline?&#10;A)Creating a physician expert panel&#10;B)Reviewing the literature with ratings of available evidence&#10;C)Conducting an external review of a guideline&#10;D)Developing evidence-based tables

Accepted Answer

Reviewing the literature with ratings of available evidence is a crucial element of developing a guideline as it helps to ensure that the guideline is based on the latest and strongest available evidence. The other options (creating a physician expert panel, conducting an external review of a guideline, and developing evidence-based tables) may also be important components of guideline development, but they are not as crucial as reviewing the available evidence.

Question 7

Nursing research should be utilized by:&#10;A)Nurses at the bedside&#10;B)Advanced practice nurses&#10;C)Nurse researchers&#10;D)Nurses at all levels of practice

Accepted Answer

Nursing research should not just be limited to nurse researchers or advanced practice nurses, but should be utilized by nurses at all levels of practice. This will help inform and improve nursing practice across the board, leading to better patient outcomes.

Question 8

Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level I evidence?&#10;A)Single, well-designed randomized clinical trial&#10;B)Systematic review of randomized clinical trial studies&#10;C)Well-designed controlled trials without randomization&#10;D)Systematic reviews of descriptive or qualitative studies

Accepted Answer

Systematic review of randomized clinical trial studies is considered the highest level of evidence (Level I) because it synthesizes findings from multiple studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of a particular research question, reducing bias and increasing reliability.

Question 9

Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level II evidence?&#10;A)Single descriptive or qualitative study&#10;B)Well-designed case control or cohort studies&#10;C)Single, well-designed, randomized clinical trial&#10;D)Systematic review of randomized clinical trial studies

Accepted Answer

Level II evidence typically refers to a single, well-designed, randomized clinical trial.

Question 10

Which of the following are parts of evidence-based practice?&#10;A)Clinician&#10;B)Patient&#10;C)Evidence&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practice involves the integration of clinical expertise, patient preferences, and the best available evidence from scientific research to make clinical decisions. Therefore, all of the above choices (clinician, patient, and evidence) are necessary components of evidence-based practice.

Question 11

Which is the most important question to ask in nursing research?&#10;A)What findings constitute evidence?&#10;B)How will the findings be used?&#10;C)Is this a randomized controlled trial?&#10;D)What theory is being utilized?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level III evidence?&#10;A)Well-designed controlled trials without randomization&#10;B)Systematic reviews of descriptive or qualitative studies&#10;C)Systematic review of randomized clinical trial studies&#10;D)Opinion of authorities and expert committees

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Question 13

Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level V evidence?&#10;A)Systematic review of randomized clinical trial studies&#10;B)Well-designed controlled trials without randomization&#10;C)Systematic reviews of descriptive or qualitative studies&#10;D)Single descriptive or qualitative study

Accepted Answer

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Deck 5: Evidence-Based Care