Evidence-based practice is the integration of the best:
a. Randomized clinical trials, clinical expertise, and patients' requestsb. Research evidence, clinical expertise, and patients' valuesc. Quantitative research, clinical expertise, and patients' preferencesd. Research findings, clinical experience, and patients' preferences
ANS: b
Feedback
a. Evidence-based practice is the use of evidence that may include research beyond randomized clinical trials.
b. These elements are the accepted definition of evidence-based practice.
c. Qualitative research, as well as quantitative research, contributes to evidence-based practice.
d. Clinical expertise, as well as clinical experience, defines evidence-based practice.
You might also like to view...
The process of fluid moving across a semipermeable membrane in relation to forces created by osmotic and hydrostatic pressures is called
A) active transport. B) osmosis. C) ultrafiltration. D) renal transport.
After a head injury, a patient has entered a state of persistent coma. What brainstem network has been injured?
A) Bulboreticular formation B) Limbic system C) Sleep centers D) Reticular activating system (RAS)
During an assessment, the nurse determines a client is at risk for ulcerative stomatitis and gum disease because the client has a history of:
1. alcohol intake. 2. smoking. 3. kissing. 4. eating.
A community health nurse is providing care to several cultural groups in the community. When providing transcultural nursing, which of the following would be the priority?
A) Examining one's own culture carefully and recognizing that alternative viewpoints are possible B) Recognizing that cultural values, beliefs, and practices influence people's health and lifestyles C) Obtaining health-related information about a cultural group concerning their values, beliefs, and practices D) Actively and attentively listening to demonstrate respect while learning about other cultures