Which of the following is defined as the gold standard of evidence in evidence-based prac-tice?
1. Research
2. Randomized clinical trials
3. Best practices
4. Community development model
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The double blind randomized controlled trial generally provides the highest level of evidence followed by other randomized controlled trials.
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a. Falls b. Asphyxiation c. Poisons d. Burns
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a. 10 mL b. 4.17 mL c. 6.25 mL d. 1.05 mL
The terms discrete, linear, annular, and zosteriform refer to which characteristic of skin lesions?
a. morphology c. grouping or arrangement b. size d. types of exudate
An adolescent patient recently attended a health fair and had a serum glucose test. The patient telephones the nurse and says, "My level was 125 . Does that mean I have diabetes?" Choose the nurse's most accurate response
a. "Unless you were fasting for longer than 8 hours, this does not necessarily mean you have diabetes." b. "At this level, you probably have diabetes. You will need an oral glucose toler-ance test this week." c. "This level is conclusive evidence that you have diabetes." d. "This level is conclusive evidence that you do not have diabetes."