Chapter 3 Evidence-Based Practice and Informatics

Chapter 3  Evidence-Based Practice and Informatics

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Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Knowledge is the point of convergence across the areas of:
a.
evidence-based practice, quality assurance, and informatics.
b.
evidence-based practice, improvement, and informatics.
c.
evidence-based practice, quality assurance, and improvement.
d.
improvement, quality assurance, and informatics.

ANS: B
Knowledge is the point of convergence across the areas of evidence-based practice, informatics, and improvement. None of the other answers include all of these aspects.

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2. Which two hurdles does the STAR Model address in employing evidence-based practice?
a.
The volume and form of knowledge
b.
The quality and form of knowledge
c.
The volume and outcomes of knowledge
d.
The adequacy and form of knowledge

ANS: A
The STAR Model addresses two major hurdles in employing evidence-based practice (EBP). These two hurdles are the volume of current professional knowledge and the form of knowledge that healthcare professionals attempt to apply in practice.

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3. What is the form of knowledge in discovery research?
a.
Single research studies
b.
Meta-synthesis
c.
Systematic review
d.
Meta-analysis

ANS: A
Discovery research represents knowledge produced in the form of single research studies. The other three choices represent synthesis of multiple studies.

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4. Which type of review is considered the most rigorous?
a.
Literature reviews
b.
Systematic reviews
c.
Integrative reviews
d.
Single study reviews

ANS: B
Evidence summaries include evidence synthesis, systematic reviews, integrative reviews, and reviews of the literature, with systematic reviews being the most rigorous approach to evidence summary.

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