Question 1

This must be reported in order for a systematic review to be considered systematic?

Accepted Answer

A)  how the evidence was collected 
B)  where the evidence was collected from 
C)  if the evidence is thorough 
D)  the strength of the evidence 
A)  how the evidence was collected 
B)  where the evidence was collected from 
C)  if the evidence is thorough 
D)  the strength of the evidence A

Question 2

Evidence-based practice (EBP) represents a shift in how healthcare is practiced and taught. Which EBP definition best describes that shift?

Accepted Answer

A)  embracing the idea of moving away from traditions 
B)  practice decisions based on the best available knowledge 
C)  raising questions about the best approach 
D)  all of the above 
A)  embracing the idea of moving away from traditions 
B)  practice decisions based on the best available knowledge 
C)  raising questions about the best approach 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

These three CT dimensions are used through the entire EBP process?

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity, intuition, and transforming knowledge 
B)  information seeking, confidence, and intellectual integrity 
C)  creativity, flexibility, and analyzing 
D)  transforming knowledge, reflection, and perseverance 
A)  creativity, intuition, and transforming knowledge 
B)  information seeking, confidence, and intellectual integrity 
C)  creativity, flexibility, and analyzing 
D)  transforming knowledge, reflection, and perseverance D

Question 4

Questioning practice is the essential starting point on the path of EBR. What is the main difference between a background and a foreground question?

Accepted Answer

A)  a background question is asked for general knowledge 
B)  a background question is specific and direct 
C)  a background question is posed for EBP 
D)  a background question is asked in a new situation 
A)  a background question is asked for general knowledge 
B)  a background question is specific and direct 
C)  a background question is posed for EBP 
D)  a background question is asked in a new situation

Question 5

This common phenomenon is not acknowledged as evidence, but it guides nurses through the process of questioning practice.

Accepted Answer

A)  intuition 
B)  sixth sense 
C)  vague ideas 
D)  hunches 
A)  intuition 
B)  sixth sense 
C)  vague ideas 
D)  hunches

Question 6

Evidence-based guidelines help clinicians by doing this?

Accepted Answer

A)  offer context for thinking 
B)  offer tools that augment CT 
C)  provide cookbook approaches to medicine 
D)  none of the above 
A)  offer context for thinking 
B)  offer tools that augment CT 
C)  provide cookbook approaches to medicine 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

To gather the best evidence nurses must do this?

Accepted Answer

A)  wait for the information to be distributed to them 
B)  become an information seeker 
C)  consult immediate environments for the answers 
D)  analyze current information for the required evidence 
A)  wait for the information to be distributed to them 
B)  become an information seeker 
C)  consult immediate environments for the answers 
D)  analyze current information for the required evidence

Question 8

To develop foreground questions many authors suggest you use the PICO question format. What does the P stand for in PICO?

Accepted Answer

A)  practice prognosis 
B)  problem with patient 
C)  patient population of interest 
D)  patient perception 
A)  practice prognosis 
B)  problem with patient 
C)  patient population of interest 
D)  patient perception

Question 9

Why is it so important to base health practices on the best evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  it saves time and costs less 
B)  it improves patient outcomes and increases employee satisfaction 
C)  it costs less and improves patient outcomes 
D)  it uses CT and builds teamwork 
A)  it saves time and costs less 
B)  it improves patient outcomes and increases employee satisfaction 
C)  it costs less and improves patient outcomes 
D)  it uses CT and builds teamwork

Question 10

Who is credited for laying the historical roots of EBP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Archie Cochrane 
B)  Florence Nightingale 
C)  The Canadians at McMaster Medical School 
D)  The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) 
A)  Archie Cochrane 
B)  Florence Nightingale 
C)  The Canadians at McMaster Medical School 
D)  The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

This must be reported in order for a systematic review to be considered systematic?

Evidence-based practice (EBP) represents a shift in how healthcare is practiced and taught. Which EBP definition best describes that shift?

These three CT dimensions are used through the entire EBP process?

Questioning practice is the essential starting point on the path of EBR. What is the main difference between a background and a foreground question?

This common phenomenon is not acknowledged as evidence, but it guides nurses through the process of questioning practice.

Evidence-based guidelines help clinicians by doing this?

To gather the best evidence nurses must do this?

To develop foreground questions many authors suggest you use the PICO question format. What does the P stand for in PICO?

Why is it so important to base health practices on the best evidence?

Who is credited for laying the historical roots of EBP?

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Exam 8: Critical Thinking and Evidence-Based Practice

This must be reported in order for a systematic review to be considered systematic?

Evidence-based practice (EBP) represents a shift in how healthcare is practiced and taught. Which EBP definition best describes that shift?

These three CT dimensions are used through the entire EBP process?

Questioning practice is the essential starting point on the path of EBR. What is the main difference between a background and a foreground question?

This common phenomenon is not acknowledged as evidence, but it guides nurses through the process of questioning practice.

Evidence-based guidelines help clinicians by doing this?

To gather the best evidence nurses must do this?

To develop foreground questions many authors suggest you use the PICO question format. What does the P stand for in PICO?

Why is it so important to base health practices on the best evidence?

Who is credited for laying the historical roots of EBP?

Why Critical Thinking

What Is Critical Thinking

Who Are the Critical Thinkers

Institute of Medicine Competencies As a Context for Thinking:the How, When, and Where of Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking, Quality Improvement, and Safety

Critical Thinking and Patient-Centered Care

Critical Thinking and Interdisciplinary Teams

Critical Thinking and Informatics

Assessing Critical Thinking

Thinking Realities of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

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