Research as Evidence in Nursing Practice
Before gathering research to review and to incorporate into practice, what information is used by the nurse to identify the need for evidence based practice (EBP)? Select all that apply. Client satisfaction reports Nurse observations Updated protocols Knowledge gaps New technology
ALL are correct
The nurse working on a labor and delivery unit is planning to review evidence regarding staffing solutions. The nurse should gather data from which sources? Select all that apply. Operating room (OR) staff satisfaction scores Feedback on new IV pumps Staffing level reports through the attendance system Staff satisfaction reports for the last six months Staff education available in the hospital and within the unit
All are correct
The most credible research studies have which characteristic? The authors have a stake in the treatment being tested. An expert in the field conducted the study. The study has at least six references. The study was written using college-level terminology.
An expert in the field conducted the study
Which research report is subjected to appraisal by a neutral party who is unassociated with the research and unaware of the report's authorship? Replicated review Blinded nursing research Peer review Blinded peer review
Blinded peer review
Evidence-based practice must be supported by _________________.
Clinical expertise
A nurse is reviewing a research study to determine its application to nursing practice. Which characteristics should the nurse consider? Select all that apply. Credibility Specificity Author's expertise Clients' needs External validity
Credibility Author's expertise Clients' needs External validity
In which ways can evidence be incorporated into nursing practice? Select all that apply. Develop a policy and procedure Find solutions to existing health problems Confirm current treatment options are effective Identify new treatment options Discover changes in health trends
Develop a policy and procedure Find solutions to existing health problems Identify new treatment options Discover changes in health trends
A nurse who is working on an evidence-based practice change related to client education on medications administered by registered nurses on their unit, would need to consider which of the following elements? Select all that apply. Guidelines developed by expert panel Theoretical assumptions Client satisfaction survey results Medical evidence Results of scientific nursing research on client education
Guidelines developed by expert panel Client satisfaction survey results Results of scientific nursing research on client education
A nursing unit is establishing a journal club. Which activities could be included as goals for this group of staff nurses? Select all that apply. Collect feedback on prenatal class benefits from clients after delivery Conduct a staff development event to share new evidence Assist with chart audits Initiate a process improvement with their preceptor strategy Update the medication administration policy for labor inductions
Initiate a process improvement with their preceptor strategy Update the medication administration policy for labor inductions Conduct a staff development event to share new evidence
The nurse is reviewing an article and questions its credibility. Which criteria support the credibility of a research article? Select all that apply. The author is an obstetrical nurse conducting a study on dermatology treatments The researcher uses personal experiences as part of their evidence review Resources and previous studies used in the literature review are from four years ago The researcher's co-worker peer-reviewed the data A neutral party who is not known by the author completed a review of the study The author works for the company that distributes the product that is being reviewed
Resources and previous studies used in the literature review are from four years ago. A neutral party who is not known by the author completed a review of the study.
Why is evidence based practice (EBP) important to nursing care? Select all that apply. Using EBP results in fewer errors in decision making Client outcomes are better when evidence is used as a basis for practice Nursing care is more efficient when ineffective processes are replaced Randomized controlled trials are required as a basis for holistic nursing care Clients want evidence-based information to make decisions
Using EBP results in fewer errors in decision making Client outcomes are better when evidence is used as a basis for practice Nursing care is more efficient when ineffective processes are replaced Clients want evidence-based information to make decisions
Evidence-based practice in nursing requires _______________ to care for individual clients.
a holistic approach
According to the research report, the lead investigator has ______________ clinical expertise to conduct a study related to medication and its side effects.
adequate
A nurse is evaluating this research study. Based on the information provided, the nurse should be concerned about the __________________.
conflict of interest
A nurse is appraising publications for inclusion in the review of evidence. A publication that does not state that it is a peer reviewed publication at the front of the journal should be ________________________.
investigated further
A nursing researcher is reviewing a co-worker's recent study. This is an example of a ___________________.
peer review
