EBDM

20 The History feature does not reflect searches using Clinical Queries unless "See all" is used to view those results and apply additional filters. A True B False

A True

4 EBDM requires online searching skills and understanding research methods. A True B False

A True

5 Evidence can change over time as new research studies are conducted. A True B False

A True

8 Systematic reviews typically provide a higher level of evidence than a single study. A True B False

A True

12 Which of the following characteristics describes the Intervention in the PICO process? A What you plan to do. B Main concern or chief complaint. C Measurable result. D Alternative.

A What you plan to do.

6 Which Boolean Operator is used to exclude terms from a search? A not B or C and D never E None of the above.

A not

17 In question #16, if too many citations are found, which Clinical Queries option should be used next? A Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Broad scope B Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Narrow scope C Systematic Reviews. D Medical Genetics Searches.

B Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Narrow scope

3 EBDM is just a new term for clinical decision-making. A True B False

B False

6 The highest level of evidence is the same for treatment and prognosis questions. A True B False

B False

9 As you progress up the levels of evidence, the amount of available literature also increases. A True B False

B False

9 Boolean Operators only can be used with a comprehensive PubMed Search. A True B False

B False

1 Which 2 PICO components provide the primary searching terms? A Problem and Outcome B Intervention and Comparison C Intervention and Outcome D Comparison and Outcome E None of the above.

B Intervention and Comparison

2 The purpose of EBDM is to _______________. A emphasize new research findings B close the gap between research and practice C defer to patients wishes D use expert opinions E None of the above.

B close the gap between research and practice

8 Which Boolean Operator is used to include at least one of two terms in a search? A not B or C and D never E None of the above.

B or

11 Which Filter option(s) are used to limit citations to find the highest level of evidence? A Languages B Species C Article Types D A and B E B and C

C Article Types

13 The only optional component of the PICO question is _______________. A P (Patient Problem or Population) B I (Intervention) C C (Comparison) D O (Outcomes)

C C (Comparison)

16 Select the PICO component that is missing or incomplete from this question: For a patient with periodontal disease, will antimicrobial therapy (minocycline HCl) in conjunction with scaling and root planing be more effective in preventing further attachment and bone loss? A P (Patient Problem or Population) B I (Intervention) C C (Comparison) D O (Outcomes)

C C (Comparison)

15 Select the most appropriate PICO question: A Is using Mouthwash 'x' as effective as flossing in reducing gingivitis? B For a patient with mild gingivitis, is Mouthwash 'x' as compared to flossing as effective? C For a patient with mild gingivitis, is rinsing with Mouthwash 'x' as compared to flossing as effective in reducing plaque and eliminating gingivitis? D For a patient with mild gingivitis, is rinsing with Mouthwash 'x' as effective in reducing plaque and eliminating gingivitis as flossing? E None of the above.

C For a patient with mild gingivitis, is rinsing with Mouthwash 'x' as compared to flossing as effective in reducing plaque and eliminating gingivitis?

7 Which of the following provides the highest level of evidence for treatment questions? A Case Control Study B Cohort Study C Systematic Review of RCTs D Randomized Controlled Trial E Case Report

C Systematic Review of RCTs

13 Which of the PubMed Clinical Queries options finds citations such as systematic reviews, meta-analyses, reviews of clinical trials, and consensus development conferences? A Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Narrow scope B Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Broad scope C Systematic Reviews. D Medical Genetics Searches. E A and B

C Systematic Reviews.

15 Which PubMed Clinical Queries option should you begin with to find the highest levels of evidence related to therapy? A Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Broad scope B Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Narrow scope C Systematic Reviews. D Medical Genetics Searches. E A and B

C Systematic Reviews.

2. The purpose of EBDM is to: a. Emphasize new research findings b. Close the gap between research and practice c. Defer to patients wishes d. Use expert opinions e. None of the above

b. Close the gap between research and practice

5. The first step in the EBDM process is: a. Finding the best evidence b. Applying the results to patient care c. Asking a good clinical question d. Evaluating the results e. Critically appraising the evidence

c. Asking a good clinical question

3. All of the following are considered primary sources of evidence EXCEPT: a. RCT b. Cohort Study c. Meta-analysis d. Case Report e. Case Control Study

c. Meta-analysis

9. What is the primary purpose of Boolean Operators? a. To make sure the largest number of results is identified b. To make sure the least number of results is identified c. To limit results of a search by combining terms or concepts d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

c. To limit results of a search by combining terms or concepts

10. Which Filter option is used to limit citations to find the highest level of evidence? a. Age b. Article Types c. Full-text d. Languages e. Species

b. Article Types

10 Which PubMed feature allows you to limit the citations according to study type? A Filters B Preview/Index C History D Clipboard E Details

A Filters

3 What area of the PubMed Homepage is used to initiate a comprehensive search? A Search Box B Feature Tabs C MeSH Database D Side Bar Links E Tutorials

A Search Box

10 As you progress up the levels of evidence, the literature becomes more relevant for answering therapy related questions. A True B False

A True

18 The Filters feature can be used with both a Clinical Queries and a comprehensive PubMed Search. A True B False

A True

16 In question #15, if no citations are found or the citations do not assist in answering the question of interest, which Clinical Queries option should be used next? A Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Broad scope B Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Narrow scope C Systematic Reviews. D Medical Genetics Searches.

A Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Broad scope

5 What is the primary purpose of Boolean Operators? A To make sure the largest number of results is identified. B To make sure the least number of results is identified. C To limit results of a search by combining terms or concepts. D All of the above. E None of the above.

C To limit results of a search by combining terms or concepts.

7 Which Boolean Operator is used to include both terms in the search? A not B or C and D never E None of the above.

C and

11 The first step in the EBDM process is _______________. A finding the best evidence B applying the results to patient care C asking a good clinical question D evaluating the results E critically appraising the evidence

C asking a good clinical question

17 Benefits of the EBDM process include: A Provides a strategy for improving the efficiency of integrating new research evidence into patient care more rapidly by helping you manage an increasing amount of information. B Assists in developing treatment plans and providing treatment and advice that are scientifically defensible. C Helps insure that practice is continually informed and strengthened by current research findings. D All of the above. E A and C

D All of the above.

4 Which of the following tools is used to identify the PubMed and MEDLINE indexing language? A Boolean Operators B Limits C Clinical Queries D MeSH Database E History

D MeSH Database

9 All of the following characteristics describe the Search History Feature except: A Allows you to view all the search queries and results. B Allows you to combine previous search queries. C Does not require you to capitalize Boolean operators. D Requires you to write out search terms. E All of the above.

D Requires you to write out search terms.

14 Which of the PubMed Clinical Queries options finds citations for individual randomized controlled trials? A Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Broad scope B Clinical Study Categories: Therapy and Narrow scope C Systematic Reviews. D Medical Genetics Searches. E A and B

E A and B

14 The purpose of defining the PICO question is to _______________. A identify a clearly focused clinical question B consider what the patient/client believes is important C provide key search terms D determine the type of evidence required to solve the problem E All of the above.

E All of the above.

2 Which best describes PubMed? A A web based retrieval system part of the National Library of Medicine. B Provides free access to MEDLINE, the premiere scientific database. C Provides links to articles and other resources. D Includes over 20 million citations from MEDLINE. E All of the above.

E All of the above.

The following components define evidence-based practice: A Clinical expertise B Patient values C Scientific research D Clinical conditions E All of the above.

E All of the above.

12 Which PubMed feature is used to identify search terms when the original term does not yield enough results? A Boolean Operators B Filters C Clinical Queries D History E MeSH Database

E MeSH Database

8. Which of the following tools is used to identify the PubMed indexing language? a. MeSH Database b. Boolean Operators c. Clinical Queries d. Limits e. History

a. MeSH Database

7. Select the PICO component that is missing or incomplete from this question: Will minocycline HCI in conjunction with scaling and root planing, as compared to SRP alone, be more effective in preventing further attachment and bone loss? a. P b. I c. C d. O e. No component is missing or incomplete

a. P

6. Which of the following characteristics describes the Intervention in the PICO process? a. What you plan to do b. Main concern or chief complaint c. Measurable result d. Alternative e. The gold standard

a. What you plan to do

4. Which of the following provides the highest level of evidence for therapy questions? a. Case Control Study b. Case Report c. Controlled Trial d. Randomized Controlled Trial e. Systematic Review of Cohort Studies

d. Randomized Controlled Trial

1. Which of the following components define evidence-based practice? a. Clinical expertise b. Patient values and clinical condition c. Scientific research d. A and C e. A, B and C

e. A, B and C

11. Of the following study designs, which one will provide you with the highest level of evidence for evaluating a new diagnostic device? a. Case control study b. Case series c. Cohort study d. Randomized control trial e. Controlled trial

e. Controlled trial