Evidence Based Practice EOCHQ_PPW Flashcards
Which of the following is the lowest level of “best evidence” for EVP?
Trial and Error
(Clinical experience, opinions of experts and client values and preferences are all EVP)
A QUANTitative research approach is most appropriate for which study?
A study measuring the effects of sleep deprivation on would healing
A QUALitiative research approach is most appropriate for which study?
A study examining client reactions to stress after open heart surgery {This study investigates the subjective experience of stress, through the collection of narrative data.}
A key function of a study’s methodology is to
Exercise control over contaminating factors in the study environment
The key purpose of a study’s methodology is to generate data that are reliable and valid; thus controlling extraneous variables is a major function.
Hypothesis is problem identification.
In the PICO format for phrasing research questions and identifying key terms for a literature search, what does the P stand for?
PICO stands for patient or client, population, or problem;
Which of the following is a nursing responsibility when reading published nursing research?
Evaluate whether findings are applicable to the nurses specific clients
(Since the primary purpose of research is to improve the quality of client care, the nurse should determine if published research results are applicable to the specific client population.)
A research critique can be best defined as a/ an
Appraisal of a study’s strengths and weaknesses
An 85 y/o pt in a nursing home tells a nurse, Because the Dr. was so insistent, I signed the papers for that research study. Also, I was afraid he would not continue taking care of me. Which pt right was violated?
Right to self-determination
Place each of the following steps of EVP change in their usual sequence
- Assess the need for change
- Ask the clinical question
- Locate the best evidence
4.Analyze the evidence - Integrate change with client preferences
- Implement and evaluate the change
A nurse proposes that the hospital apply the findings from a recent research study that shows the pts appreciate classical orchestra music and playing it frequently lowers a pts BP. Which aspect of research suggests that it may not be appropriate to implement this EVP?
One study would not be sufficient to show that all clients would find orchestral music pleasing.
Define values
Enduring beliefs or attitudes about the worth of a person, object or action
Define ethics
rules or principles that govern right conduct
Define morality
private or personal standards of what is right and wrong
Describe the code of ethics
It is a formal statement of group ideas and values
All shared by members of the group
Reflects their moral judgements over time
Serves as a standard for their professional actions
(ex: International council of nurse or the ANA)
Define nonmaleficence
do no harm
