#1
What is evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare?
A practice based on clinical expertise and patient values, combined with the best available evidence from systematic research
ExplanationEBP integrates clinical expertise, patient values, and systematic research.
#2
Which of the following is a key component of evidence-based practice?
All of the above
ExplanationAll components mentioned are vital for evidence-based practice.
#3
Which of the following databases is commonly used to access healthcare literature for evidence-based practice?
PubMed
ExplanationPubMed is widely used for accessing medical literature.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a step in the evidence-based practice process?
Analyzing patient preferences
ExplanationAnalyzing patient preferences is part of EBP.
#5
What does the acronym 'RCT' stand for in the context of evidence-based practice?
Randomized Controlled Trial
ExplanationRCTs are randomized experiments.
#6
What does the acronym 'EBM' stand for in evidence-based practice?
Evidence-Based Medicine
ExplanationEBM stands for Evidence-Based Medicine.
#7
Which of the following is a characteristic of high-quality evidence?
Evidence from a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
ExplanationMeta-analyses of RCTs provide strong evidence.
#8
Which of the following best describes the PICO framework used in evidence-based practice?
A framework for formulating clinical questions
ExplanationPICO helps structure clinical queries.
#9
What is the purpose of a systematic review in evidence-based practice?
To summarize and critically appraise the existing research on a specific topic
ExplanationSystematic reviews evaluate and synthesize research findings.
#10
What is the purpose of critical appraisal in evidence-based practice?
To evaluate the quality and relevance of research evidence
ExplanationCritical appraisal ensures evidence reliability.
#11
What is the first step in the evidence-based practice process?
Asking a clinical question
ExplanationFormulating a clear clinical question initiates EBP.
#12
Which of the following is a potential limitation of evidence-based practice?
All of the above
ExplanationEBP faces various limitations.
#13
What is the GRADE approach used for in evidence-based practice?
Assessing the quality of evidence
ExplanationGRADE evaluates evidence quality.
#14
Which of the following is an example of a level of evidence considered weak in evidence-based practice?
Expert opinion
ExplanationExpert opinions are less robust evidence.
#15
What is the significance of the 'C' component in the PICO framework?
Comparison intervention or exposure
ExplanationC in PICO compares interventions.