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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 9 : Knowledge Translation and Evidence-Informed Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following interventions would be most helpful for nurses who have a responsibility to promote research-based nursing practice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nurses who have a responsibility to promote research-based nursing practice may find it helpful to address issues concerning the ability of nurses to read and interpret research findings, the credibility of the research, the relevance of the findings to practice, and the support for applying them in practice.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following is an outcome of evidence-informed practice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-informed policies are one outcome of evidence-informed practice. One of the best ways to achieve evidence-informed practice is to ensure policy decisions are based on the best evidence.
Question 3 of 5
It is estimated that less than which following percentage of medical decisions are based on evidence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is estimated that less than 25% of medical decisions are based on evidence.
Question 4 of 5
What is the relationship between the number needed to treat (NNT) and the impact of an intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Generally, the smaller the NNT, the greater the impact of the intervention.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following is a practice intervention strategy for enhancing the use of evidence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One practice intervention strategy to enhance the use of evidence includes educating patients about evidence related to their clinical conditions.