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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 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 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of filtered evidence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Some examples of filtered evidence include research synopses, systematic reviews, practice guidelines, and computerized support systems.