Font size
WorksheetsEvidence-Informed Decision-Making and Nursing Practice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the role of nurses in evidence-informed decision-making according to the Canadian Nurses Association?
To provide patient care based on personal experience
To integrate clinical expertise with the best available evidence
To follow doctor's orders without question
To focus solely on administrative tasks
According to the Canadian Nurses Association, sources of evidence must be critically appraised for what before their findings are incorporated into decision-making and practice?
Relevance
Validity
Reliability
All of the above
What are some of the sources that meet the standard for evidence-informed decision-making as per the Canadian Nurses Association?
Research studies and clinical guidelines
Personal opinions and anecdotes
Traditional practices and beliefs
Social media posts and blogs
According to the Canadian Nurses Association, evidence-informed decision-making incorporates evidence from which of the following?
Research findings
Clinical expertise
Client preferences
All of the above
What are individual nurses positioned to provide as part of their foundational education?
Advanced medical procedures
Basic patient care
Hospital administration
Pharmaceutical prescriptions
List two responsibilities of professional and nursing specialty associations in promoting evidence-informed practice.
Providing education and resources
Advocating for policy changes
Conducting research studies
Offering financial incentives
One of the roles of nursing regulatory authorities in evidence-informed practice is:
ensuring patient safety
providing direct patient care
conducting medical research
administering medication
What is one way health service delivery organizations can enhance factors that promote evidence-informed practice?
How do governments support evidence-informed nursing practice?
What is the role of national and provincial health information institutions in nursing practice?
The difference between 'evidence-based' and 'evidence-informed' decision-making is:
Evidence-based relies solely on scientific research, while evidence-informed considers other factors as well.
Evidence-informed relies solely on scientific research, while evidence-based considers other factors as well.
Both rely solely on scientific research.
Both consider factors beyond scientific research.
What factors influence decision-making in nursing practice according to the background section?
Patient preferences
Clinical guidelines
Nurse's personal values
All of the above
Evidence-informed public health is defined as the integration of best available evidence with public health expertise and community preferences according to Kohatsu, Robinson & Torner (2004).
best available evidence, public health expertise, and community preferences
scientific research, public opinion, and policy making
clinical trials, expert opinion, and health policies
community feedback, health statistics, and government regulations
The purpose of clinical practice guidelines for nurses as defined by Field (1995) is to:
Provide a framework for delivering high-quality nursing care
Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards
Facilitate communication among healthcare professionals
Enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes
Why is it important to evaluate the quality of the guidelines prior to implementation according to Glanville, Schrim & Wineman (2000)?
To ensure they are effective and applicable
To comply with legal requirements
To save time and resources
To align with organizational goals
