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NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing MIDTERM READINESS GUIDE Q & S 2026/2027
1. Which of the following is the highest level of evidence in
the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
a) Case-Control Studies
b) Cochrane Reviews
c) Randomized Controlled Trials
d) Expert Opinion
Answer: b) Cochrane Reviews
Rationale: Cochrane Reviews synthesize evidence from
multiple studies and are considered the gold standard for
evidence-based practice.
2. A nurse is implementing a new protocol for pain
management based on evidence from recent studies. This
type of change is primarily an example of:
a) Practice Variations
b) Evidence-based practice
c) Institutional Policy
d) Clinical Judgment
Answer: b) Evidence-based practice
Rationale: This change is guided by evidence from the
literature, which exemplifies evidence-based practice.
3. Which of the following databases is considered a
primary source of evidence in nursing research?
a) CINAHL
b) PubMed
c) Nursing Standard
d) Journal of Nursing Research
Answer: d) Journal of Nursing Research
Rationale: A primary source presents new findings, while
databases like CINAHL and PubMed aggregate articles and
studies.
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