Chapter 2: evidence based practice

Question 1

evidence based practice

Answer 1

systematic process
curren evidence
pt care decision making
quality care
optimal pt outcomes

Question 2

EBP decision making

Answer 2

evaluation of quality
applicability of existing research
pt preferences
costs
clinical expertise
clinical setting

Question 3

why use EBP

Answer 3

gold standard of healthcare
nurses can give best care possible

Question 4

outcome measurement

Answer 4

built into the process
shows value of the practice change

Question 5

multiple evidence sources

Answer 5

• nursing
• medical
• psychology
• gerontology
• social work
• other professions

Question 6

process for EBP

Answer 6

• dependent nursing interventions: delegated by provider
• independent nursing interventions: does not require HCP order, under supervision of RN such as putting the head of the bed up

Question 7

six steps of EBPL “ASKMME!”

Answer 7

• step 1: ask the burning question
• step 2: search and collect the most relevant and best evidence available (computer databases)
• step 3: think critically. appraise evidence for validity, relevance to situation, applicability
• step 4: measure outcomes before and after change
• step 5: make it happen
• step 6: evaluate the practice change

Question 8

health literacy

Answer 8

degree to which a person has the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services in order to make the best informed health decisions

Question 9

QSEN areas of focus

Answer 9

evidence based practice
safety
teamwork and collaboration
pt centered care
quality improvement
informatics