Author Question: Arrange the five steps of the evidence-based practice process in order of their use. Choice 1. ... (Read 73 times)

Engineer · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Arrange the five steps of the evidence-based practice process in order of their use. Choice

1. Evaluate practice decisions.
Choice 2. Collect best evidence.
Choice 3. Integrate the evidence.
Choice 4. Appraise the evidence.
Choice 5. Write a PICO question.

Question 2

One of the strategies used by insurers to control costs and quality is the delineation of the services that will and will not be covered. Choose the services that would typically be covered by most insurance plans. Select all that apply.

1. Outpatient and inpatient surgery
2. Elective abortions
3. Nursing services
4. Diagnostic tests
5. Mental healthcare

jlaineee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

5, 2, 4, 3, 1
Explanation: 1. This is step 5 of the process. The nurse should evaluate whether the EBP change was appropriate for this patient.
2. This is step 2 of the process. This evidence should be relevant to the PICO question.
3. This is step 4 of the process. The evidence should be integrated with other parts of EBP such as patient preferences and values, the nurse's clinical expertise, assessment information about the patient, and the patient's history.
4. This is step 3 of the process. Before evidence is used, it should be critically appraised.
5. This is step 1 of the process. The question must be written so that the nurse has a good understanding of which evidence to seek.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. This service is covered by most health plans.
2. Elective abortions and mental health services are often specifically excluded from coverage.
3. This service is covered by most health plans.
4. This service is covered by most health plans.
5. Elective abortions and mental health services are often specifically excluded from coverage.