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khang · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is conducting a class on priority setting for a group of new graduate nurses. Which is an example of a first-level priority problem?

a. Patient with postoperative pain
b. Newly diagnosed patient with diabetes who needs diabetic teaching
c. Individual with a small laceration on the sole of the foot
d. Individual with shortness of breath and respiratory distress

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing information about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which statement best reflects EBP?

a. EBP relies on tradition for support of best practices.
b. EBP is simply the use of best practice techniques for the treatment of patients.
c. EBP emphasizes the use of best evidence with the clinician's experience.
d. The patient's own preferences are not important with EBP.

Natalie4ever · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
First-level priority problems are those that are emergent, life threatening, and immediate (e.g., establishing an airway, supporting breathing, maintaining circulation, monitoring abnormal vital signs)

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
EBP is a systematic approach to practice that emphasizes the use of best evidence in combination with the clinician's experience, as well as patient preferences and values, when making decisions about care and treatment. EBP is more than simply using the best practice techniques to treat patients, and questioning tradition is important when no compelling and supportive research evidence exists.