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serike · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In an ICU, you order new devices to measure heart rhythm and rate, respiratory rate, oxygen levels, and intracranial pressure. These devices involve:

a. Biomedical technology.
b. Telecommunications.
c. Retrieval of patient history information.
d. Internet.

Question 2

Before implementation of the new policy and procedure on central line catheter care, the nurse manager uses an appraisal system to evaluate the evidence.

What is important in using an ap-praisal system to evaluate the evidence gathered in preparation for development of a new proto-col? a. Limiting the search to randomized clinical trials
b. Matching the appraisal tool to the type of evidence
c. Eliminating qualitative research studies
d. Using only pre-processed evidence

tsternbergh47 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Physiologic monitoring devices and patient surveillance systems involve biomedical technology.

Answer to Question 2

B
Appraisal tools are specific to the number of studies, as well as to the study design (type of evi-dence), type of review, and strategy for determining the applicability of evidence to your prac-tice.