Author Question: An enthusiastic cadre of mentors has been mobilized during a community health center's transition to ... (Read 39 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An enthusiastic cadre of mentors has been mobilized during a community health center's transition to evidence-based postpartum care in the community. What is the primary role that mentors play within the evidence-based practice (EBP) paradigm?

A) Mentors provide a link between the theory of EBP and its actual implementation.
B) Mentors ensure collaboration among leaders, educators, and care providers.
C) Mentors guide the process of critical appraisal that is foundational to EBP.
D) Mentors ensure accountability during periods of transition from traditional practice to EBP.

Question 2

A clinical instructor who teaches a group of students has begun using educational prescriptions (EPs) to facilitate students' learning in the hospital setting. What is the goal of using EPs?

A) Answering clinical questions relevant to the patient's care and engaging in reflection
B) Identifying the benefits of evidence-based practice and the risks of alternative approaches
C) Assessing the learning needs of patients and families and performing patient education
D) Facilitating a change in practice when research exists to justify such a change