You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells ...

[fox]

You are a new nurse working at XYZ hospital. Your preceptor tells you to dangle Ms. Jones' legs on the side of the bed before you attempt to assist her to a chair.
 
  preceptor why this is done and she answers, This is what we have always done, so go do it. This is an example of which type of evidence?
  a. Trial and error
  b. Intuition
  c. Borrowed evidence
  d. Tradition

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the difference between research utilization and EBP?
 
  a. Research utilization is a process of evaluating multiple studies for the most generalizable findings; EBP is use of the most recent study on a topic.
  b. Research utilization involves changing practice based on findings of a single research study; EBP is the syntheses of findings from multiple studies to incorporate with practitioner skills and client preference to determine best care.
  c. Research utilization is the application of research findings to health care practice; EBP is considered in selecting medication options.
  d. Research utilization is review of research publications; EBP is using the healthcare provider's perception of what care would be best in individual situations.

[tofugiraffe]

Answer to Question 1

d. Tradition

Answer to Question 2

b. Research utilization involves changing practice based on findings of a single research study; EBP is the syntheses of findings from multiple studies to incorporate with practitioner skills and client preference to determine best care.

[fox]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kthug]

Excellent