HESI CLINICAL DECISION MAKING ( LATEST UPDATE ) ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

• External Scientific Evidence:
Answer:
= the results of research that has been conducted in a specific area of treatment,
assessment, or service delivery
Clinical Decision:
1. Clinical Expertise
2. Best external scientific evidence
3. Patient preferences and values
*An alternative to the EBP triangle*
• External Scientific Evidence:
Answer:
Individual Studies: Individual Study Designs:
1. Experimental: variable(s) altered by investigator and a controlled comparison
between 2 or more groups
2. Quasi-Experimental: non-randomized, controlled comparison
3. Non-experimental or observational: no altered variables and no controlled comp
• Experimental RCT:
Answer:
Randomized Control Trial / Quasi Experimental Design: PARTICIPANTS ->
Random Assignment -> Condition 1 or Condition 2 -> Measurement of Change /
Outcome
• Observational:
Answer:
PARTICIPANTS -> Observational Measurement of Change / Outcome
• External Scientific Evidence:
Answer:
Synthesized Design: Systematic Review:
1. Identify Studies
2. Appraise Studies