NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing MIDTERM READINESS GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Which of the following is the highest level of evidence in
the hierarchy of evidence-based practice?
 a) Case-Control Studies
 b) Cochrane Reviews
 c) Randomized Controlled Trials
 d) Expert Opinion
 Answer: b) Cochrane Reviews
 Rationale: Cochrane Reviews synthesize evidence from
multiple studies and are considered the gold standard for
evidence-based practice.
2. A nurse is implementing a new protocol for pain
management based on evidence from recent studies. This
type of change is primarily an example of:
 a) Practice Variations
 b) Evidence-based practice
 c) Institutional Policy
 d) Clinical Judgment
 Answer: b) Evidence-based practice
 Rationale: This change is guided by evidence from the
literature, which exemplifies evidence-based practice.
3. Which of the following databases is considered a
primary source of evidence in nursing research?
 a) CINAHL
 b) PubMed
 c) Nursing Standard
 d) Journal of Nursing Research
 Answer: d) Journal of Nursing Research
 Rationale: A primary source presents new findings, while
databases like CINAHL and PubMed aggregate articles and
studies.