ATC Evidence-Based Practice 2

Question 1

In evidence-based practice, what does the acronym PICO stand for?

Accepted Answer

Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome

Answer

PICO is a framework used to formulate clinical questions for literature searches in EBP.

Question 2

Which study design provides the highest level of evidence for treatment effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial

Answer

Randomized controlled trials minimize bias through random assignment and are considered the gold standard for evaluating treatment effectiveness.

Question 3

A systematic review differs from a narrative review primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Uses explicit, reproducible methods to identify and synthesize literature

Answer

Systematic reviews use transparent, reproducible search and appraisal methods to minimize bias in synthesizing evidence.

Question 4

An athletic trainer reads a study reporting a p-value of 0.03. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

There is a 3% probability the result occurred by chance

Answer

A p-value of 0.03 means there is a 3% probability the observed result occurred by chance if the null hypothesis were true.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes clinical expertise in the EBP triad?

Accepted Answer

The clinician's accumulated knowledge and judgment from practice

Answer

Clinical expertise refers to the clinician's proficiency gained through education, training, and experience in patient care.

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