Which of the Following Characteristics of a Clinical Practice Guideline

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics of a clinical practice guideline is the best indicator that the recommendations are truly evidence-based?

• A) The producers of the guideline will say so and a reference list is provided.
• B) The producers used a levels of evidence hierarchy to characterize the types of supporting evidence.
• C) A computerized database search was conducted before the recommendations were developed.
• D) The evidence for each recommendation is summarized and referenced.

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Definitions:

Bacterial Spore

A primitive, thick-walled reproductive body capable of developing into a new individual; resistant to killing through disinfection.

Laboratory Refrigerator

A specialized refrigerator designed to store chemicals, biological samples, and pharmaceuticals at precise temperatures to preserve their integrity.

Compromised Specimens

Biological samples that have been altered, contaminated, or degraded, potentially affecting the accuracy of test results.

Offensive Odors

Unpleasant smells that are often indicative of contamination, decay, or the presence of chemicals.