The Chief Purpose of Evidence-Based Practice Is to

question 6

Multiple Choice

The chief purpose of evidence-based practice is to

• A) offer a problem-solving approach to systematically research clinical evidence directed toward a specific patient problem.
• B) prepare the nurse to conduct specific research in patient care practices.
• C) prepare the nurse for employment in an evidence-based research center.
• D) research clinical evidence that covers the entire aspect of a specific problem.

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Definitions:

Ventricles

Hollow parts or cavities within the brain filled with cerebrospinal fluid that help protect the brain from injury and transport nutrients and waste.

CSF

Cerebrospinal fluid, a clear body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, that acts as a cushion and provides basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain.

Sulcus

A groove or furrow on the surface of the brain, separating adjacent gyri, and involved in increasing the brain's surface area.

Gyrus

A ridge on the cerebral cortex; gyri are the "bumps" that can be seen on the surface of the brain.