Which Component of Evidence-Based Practice Carries the Least Weight When

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which component of evidence-based practice carries the least weight when making decisions?

• A) Personal experience
• B) Best available evidence
• C) Patient values and preferences
• D) Personal experience,best available evidence,and patient values all carry the same weight.

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Definitions:

Abstract Thinking

The ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present. It involves processing complex concepts, understanding hypothetical situations, and solving problems creatively.

Cognitive Capacities

The range of brain-based skills necessary for acquiring knowledge, including perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Risk-taking Behavior

Engaging in activities that have the potential for harmful physical or emotional outcomes, often in pursuit of a perceived reward.

Biological Irreversibility

The concept that certain biological events (e.g., death, maturation) cannot be reversed or undone.