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What this question is testing
Objective: Apply principles of evidence based practice
Prompt focus: A nurse wants to change a unit practice based on evidence. Which source provides the strongest evidence to support a practice change?
Why the correct answer works
A systematic review of multiple randomized controlled trials
Correct. A systematic review of multiple randomized controlled trials provides the strongest level of evidence.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Evidence based practice ranks sources of evidence. Syntheses of multiple high quality studies provide the strongest support for practice changes.
Simple analogy
Think of apply principles of evidence based practice like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.