5. Research and Professional Practice

Evidence-based Practice — Quiz

Test your understanding of evidence-based practice with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which statistical method is most appropriate for synthesizing quantitative data from multiple randomized controlled trials to establish the overall effect size of a nutritional intervention?

Question 2

When critically appraising a randomized controlled trial (RCT) for bias, which of the following elements is most crucial to assess for potential confounding and selection bias?

Question 3

A dietitian is developing a new evidence-based practice guideline for managing Type 2 Diabetes. Which of the following represents the highest level of evidence to inform the recommendations for dietary carbohydrate intake?

Question 4

Consider a scenario where a new dietary supplement shows promising results in a preliminary study. Before recommending it, a dietitian following EBP principles should prioritize which of the following actions?

Question 5

A dietitian is evaluating the external validity (generalizability) of a research study. Which factor is most critical to consider when determining if the study's findings are applicable to their diverse patient population?