Evidence Based Practice - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.

1. Evidence-based practice is considered a (what) approach to healthcare?
   Problem-solving
2. An example of a nurse using evidence-based practice in the wellness and disease prevention sphere of care would be what?
   Education on diet and exercise improvements
3. When examining research you are considering implementing in your own nursing practice, what method should you use?
   PICOT
4. The “O” in PICOT represents what?
   Outcome
5. The “T” in PICOT represents what?
   Time
6. This is an example of a database you can use to search for articles online.
   PubMed
7. Fill in the blank: Evidence-based practice helps nurses make ____________.
   Informed clinical decisions
8. The “I” in PICOT represents what?
   Intervention
9. The “C” in PICOT represents what?
   Comparison or Control
10. What is one way to stay updated on current research?
    Journals
11. A nurse who is keeping up with current research, attending continuing education, and participating in professional organizations is exhibiting what essential concept in being a nurse?
    Lifelong learning
12. What three things does evidence-based practice integrate?
    Evidence, Clinical Expertise, Patient values
13. This method of staying updated on evidence-based practice could come in the form of classes offered at your workplace or pursuing certifications in your specialty.
    Continuing Education
14. Being a member of this organization can help you stay updated on evidence-based practice.
    American Nurses Association
15. The “P” in PICOT represents what?
    Patient or Population
16. Community blood pressure screenings are an evidence-based practice with what goal?
    Prevent cardiovascular disease
17. Hospice and Palliative Care
18. Utilizing evidence-based practice regarding clean technique, sterile technique, and procedures can help reduce hospital acquired what?
    Infections
19. Evidence-based practice focuses on using up-to-date research rather than what?
    Tradition
20. What is one reason that evidence-based practice is so important to utilize in nursing?
    Improves patient safety and outcomes
21. Utilizing evidence-based practice can contribute to shorter what?
    Hospital Stays
22. Using evidence-based practice reduces what?
    Ineffective treatments
23. Following sterile and clean technique and monitoring for complications in a post-operative patient is an example of evidence-based practice in what sphere of care?
    Regenerative and Restorative Care
24. Community blood pressure screenings are an example of evidence-based practice in what sphere of care?
    Wellness/Disease Prevention
25. Teaching a patient how to manage their diabetes using a glucose monitor is an example of a nurse utilizing evidence-based care in what sphere?
    Chronic Disease Management