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. The “C” in PICOT represents what?
   Comparison or Control
2. Evidence-based practice focuses on using up-to-date research rather than what?
   Tradition
3. Being a member of this organization can help you stay updated on evidence-based practice.
   American Nurses Association
4. The “O” in PICOT represents what?
   Outcome
5. What three things does evidence-based practice integrate?
   Evidence, Clinical Expertise, Patient values
6. The “T” in PICOT represents what?
   Time
7. Utilizing evidence-based practice can contribute to shorter what?
   Hospital Stays
8. 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
9. What is one reason that evidence-based practice is so important to utilize in nursing?
   Improves patient safety and outcomes
10. 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
11. Using evidence-based practice reduces what?
    Ineffective treatments
12. The “P” in PICOT represents what?
    Patient or Population
13. Evidence-based practice is considered a (what) approach to healthcare?
    Problem-solving
14. Hospice and Palliative Care
15. Community blood pressure screenings are an example of evidence-based practice in what sphere of care?
    Wellness/Disease Prevention
16. 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
17. This is an example of a database you can use to search for articles online.
    PubMed
18. The “I” in PICOT represents what?
    Intervention
19. 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
20. Fill in the blank: Evidence-based practice helps nurses make ____________.
    Informed clinical decisions
21. 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
22. Utilizing evidence-based practice regarding clean technique, sterile technique, and procedures can help reduce hospital acquired what?
    Infections
23. Community blood pressure screenings are an evidence-based practice with what goal?
    Prevent cardiovascular disease
24. When examining research you are considering implementing in your own nursing practice, what method should you use?
    PICOT
25. What is one way to stay updated on current research?
    Journals