D396 HLTH 2320 EBP for Health & Human Services OA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026
1. What is the primary purpose of Evidence-Based
Practice (EBP) in health and human services?
 a) To reduce costs
 b) To enhance patient outcomes
 c) To standardize treatments
 d) To streamline administrative procedures

 Correct Answer: b) To enhance patient outcomes
 Rationale: The primary purpose of EBP is to integrate
the best available research evidence with clinical expertise
and patient values to improve outcomes.
2. Which of the following is NOT a step in the EvidenceBased Practice process?
 a) Ask a question
 b) Acquire evidence
 c) Analyze data
 d) Assess outcomes

 Correct Answer: c) Analyze data
 Rationale: The standard steps in EBP are formulating a
question, acquiring evidence, appraising the evidence,
applying it, and assessing outcomes, not direct data
analysis.
3. What type of study design is considered the gold
standard for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions?
 a) Cohort study
 b) Case-control study
 c) Randomized controlled trial
 d) Cross-sectional study