The nurse researcher is involved in time sampling. What is time sampling?
A) Captures data about the occurrence of events
B) Specification of the duration and frequency of observational periods and intersession intervals
C) Selects integral behaviors or events of a special type for observation
D) Observers rate phenomena along a dimension that is typically bipolar
B
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The nurse places his or her hands on the maternal abdomen to gently palpate the fundal region of the uterus. This action is described as which Leopold maneuver?
A. First maneuver B. Second maneuver C. Third maneuver D. Fourth maneuver
A new graduate was asked by the Nursing Supervisor, "What are the components of the internal female genitalia?" Which response by the new graduate would cause the supervisor to be concerned? Select all that apply
a. Vagina d. Anus b. Bartholin's glands e. Fallopian tubes c. Uterus f. Ovaries
Which is a primary function of the sensory-neurologic system?
1) Allows interaction with the internal environment 2) Maintains activities with the external environment 3) Acts as a main circuit board of the body 4) Restores neurons that are damaged
On day 3 of life, a newborn continues to require 100% oxygen by nasal cannula. The parents ask whether they can hold their infant during his next gavage feeding
Given that this newborn is physiologically stable, what response would the nurse give? a. "Parents are not allowed to hold infants who depend on oxygen." b. "You may hold only your baby's hand during the feeding." c. "Feedings cause more physiologic stress, so the baby must be closely monitored. Therefore, I don't think you should hold the baby." d. "You may hold your baby during the feeding."