Who is considered the "father of epidemiology?"
a. Hippocrates
b. John Snow
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Robert Koch
ANS: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An institutional review board (IRB) ensures that (1) the rights and welfare of the individuals involved were protected, (2) the appropriate methods were used to secure informed consent,
and (3) the potential benefits of the investigation were greater than the risks. Which of the following is an example of how an IRB determines the level of potential risk? a. It requires the researcher to provide a list of potential benefits to the clients, as well as the results of a pilot study verifying this. b. It compels the researcher to disclose his consenting process. c. It provides for a supervisor from the IRB to be present for all data collection. d. It reviews the researcher's description of the study's potential risks and compares them with everyday risk.
Which statement about clients who have primary or metastatic brain tumors is TRUE?
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What factors are involved in a nurse's decision as to which responsibilities can be accepted when a family's needs and desires are overwhelming? (Select all that apply.)
a. External variables such as neighborhood environment b. Family's demands c. Nurse's competencies and preferences d. Only needs related to health e. Reimbursement rules f. Resources such as time and energy