You are reviewing published research studies on the number of cancer patients who are actively involved in exercise programs following chemotherapy in preparation of conducting similar research
Using your knowledge about maturation, you know that this can be a threat to internal validity of the research study. What is maturation?
A) Events that are occurring during the study, which could influence participants' responses to the intervention
B) Unplanned and unrecognized changes in the participants that could affect the findings of the study, such as fatigue, hunger, or increased knowledge
C) Effect of multiple measurements of participants' responses that could influence the participants' responses, thereby altering the outcome of the study
D) The process by which participants are selected and grouped for a study. This threat is more likely to occur when randomization is not possible.
B
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1. Assess for complications resulting from immobility. 2. Plan for the client to obtain eight hours of uninterrupted sleep without repositioning. 3. Implement repositioning every hour. 4. Evaluate the client's ability to perform passive ROM.
Which of the following phenomena would be least likely to result in activation of the complement system?
A) Recognition of an antibody bound to the surface of a microbe B) Increase in tissue blood flow and capillary permeability, so fluids/proteins can leak into the area C) Activation of toll-like receptors (TLRs) on complement proteins D) Direct recognition of microbial proteins
When assessing a breast, what signs/symptoms might indicate a malignancy? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Hyperpigmentation B) Erythema C) Pallor D) Peau d'orange E) Unilateral vascular appearance
An adolescent male tells the nurse that he is afraid his penis will be damaged because he masturbates every day. The nurse's response is based on what knowledge?
A) Masturbation is not a normal activity. C) Masturbation may delay puberty. B) Only adult men masturbate. D) Self-stimulation is a normal activity.