In an effort to examine the possible relationship between a particular exercise regimen and serum lipid levels, researchers have opted to use a quasi-experimental design rather than the true experiment that they originally envisioned
Which of the following changes have the researchers likely made to the study?
A) Participants will choose by themselves whether they will join the "exercise" group or the control group.
B) Participants will not be required to stop participating in other forms of exercise.
C) The researchers will perform qualitative, rather than statistical, analysis.
D) The results may be used to strengthen existing evidence but will not constitute new evidence.
A
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During a health history the nurse becomes concerned that a patient is at risk for a neurological problem because of occupational and social hazards. What findings caused the nurse to have this concern?
Select all that apply. 1. The patient smokes 1 ppd of cigarettes. 2. The patient and spouse walk the family dog after dinner. 3. The patient works in a chemical plant that manufactures plastic. 4. The patient plays football with college friends every Saturday afternoon. 5. The patient rides a motorcycle in a state where headgear is not mandatory.
Ethical theories fall within two broad domains:
a. Consequences and duty b. Ethical and unethical c. Conduct and character d. Duty based and virtue based
A healthcare professional is educating a community parent group and informs them that which type of croup is most common?
a. Bacterial b. Viral c. Fungal d. Autoimmune
When obtaining laboratory specimens, the nurse needs to be aware that: (Select all that apply.)
a. specimen collection may cause anxiety and embarrassment. b. sociocultural variations may affect a patient's compliance. c. contact isolation precautions are required for collection of blood. d. two identifiers, including room number, must be used.