Which of the following describes the purpose of surveillance systems today? (Select all that apply.)
a. To obtain data used to fight for increased budgets from taxpayers
b. To evaluate the effectiveness of public health programs
c. To monitor and reduce the incidence of chronic diseases
d. To note and help prevent occupational exposure and diseases
ANS: B, C, D
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Which of the following identified the ethical principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice as relevant to the conduct of research using human subjects in the United States?
a. Declaration of Helsinki b. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare regulations c. National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects ordinance d. Nuremberg Code
A child diagnosed with ADHD will begin medication therapy. The nurse should prepare a plan to teach the family about which classification of medications?
a. Central nervous system stimulants b. Tricyclic antidepressants c. Antipsychotics d. Anxiolytics
The nurse is conducting a study on heart clients who are actively involved in exercise programs following a heart attack. The nurse should consider which as a threat to internal validity?
A) Some subjects run faster on the treadmill when a researcher walks through the room. B) Including an exciting new cross-fit training program as one of the exercise options that can accommodate a few of the study subjects C) Your fervent belief from personal experience that intense cardiovascular exercise can speed recovery and prevent further heart attacks D) Using a variety of stationary bicycles for stress testing
Empirical indicators are the instruments and methods used to
a. define concepts. b. measure and report on variables. c. analyze statistics. d. formulate theories.