The proportion of people with a condition who correctly test positive when screened is known as:
a. sensitivity.
b. specificity.
c. validity.
d. efficacy.
Answer: a. sensitivity.
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This causes the CNO to believe these units have an issue with: 1. Appropriate staffing. 2. Recognition of the nurse?s performance. 3. A lack of authentic leadership. 4. Education.
The nurse is planning a presentation to a group of middle-school students regarding health promotion and wellness
The nurse would be correct in planning to discuss which of the following concepts with the students: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Individuals are more knowledgeable in today's society in regard to health care issues. 2. 2. Consumers of health care in today's society demonstrate less decision-making capabilities concerning their health care than in the past. 3. The focus of Healthy People 2020 is on the early treatment of disease and pathologic conditions. 4. The roles of health care providers in today's society have expanded. 5. Individuals, in general, are proactive regarding health care practices and desire care that promotes health and prevents disease.
When critiquing a report of a qualitative research study, the nurse asks, "How has the researcher made explicit the significance of the study to nursing theory, research, or practice?" This question is critiquing what section of the report?
a. Data analysis b. Data collection c. Statement of the phenomenon of interest d. Conclusions, implications, and recommendations
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Select all that apply. 1. breast cancer 2. stroke 3. venous thrombosis 4. colon cancer 5. heart attack