In a pilot study to help train a group of data collectors who will evaluate children's pain using a FACES rating scale, the researcher examines the reliability of the scores of each data collector. This is an example of which type of reliability measure?
a. Alternate forms reliability
b. Internal consistency reliability
c. Interrater reliability
d. Test-retest reliability
ANS: C
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A) Asking if she has a rash anywhere B) Checking if she has any nausea C) Determining if her throat itches D) Asking if she has abdominal pain
The study of nursing theory
A. Is a simple, short-term endeavor. B. Can be easily undertaken. C. Requires a continuing commitment. D. Is not essential for expert nursing practice.
A young patient presents with a left-sided mass in her abdomen. You confirm that it is present in the left upper quadrant. Which of the following would support that this represents an enlarged kidney rather than her spleen?
A) A palpable “notch” along its edge B) The inability to push your fingers between the mass and the costal margin C) The presence of normal tympany over this area D) The ability to push your fingers medial and deep to the mass
Systematic reviews are published in professional journals. Which database contains thousands of systematic reviews related to healthcare interventions?
A) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews B) Campbell Collaboration C) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality D) Joanna Briggs Institute