The nurse is evaluating the results of two different studies examining the relationship between time of day and sundowning in the geriatric setting
After 1 month, the nurse realizes that there is a difference of 1 hour in the instruments used for measurement. The nurse knows that this is a threat to: a. validity.
b. reliability.
c. causality.
d. truthfulness.
B
Reliability refers to measuring the instrument by asking how trustworthy it is at gathering the intended data. Options a, c, and d are incorrect.
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A major advantage of closed-ended questions is that they:
A) Are easy to construct B) Are analyzed in a straightforward manner C) Encourage in-depth responses D) Are not subject to response biases
In preventing infection of a central line, the nurse must perform which of the following hand hygiene protocols? Select all that apply
a. Between each patient b. Before, but not after, palpating catheter insertion site c. Only when hands are obviously soiled d. After using the bathroom e. Before and after palpating catheter insertion site f. Before and after invasive procedures
The person who leads a focus group discussion is called the:
A) Discussant B) Participant C) Moderator D) Research assistant
A pregnant patient admits to occasionally using cocaine with her boyfriend. What effects of cocaine on the developing fetus should the nurse explain to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Causes fetal low-birth rate B) Can cause placental abruption C) Higher risk for premature labor D) Higher risk for spontaneous abortion E) Increases the risk for heart dysrhythmias