The validity approach of multitrait–multimethod matrix technique is based on the concepts of convergence and discriminability. What is discriminability?
A) Different method of measuring the same attributes yielding similar results
B) Ability to differentiate the construct being measured from other similar concepts
C) Instrument's ability to identify a case correctly
D) Instrument's ability to identify noncases correctly
B
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A) hemorrhage and impaired hemostasis. B) fractures and impaired wound healing. C) neurovascular complications and rhabdomyolysis. D) bruising and hematoma.
An IV of D5W 1,000 mL was ordered to be infused over 8 hours at a rate of 42 gtt/min. The administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. After 4 hours, you notice only 400 mL has infused. Recalculate the gtt/min for the remaining IV solution. _____
a. 50 b. 30 c. 25 d. 38
A client's dietary prescription states, "NPO," which means that the client may:
a. be preparing for surgery or another procedure b. have no food or fluid by mouth c. have only clear liquids d. require an orogastric tube in order to receive nutrition via the gastrointestinal tract
The action of the body in response to a medication is called:
A) pharmacology. B) biotransformation. C) pharmacokinetics. D) pharmacodynamics.