The term that refers to the difference between what is true and the results of findings in a research study is referred to as:
A) bias
B) error
C) instrument
D) variable
B
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a. Milk and orange juice at breakfast; cheese pizza at lunch; spaghetti served with spi-nach covered with melted cheese for din-ner; and ice cream for dessert b. Long-term estrogen administration as ad-junct therapy c. Alendronate (Fosamax) taken with a snack just before bedtime d. Coffee, raisin bran and milk, and sausage at breakfast; a can of cola and a hot dog on a high-fiber bun at lunch; cocktails be-fore dinner; steak with brown rice, celery, and red wine for dinner
After drawing up heparin from a vial, what is the next thing the nurse should do before giving this medication to the patient?
a. Check the syringe size and needle again. b. Look at the color of the solution. c. Let another nurse check the dosage. d. Check the order one more time.
A nurse manager wants to ensure appropriate delegation to a staff member. To do that, the manager should be familiar with all but which of the following?
a. The job description for the staff member b. The educational background of the staff member c. The skills checklist or certifications of the staff member d. The attitudes of other staff toward that staff member
A 53-year-old client is seen at the clinic for a yearly physical examination. In evaluating the cli-ent's weight, the nurse also considers the age and height. This is an example of:
1. Defining the client problem 2. Recognizing gaps in data assessment 3. Comparing data with normal health patterns 4. Drawing conclusions about the client's response