A researcher develops a 7-point Likert scale to evaluate feelings of well-being in patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. The researcher administers this measure to other, similar patients in other medical centers. This is done in order to
a. decrease mono-operation bias.
b. improve the test-retest reliability.
c. increase interrater reliability.
d. strengthen the operational definition of constructs.
ANS: B
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A. Permissive parent. B. Authoritarian parent. C. Authoritative parent. D. Administrative parent.
The nurse is questioning if information about another registered nurse should be reported to the state board of nursing. Which of the following should be reported to the state?
a. The nurse who is temporarily moving back home to live with her parents b. The nurse who does not attend mandatory in-service education programs c. The nurse who has a chemical addiction d. The nurse who has an abusive partner
The nurse admitting clients to the critical care unit understands that priority clients for this area are those who need
a. a cleaner environment to prevent nosocomial infections. b. continuous physiologic monitoring. c. frequent vital sign checks. d. private rooms conducive to rest and sleep.
A patient applies a transdermal nitroglycerin patch at 0900. What additional instruction should be provided by the nurse regarding the patch?
a. "Leave the patch in place until the following morning, when a new patch will be applied." b. "Apply an additional patch if breakthrough anginal pain occurs." c. "Remove the patch at 9 PM." d. "Note the location of the patch, so that it can be reapplied in the same location to enhance absorption."