What is a key element of hermeneutics in research?
a. Analysis of documents and interviews to identify themes and subthemes in data
b. Bracketing of the researcher's own perceptions for the duration of the study
c. Description of phenomena without interpretation by the researcher
d. Focusing solely on phenomena themselves without consideration of biases
ANS: A
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A nurse has achieved certification in critical care nursing. What is the most important effect that this certification will have on the nurse's practice?
A) Recognition by peers B) Increase in salary and rank C) More flexibility in seeking employment D) Increased confidence in critical thinking
A new nurse is working with a patient undergoing an induction of labor. What action by the new nurse would prompt the preceptor to intervene?
A. Assesses contractions every 5 minutes in the second stage of labor B. Calculates and charts the maternal total urine output every 4 hours C. Documents an IV intake of 1,500 mL in 8 hours D. Records the maternal vital signs a minimum of every 60 minutes
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What will be an ideal response?
An elderly female client is 10 lbs above the recommended weight for her height. The best intervention is to
A) give no recommendation as there is no consensus regarding optimal weight for the elderly. B) ask her if she is interested in considering a weight reduction diet. C) ask her if she is interested and able to increase her activity. D) refer her to a dietician for nutrition education.