The independent variable in the research question, "What is the effect of noise levels on postoperative pain and blood pressure fluctuations in ICU patients?" is:
A) Blood pressure
B) ICU patients
C) Noise levels
D) Postoperative pain
C
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You are explaining a flexible scope procedure to a patient. For a flexible scope procedure, in which position should the nurse place the patient?
A) In a dorsal knee–chest position B) Lying on the stomach with legs drawn toward the chest C) Lying on the left side with legs drawn toward the chest D) In a prone position with two pillows elevating the legs
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal? a. After knee surgery Mrs Brown will be able tomobilise with a walking frame 20 metres acrossthe ward, 2 days post surgery
b. After knee surgery Mrs Brown will be able tomobilise. c. To reduce falls in older adults. d. To improve blood sugar readings for diabetics.
In which type of research study does the researcher have the most control?
a. Correlational b. Descriptive c. Experimental d. Quasi-experimental
A healthcare professional has educated a student on folic acid. Which statement by the student indicates that more teaching is needed?
a. Folic acid absorption is dependent on the enzyme folacin. b. Folic acid is stored in the liver. c. Folic acid is essential for RNA and DNA synthesis within erythrocytes. d. Folic acid is absorbed in the upper small intestine