A nurse researcher is critically appraising a research report and asks the question "Was interrater reliability calculated?" Which data collection methods and procedures would this question evaluate?
a. Physiologic measurement
b. Interviews
c. Available data records
d. Observation
ANS: D
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A This question would not evaluate physiologic measurement.
B This question would not evaluate interviews.
C This question would not evaluate available data records.
D This question would evaluate observation.
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A) Perform a rapid physical assessment. B) Initiate health education. C) Perform diagnostic imaging. D) Establish the circumstances of the accident.
Which of the following explains why children between the ages of 1 and 5 are more at risk than older children for getting serious burn injuries?
a. They tend to aggravate and make their parents angry more than older children do. b. Children this age are small and cannot fight back then parents are abusive. c. The skin of a child is thinner and much more sensitive than an adult's skin. d. Children this age are more curious and tend to get into things very quickly.
A patient who is dehydrated has been experiencing confusion. The daughter is concerned about taking the patient home in a confused state. What statement by the nurse is correct?
a. "Don't worry; the patient should be fine once they are in a familiar environment." b. "I can make a referral for a home health aide to assist with the patient." c. "Once the dehydration is corrected, the patient's confusion should improve." d. "I can show you how to care for the patient once you return home."
Nurses provide _______________ that is defined as care of the body after death in a manner consistent with the patient's religious and cultural beliefs
Fill in the blanks with correct word