Which of the following is used when data collection involves unlike data, such as a measurement of bone density compared to obesity measured as a percentage of body fat?
a. alpha
b. standard deviation
c. t test
d. z scores
d. z scores
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To those espousing a positivist paradigm, a fundamental belief is that:
A) The researcher is objective and independent of those being studied. B) The researcher cannot interact with those being studied. C) The researcher instructs those being studied to be objective in providing information. D) The distance between the researcher and those being researched is minimized to enhance the interactive process.
A new nurse manager is provided with a smartphone in order to efficiently manage her time. What is the most effective method of managing stress related to e-mail?
a. Create an auditory cue that alerts the manager to incoming messages so they can be processed immediately. b. Set aside time during meetings to read and respond to messages. c. Sort and flag e-mails that need follow-up. d. Delete e-mails that require a more lengthy response.
A case manager assesses a client as having the following problems: auditory hallucinations, blunted affect, concrete thinking, and lack of vocational skills. Which problem would be amena-ble to psychiatric skills training?
1. Auditory hallucinations 2. Blunted affect 3. Concrete thinking 4. Lack of vocational skills
The nurse is reviewing the different types of communication. Which should the nurse identify as a primary function of verbal communication?
1. Convey immediacy 2. Communicate interpersonal attitudes 3. Communicate information 4. Convey personality