Construct validity is the degree to which an instrument measures the ____________ it was intended to measure
a. statistical basis
b. theoretical concept
c. hypothesis
d. observation
b. theoretical concept
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The patient is receiving a soapsuds enema but is having a difficult time retaining the fluid. What action should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Give the enema slowly. b. Place the patient in the dorsal recumbent position on a bedpan. c. Give the enema with the patient on the toilet. d. Give the enema in the right lateral position. e. Give the enema faster.
A nurse is preparing a client for an intradermal skin test. Which of the following precautionary measures should the nurse take when conducting the test?
A) Keep ready epinephrine 1:10,000. B) Caution the client to wear a facemask. C) Have an ice pack readily available. D) Caution that the test will be painful.
Medicare is a federal program that finances many Americans' home health care expenses. The Medicare program facilitates what aspect of home health care?
A) Providing care without the oversight of a physician B) Writing necessary medication orders for the patient C) Ordering physical, occupational, and speech therapy if needed D) Managing and evaluating patient care for seriously ill patients
A nurse manager has had issues with a marginal employee. Staff members have complained several times to the manager regarding this employee's competence. Which action by the manager would be appropriate?
1. Discuss the issues at a staff meeting and elicit methods to improve morale. 2. Use progressive discipline to manage the employee. 3. Monitor the staff's performance to determine the lack of civility. 4. Terminate the employee.