When an observer is not concealed, the findings may be biased because of:
A) Reactivity
B) Ethical problems
C) Central tendency bias
D) Halo effects
A
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A nurse is implementing a voluntary approach to quality control within the organization. Which of the following describes what the nurse is implementing?
a. Accreditation b. Licensure c. Certification d. Credentialing
Incidence data are especially helpful for what purposes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Evaluating treatments that prolong life b. Measuring the rate of new illnesses in a population c. Assessing risks associated with particular illnesses d. Determining health care personnel needs e. Illustrating whether interventions are effective f. Planning health care services and facilities
Each state has notifiable diseases mandated by law or regulation. State requirements differ in that not all nationally notifiable diseases are legally mandated for reporting in a state. What does each state do with the information it receives?
1. Keeps its own records for surveillance purposes. 2. Reports the information to the local branch of the World Health Organization. 3. Transmits the data electronically, weekly, to the CDC. 4. There is no need to do anything with the information.
The nurse is using the bell of a stethoscope to assess which of the following?
A) Heart murmurs B) Bowel sounds C) Breath sounds D) Femoral pulses