You are preparing a research study on the number of heart attacks in the community and the number of individuals who are actively involved in exercise programs following a heart attack
Using your knowledge about research study design, what is the gold standard for a research design that should be considered?
A) Randomized, control group
B) Quasi-experimental
C) Experimental
D) Descriptive epidemiologic
A
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A client who is 38 weeks pregnant reports she has been experiencing urinary frequency. Which response by the nurse is indicated?
1. "Your reports are consistent with a urinary tract infection.". 2. "I will need to check your blood sugar as excessive urination is associated with gestational diabetes.". 3. "Reducing your fluid intake will be helpful to manage this problem.". 4. "This is normal occurrence in the later stages of pregnancy.".
In contrast to adults, children:
A) land on their feet when they fall. B) have proportionately larger heads. C) experience head injury less frequently. D) lose most body heat through the chest.
To prepare a bag of IV solution for administration, the nurse must first:
a. label the bag with date, time, and initials b. cleanse the bag with an alcohol wipe and then check the expiration date c. insert the IV tubing, cleanse the bag with saline, and prepare the label d. inspect the fluid for clarity, particulate matter, and color, and check the expiration date
A student is rushed to the school health clinic because of a nosebleed. The towel he is holding is saturated with blood, and when he removes it, the bleeding continues in large quantities and is deep red
What is most important to determine initially? A) Whether the classroom environment is particularly dry B) History of sinusitis symptoms or exposure C) History of trauma before the onset of bleeding D) Family history of nosebleeds