The major function of an institutional review board (IRB) is to:

1. fund research studies.
2. identify ethical dilemmas.
3. protect the rights of subjects.
4. protect the institution from lawsuits.


ANS: 3

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Sleep terrors usually occur only once a night, during stages 3 and 4 of NREM sleep. They are often accompanied by which physical sign?

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A nursing educator is reviewing the risk factors for osteoporosis with a group of recent graduates. What risk factor of the following should the educator describe?

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In inspecting the eyes of a child, the nurse notes that there are some small white flecks around the perimeter of the iris. These white flecks are called:

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