What body has been established to protect participants of research?
a. Institutional review board
b. State board of nursing
c. Nursing research board
d. Peer review panel
ANS: A
A
An institutional review board has the purpose of protection of human subjects.
B
The state board of nursing has no jurisdiction over research.
C
The nursing research board is not a recognized entity.
D
The peer review process is not used to protect participants of research studies.
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The ____________________ directs the patient's medical care.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).