The nurse is assisting with a research project and is told that only the research subjects themselves are unaware of the groups to which they are assigned. The nurse recognizes that this study will be designed as a(n) _____ study
a. open-label
b. triple-blind
c. single-blind
d. double-blind
ANS: C
In a single-blind study, only the subjects are unaware to which group they are assigned.
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A person is considered __________ according to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) if he has a mental or physical impairment that significantly limits one or more major life activities
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following best describes why health education in the community is more effective than health education in a hospital or clinic?
a. Being in the patient's home emphasizes the importance of the teaching. b. It is easier to focus on the nurse's words and demonstrations outside of health settings. c. The setting is familiar and comfortable to participants. d. There are too many interruptions in hospitals and clinics.
A nurse is providing community education on home safety. An important safety measure to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning is to instruct clients to
a. have furnaces maintained professionally on a regular basis. b. inspect all electrical plugs before using them. c. install smoke detectors on each floor of the house. d. store a fire extinguisher near or in the kitchen.
The nurse is caring for a patient in the operating suite who is experiencing hypercarbia, tachypnea, tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and muscle rigidity. Which condition does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
a. Malignant hyperthermia b. Fluid imbalance c. Hemorrhage d. Hypoxia