Which question should the nurse ask in order to judge the validity of a research study?
a. What reliability information has been provided?
b. Are the instrument measures applied consistently?
c. Does the instrument measure what it is supposed to measure?
d. How much random error exists?
ANS: C
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What statements indicate the manager is wise about how to deal with this generational mix? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I don't see why everyone can't just get along." 2. "Generation X nurses are just lazy." 3. "Our Generation Y nurses help keep us all up on new technology." 4. "The most loyal of all my nurses are the traditionalists." 5. "I expect that our next manager will come from my group of baby boomers."
Children should undergo further evaluation when their weight is ____% above their height
1. 10 2. 15 3. 20 4. 25
A nurse is evaluating the diet plan of a breastfeeding mother and determines that her intake of fruits and vegetables is inadequate
The nurse explains that the nutritional composition of the breast milk can be adversely affected by this aspect of the mother's nutrition. Which of the following strategies should be recommended to the mother? 1. Stop breastfeeding. 2. Provide newborn supplements to the newborn. 3. Offer whole milk. 4. Supplement with skim milk.
The nurse takes into consideration that it is estimated that _____% of the population will have some form of anxiety disorder
Fill in the blanks with correct word