A nurse researcher is conducting a study that consists of subjects who are randomly placed in two groups. Individuals in Group I receive a new experimental treatment. Individuals in Group II receive the traditional treatment
The nurse is most likely conducting which type of study? a. Cohort study c. Outcome research
b. Case-control study d. Randomized clinical trial
D
The nurse is most likely conducting a randomized clinical trial. In a randomized clinical trial,
individuals are randomly allocated to receive or not receive an experimental preventive, therapeutic, or
diagnostic procedure.
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During the assessment interview the nurse has ascertained that the client follows cultural tradition
and uses spiritual healing. The question that would help the nurse understand the healing options available as part of this health system is a. "What do people believe cause this illness?" b. "Do people shun or avoid someone who has this illness?" c. "Are any ceremonies or prayers used to treat this illness?" d. "What language do your people generally use when speaking among yourselves?"
The patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed an immunosuppressant drug. The patient asks the nurse what this drug is for. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "The doctor prescribes these drugs to strengthen your immune system." b. "The drug inhibits your immune system's normal response." c. "These medications are used to prevent organ rejection." d. "This medication will strengthen your joints and repair any joint damage."
One is correct in his or her understanding of chaos theory if he or she believes:
A. Life should be predictable and part of a large planned schemata. B. Change will occur no matter what we do to maintain the existing order. C. Nurses are able to successfully prevent chaos in their workplaces. D. People intuitively perform worse if an unexpected situation arises.
The nurse manager wanted to implement a new indirect cost savings strategy on the unit. An example of an indirect cost savings strategy is:
a. Instituting a new 15-minute break policy b. Holding staff meetings on company time c. Charging for the coffee served to employees d. Eliminating the nurses' lounge area