When writing a proposal for a research study, the researcher includes a problem statement that serves to
a. define the specific focus of a study.
b. describe what is known about the research problem.
c. identify a gap in knowledge needed for practice.
d. indicate the importance of the problem to nursing.
ANS: C
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The Pareto Principle is:
a. 80% of outcome results come from 20% of focused efforts b. a way to record your activities over a period of time to see how your time is spent c. 20% of focused efforts equals 20% of outcome results d. 80% of focused efforts results in 80% of focused time
The nurse is unable to aspirate any residual volume from the patient who receives intestinal tube feedings at a rate of 200 mL every 6 hours by intermittent gavage. Which action should the nurse implement?
a. Insert a nasogastric tube. b. Withhold the next feeding. c. Notify the patient's healthcare provider. d. Administer the next feeding.
Synovial joints are freely movable because:
A. the ligaments holding the joint together are more elastic. B. the bones that form the joint are separated from each other and enclosed in a fluid-filled cavity. C. the muscles attached to the joint are shorter, thus giving them the ability to move in more directions. D. they are composed of cartilage, which is very soft and cushiony.
Which action is initially taken by the nurse to verify correct position of a newly placed small-bore feeding tube?
A. Placing an order for x-ray film examination to check position B. Confirming the distal mark on the feeding tube after taping C. Testing the pH of the gastric contents and observing the color D. Auscultating over the gastric area as air is injected into the tube