Research proposals may be eligible for an expedited review by the IRB if they involve minimal risk to participants. This means that
a. there is a very low risk of harm or discomfort to study participants, no more than that involved in daily life or routine physical or psychological exams.
b. the study will be based on the analysis of existing specimens or data only.
c. there is some chance of harm to study participants due to invasive procedures.
d. the study will only involve subject 18 years or older who have given consent.
a. there is a very low risk of harm or discomfort to study participants, no more than that involved in daily life or routine physical or psychological exams.
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A. Discuss the cardiovascular problems associated with this substance. B. Explain that it is safe to use during pregnancy. C. Inform the woman that safety has not been established. D. Tell the woman she should not use it during pregnancy.
The nurse working on a high-risk prenatal unit is caring for a pregnant woman who asks how to know if the baby is in distress at any time throughout the day. The nurse's best response would be:
A) "Because the fetus can't be seen, there is really no way of knowing if it is in distress." B) "The best way of monitoring fetal status is by monitoring the heart rate and movement of the fetus." C) "When your amniotic fluid sac breaks, we'll look at the fluid to see if it is discolored, and that will tell us if the fetus is in distress." D) "The doctor will perform an amniocentesis to monitor the fetus's status."
The nurse is assessing a patient who takes warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse notes a heart rate of 92 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 88/78 mm Hg. To evaluate the reason for these vital signs, the nurse will assess the patient's
a. gums, nose, and skin. b. lung sounds and respiratory effort. c. skin turgor and oral mucous membranes. d. urine output and level of consciousness.
You are working with a client who has been admitted to the unit for medication adjustment. She reports that she hears voices that tell her she is evil. The nurse knows that auditory hallucinations are:
a. sensory experiences perceptible to other individuals b. usually voices that follow the client's own thoughts c. often specific in content with a threatening nature d. the most uncommon type of hallucination