The social desirability response set is least likely to be a problem on scales incorporated into which of the following?
A) Mailed anonymous questionnaires
B) Face-to-face interviews
C) Telephone interviews
D) Focus group interviews
A
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a. acculturation c. oppression b. cultural diversity d. stereotyping
The American Nurses Association does not provide its members with the following benefits:
A) Health insurance B) Scholarships to beginning students C) Continuing education courses D) Lobbyists for nurses in governmental issues
One of your measurements yields a reading during physical assessment that seems very doubtful, considering the patient's general condition. If you are still in doubt about the data after rechecking, your best option is to
a. discard the instrument. b. record the initial reading. c. discard the reading and go on to the next assessment. d. seek another qualified nurse to confirm the reading.
A nursing student is reviewing the home medications of a client who has just been admitted with chronic back pain
When asked by the nursing instructor why there is a tricyclic antidepressant on the client's list, which response by the student is most likely the accurate reason? 1. "I would think having chronic pain would make the client depressed." 2. "It may be to prevent depression due to physical limitations." 3. "This type of medication can help inhibit painful stimuli." 4. "The client is at risk for suicidal thoughts related to the chronic pain."