A researcher wishes to examine whether a teaching program for parents increases adherence to a drug regimen among children with seizure disorders
A convenience sample of children in a large teaching hospital is proposed. In order to prevent confounding of the results by socioeconomic status and type of health insurance, the researcher will utilize which additional sampling technique?
a. Cluster
b. Network
c. Quota
d. Theoretical
ANS: C
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A cardiac patient is experiencing symptomatic junctional rhythm. Heart rate is 42 beats/min. The drug of choice is most likely
A) adenosine. B) atropine. C) amiodarone. D) acebutolol.
During a health teaching session, the nurse notes that the client is not attentive and loses concentration easily. Which of the following techniques is most appropriate to capture the attention of the client during the teaching?
A) Repeat directions several times B) Tell the client when the session will end C) Use verbal modes of instruction D) Involve the client in an active way
When comparing MEDLINE and CINAHL databases, which of these differences will the nurse find?
a. The coverage of MEDLINE dates back to 1975, whereas the coverage of CINAHL dates back to 1980. b. MEDLINE's journal coverage includes more than 10,000 biomedical journals, whereas CINAHL's coverage includes more than 5000 journals. c. MEDLINE's database size is more than 21 million records, whereas CINAHL's database size is more than 3.2 million records. d. MEDLINE has more than 500 Evidence-Based Care Sheets, whereas CINAHL has more than 50 Evidence-Based Care Sheets.
The nurse should never palpate the thyroid gland of a patient with which disorder?
a. Hypothyroidism b. Hyperthyroidism c. Goiter d. Hypoparathyroidism