A nurse working in a neonatal intensive care unit is being sued. An expert witness is called. The expert witness would be
a. a physician who specializes in neonatology
b. the chief of nursing in the hospital
c. a neonatal intensive care nurse
d. a faculty member in a university school of nursing
C
An expert witness is a person called by parties in a malpractice suit who is a member of the same profession as the party being sued and who is qualified to testify to the expected behaviors usually performed by members of the profession in a similar situation.
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A) "His disability should automatically cover the cost of the chair." B) "We'll need to check with the insurance company about coverage." C) "You'll probably be able to get it if you pay for half the cost." D) "You might be able to get a regular wheelchair, but a motorized one is impossible."
There is a greater risk of making which error with a directional hypothesis?
a. Concluding that there is a difference between groups when there really is no difference b. Concluding that there is no difference between groups when there is an inverse relationship c. Concluding that there is no difference between groups when there really is a difference d. Rejecting the null hypothesis when the measurement error is moderate
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1. "Are you allergic to any medications?" 2. "How long have you been depressed?" 3. "Have you had any thoughts about killing yourself?" 4. "How much alcohol do you consume during the week?"
The nurse is providing care to an infant who is hospitalized for bronchiolitis. Which infant stressors should the nurse plan for when providing care for this infant? Select all that apply
1. Separation anxiety 2. Stanger anxiety 3. Disrupted sleep–wake cycle 4. Loss of self-control 5. Fear of the dark