While reviewing transcripts of interviews conducted for a qualitative study, the researcher appraises the data for congruence with the philosophical perspective of the study. This is an example of
a. perspective.
b. reliability.
c. rigor.
d. validity.
ANS: C
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A patient has just been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the neck. While the nurse is doing health education, the patient asks, "Does this kind of cancer tend to spread to other parts of the body?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "In many cases, this type of cancer spreads to other parts of the body." B) "This cancer usually does not spread to distant sites in the body." C) "You will have to speak to your oncologist about that." D) "Squamous cell carcinoma is nothing to be concerned about, so try to focus on your health."
If a 2-year-old child received a caution on the Denver II, this would indicate that the child
a. attempted but did not successfully complete one of the tasks. b. failed to perform a task that has been achieved by 75%–90% of children the same age. c. failed to perform a task that has been achieved by 100% of children the same age. d. refused to perform one of the critical tasks.
Which vitamin is eliminated the most slowly?
a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B c. Vitamin C d. Vitamin X
Which statement(s) about variables that influence drug action is/are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. An older adult will require increased dosage of a drug to achieve the same therapeutic effect as that seen in a younger person. b. Body weight can affect the therapeutic response of a medication. c. Chronic smokers may metabolize drugs more rapidly than nonsmokers. d. A patient's attitude and expectations affect the response to medication. e. Reduced circulation causes drugs to absorb more rapidly.