For the instructor assigned article, what do you think were the major findings? What was the design (descriptive, correlative, experimental or quasi-experimental)? Give a rationale for why you think the author(s) chose this design.   What other type of research design could be used for a study about this topic? Why would you choose to […]

State one of the basic designs mentioned in Chapter 8 (descriptive, correlational, predictive correlational, experimental, or quasi-experimental) and describe a possible study that could be done using that design.   What are the strengths and weaknesses of that design? Be sure to cite the source of your information.   Describe a potential setting for your […]

Question 1A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an)    a.acute disease    b.multiorgan disorder    c.syndrome   d.manifestation   Question 2A medical history should include all   1.          […]

Question 1A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an)    a.acute disease    b.multiorgan disorder    c.syndrome   d.manifestation   Question 2A medical history should include all   1.          […]

Question 1A diagnostic test that measures the electrical charge of muscle contraction and can help differentiate muscle disorders from neurological disease is a/an    a.electromyogram   b.arthroscopy    c.radiograph    d.electroencephalograph   Question 2A large burn area predisposes to decreased blood pressure because    a.bleeding occurs under the burn surface    b.the heart is damaged […]

Question 1A headache that results from pressure on the meninges surrounding the brain is referred to as a/an    a.intracranial headache   b.intrameningeal headache    c.migraine headache    d.cerebral headache   Question 2All of the following apply to CVA except    a.the common cause is an atheroma with thrombus    b.maximum necrosis and infarction develop […]

Question 1What are the principal tasks of data collection?   a.Performing constant comparison for qualitative data   b.Maintaining research controls as indicated in the study design   c.Cross-checking with the literature review   d.Obtaining institutional review board permission   Question 2How may raw research data, with identifiers, obtained from a hospital be stored?     […]

Question 1Which of the following types of sampling is least common in qualitative research?    a.Convenience    bPurposive    c.Snowball    d.Random   Question 2A researcher studies spending habits of teenagers in shopping malls. The researcher visits two local malls to solicit participants. From what kind of population has the researcher selected the sample?   […]

Question 1A research hypothesis states: “There is no measurable difference in incidence of acne in 15-year-olds who are placed on a chocolate-free diet.” What is the dependent variable in this hypothesis?   a.15-year-olds   b.No chocolate in the diet   c.Chocolate in the diet   d.Acne   Question 2A researcher identifies an important extraneous variable […]

Question 1What is the relationship between a research topic and a research problem?   a.Research topics contain numerous potential research problems, and each problem provides the basis for developing many purposes.   b.A research problem is an area in which there is a gap in nursing’s knowledge base. It is a broad area that gives […]