Public Health

The nurse researcher submits a proposal for an initial study to evalua

The nurse researcher submits a proposal for an initial study to evaluate the effects of regular moderate exercise on asthma control scores in adolescents with asthma. To achieve increased control in the initial study, the researcher will do which of the f a. Ask subjects to keep track of time spent exercising in a journal. […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

The nurse participates in data collection in a study comparing the eff

The nurse participates in data collection in a study comparing the effect of two antilipidemia medications on total cholesterol in patients with hyperlipidemia. Which are extraneous variables to consider in such a study? (Select all that apply.) a. Differences between the antilipidemia medications. b. Family history of hyperlipidemia. c. Individual patients’ weights. d. Other serum […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

A researcher identifies a socioeconomic group of people to study. Afte

A researcher identifies a socioeconomic group of people to study. After developing a rapport with key members of the group, getting information about group members from the key members, and spending time working among group members, the researcher develops theories about the group based on this experience. Which type of qualitative research does this represent? […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

What role does qualitative research play in evidence-based practice (E

What role does qualitative research play in evidence-based practice (EBP)? a. Because it does not involve random-controlled trials (RCTs), it does not contribute directly to EBP. b. It offers a systematic approach for yielding insights into human experience and behavior. c. It provides a way to measure and evaluate quality outcomes that affect patient care. […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

What is true about phenomena in qualitative research? a. Human behavi

What is true about phenomena in qualitative research? a. Human behavior is generally the result of the direct influence of independent variables. b. Knowledge gained by qualitative research is concrete and derived from statistical data. c. Multiple realities are possible based on meanings created by individuals and groups. d. Time and context have very little […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

A researcher conducts a qualitative study and learns that individuals

A researcher conducts a qualitative study and learns that individuals have a variety of reactions to an event. What can the researcher conclude from this finding? a. The findings are interesting, but are not useful for theory development. b. The reactions described in this study may be generalized to a larger population. c. The study […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020