Athabasca University (AU )

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Compare and contrast Stocking's (1965) notions of presentism and historicism, and discuss the relative merits of each approach. - Presentism is when current understandings of how things work are put into the context of the evolution of those beliefs and findings. It allows for people to better understand the history of our current knowledge. Presentism is good because it eliminates bias. Historicism is when people look at history isolated from current understanding. History is studied simply ...

research studies correct answer: often peer reviewed by two reviewers and are BLIND reviewed hypotheses correct answer: used when conducting experimental or quasi experimental research in the quantitative paradigm. A hypothesis correct answer: Consists of an independent variable and a dependent variable; these variables are described in relation to each another. Experimental correct answer: In a(n) ___________ design the researcher controls (manipulates) the independent variable and...

Why do external reproductive structures enlarge during pregnancy? correct answer: D/t increased vascularity. Nipples enlarge, become more erectile and darken. Breasts are fuller and heavier. As blood vessels enlarge, veins beneath the skin of the breasts become more visible. Cervix softens, takes on bluish colour during second month due to increased vasculature as well What does estrogen and progesterone cause? correct answer: The uterus to lengthen and enlarge What organ produces ...

A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a 10-year-old child. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement? a. Allow the child to touch and play with the equipment b. Play games while performing the physical examination c. Explain how the equipment works using correct medical terminology d. Discuss the benefits of performing the examination with the cold correct answer: C rationale: School-age children are interested in learning and building lan...

What should you be using to calculate fluid and document I&O? correct answer: child's weight weighing diapers and measuring urine output recording consistency and character and amount of stool recording emesis emesis and gastric secretions (NGT drainage) wound drainage chest tube drainage What should you include in a physical assessment for fluid balance? correct answer: skin color cap refill skin turgor mucous membranes (are there tears?) anterior fontanel v/s *orientation = ...

Healthy People 2020 Pediatric Goals correct answer: 1. Increase quality and length of life 2. Eliminate health disparities Bright Futures correct answer: A national health promotion initiative focused on the peds population Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators correct answer: - Physical activity - overweight and obesity - tobacco use - substance use - responsible sexual behavior - mental health - injury and violence - environmental quality - immunization - acc...

evidence-based practice correct answer: the collection, evaluation, and integration of valid research evidence, combined with clinical expertise and an understanding of patient and family values and preferences, to inform clinical decision making EBP is the integration of correct answer: best research, clinical expertise and patient preferences to achieve consistent optimal outcomes EBP steps (7) correct answer: -spirit of inquiry -ask clinical question (PICOT) -gather/search for best...

Research design correct answer: spells out researcher's strategies for obtaining information that is accurate and interpretable: -will there be an intervention? -what types of comparison will be made? -how will extraneous variables be controlled? -when and how often will data be collected? -what setting will the study take place in? Experimental Designs vs Nonexperimental Designs correct answer: one key difference - researchers using an experimental design are active agents rather tha...

The overall plan proposed by an investigator for collecting and analyzing research data is called: correct answer: research design It is not a source of data: correct answer: Literature reviews At what point in the research process does the researcher often make decisions about data collection and the research sample? correct answer: While the study is in progress T/F Quantitative research usually involves a linear progression of research tasks. correct answer: True The purpose o...