rn_comprehensive_predictor_2019_form_b.docx

rn_comprehensive_predictor_2019_form_An obstetrical nurse wishes to identify whether clients’ perceptions of a high level of support from their partner is associated with a decreased length of the second stage of labor. Which type of quantitative research is most appropriate 1. for this research question? A) Correlational research B) Descriptive research C) Quasi-experimental research D) Experimental research Ans: A Feedback: Correlational quantitative research is used to examine relationships between two or more variables. In this case, the variables are perceptions of partner support and length of Stage 2 labor. There is no manipulation of the variables as there would be in an experimental or quasi-experimental study. The focus on the relationship between the two variables goes beyond simple description of events. Nurse researchers have predicted that a newly created mentorship program will result in decreased absenteeism, increased retention, and decreased attrition among a hospital’s nursing staff. Which of the following does this predicted 2. relationship represent? A) Hypothesis B) Dependent variable N C) Abstract D) Methodology Ans: A Feedback: A hypothesis is an expected statement of the relationship between variables in a study. In this study, the dependent variables are absenteeism, retention, and attrition while the independent variable is the mentorship program. The methodology of a study is the logistical framework that guides the planning and execution of the study. An abstract is a summary of a research study published in a journal. 3. The practice of changing patients’ bedclothes each day in acute care settings is an example of what type of knowledge? A) Authoritative B) Traditional C) Scientific D) Applied Ans: B Feedback: Changing bedclothes daily in acute care settings is an example of traditional knowledge. The practice is not based on research findings, but is rather a part of nursing practice passed down from generation to generation.A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who is 48 hr postoperative following a laryngectomy and is unable to speak. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? -Answer- Determine the client's reading skills A nurse is planning care for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? -Answer- Increase the client's dietary iron intake Clients who have rheumatoid arthritis require food high in protein, vitamins, and iron to promote tissue repair. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute blood loss following a trauma. The client refuses a blood transfusion that might potentially save their life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -Answer- Explore the client's reasons for refusing the treatment A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first? -Answer- An older adult client who is anxious and attempting to pull out an IV line A nurse is preparing to tea