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Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The gonads begin to secrete estrogen and testosterone during: a. infancy. b. puberty. c. pregnancy. d. early adulthood. ANS: B At puberty, the gonads secrete testosterone and estrogen. As a result, secondary sex characteristics (e.g., genitalia growth) begin to appear. Maturation occurs at a mean age of 11.5 years in females and 13.5 years in males. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) OBJ...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed? a. During the history-taking process b. During assessment of cranial nerves and deep tendon reflexes c. During the time when questions related to memory are asked d. Continually, throughout the entire interaction with a patient ANS: D A mental status evaluation should be continually performed throughout the patient encoun...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which question would be considered a “leading question?” a. “What do you think is causing your headaches?” b. “You don't get headaches often, do you?” c. “On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the severity of your headaches?” d. “At what time of the day are your headaches the most severe?” ANS: B Stating to the patient that he or she does not get headaches would limit the inf...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After the subjective and objective data have been prioritized, the next step is to: a. order laboratory tests. b. formulate a problem list. c. initiate appropriate referrals. d. initiate therapy. ANS: B After the data have been prioritized and a presumed diagnosis is made, the next step is to consider the appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies, or specialty consultations. DIF: Cognitive Level...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. According to the guidelines for Standard Precautions, the caregiver's hands should be washed: a. only after touching body fluids with ungloved hands and between patient contacts. b. only after touching blood products with ungloved hands and after caring for infectious patients. c. only after working with patients who are thought to be infectious. d. after touching any body fluids or contaminated items, re...

TEST BANK FOR NURSING RESEARCH IN CANADA, 5TH EDITION by Mina Singh, RN, RP, BSc, BScN MEd, PhD, I-FCNEI, Cherylyn Cameron, RN, PhD, Geri LoBiondo-Wood, PhD, RN, FAAN and Judith Haber, PhD, RN, FAAN CHAPTERS 11-20

LoBiondo-Wood: Nursing Research in Canada, 4th Edition 1. What does the inclusion of study themes represent in the presentation of a qualitative research study? a. The actual written report b. The operational definition of the study’s conceptual framework c. The labelling of similar ideas shared by the study participants d. The relationship between the hypotheses and the research questions ANS: C Feedback A. The written report does include study themes, but it contains the...

LoBiondo-Wood: Nursing Research in Canada, 4th Edition 1. The use of research findings to promote the adoption of evidence-informed practice guidelines can be described as a. dissemination activities. b. translating research into practice (TRIP). c. research utilization. d. critiquing findings. ANS: B Feedback A. Dissemination activities include publications, conferences, consultations, and training programs that communicate evidence-informed guidelines to a wider audience. ...

LoBiondo-Wood: Nursing Research in Canada, 4th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The critique of a quantitative research report should include what? a. Applying the findings in clinical practice b. Summarizing the major steps of the research process c. Constructively evaluating a study for its strengths and weaknesses d. Determining whether the phenomenon studied can be recognized by the participants as their own ANS: C Feedback A. Applying a study’s findings in clinical prac...

LoBiondo-Wood: Nursing Research in Canada, 4th Edition 1. Which of the following is the term for the huge volume of data collected during qualitative research? a. Essential data b. Fat data c. Interview data d. Observational data ANS: B Feedback A. Essential data are embedded in the volumes of data; this is not the correct term for the huge volume of data collected during qualitative research. B. The term fat data is used to describe all the raw data collected during quali...