Who may sign the informed consent for a child to participate in a ...

[dalyningkenk]

Who may sign the informed consent for a child to participate in a study? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Grandmother with legal guardianship
  B) Parent
  C) Sibling over 18 years of age
  D) Child over 7 years old

Question 2

The nurse is interested in attending a certification program that educates nurses on the best practice based on evidence. Which organization would be the nurse's best choice for this certification?
 
  1. The Sara Cole Hirsh Institute.
  2. The Journal of Nursing Scholarship.
  3. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
  4. The Cochrane Library.

[Bison]

Answer to Question 1

A, B
Feedback:
Children are an identified vulnerable group and do not have the competence to give informed consent. Consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian. However, it is appropriateespecial ly if the child is at least 7 years of ageto obtain the child's assent, as well.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale 1: This institute offers a certification program for nurses interested in best practice based on evidence.
Rationale 2: This is a research journal and does not offer this certification.
Rationale 3: The primary mission of this task force is to review the evidence of effectiveness of interventions and treatments and develop recommendations for clinical preventive services.
Rationale 4: The Cochrane Libraryis a collection of databases in medicine and other health care specialties provided by the Cochrane Collaboration and other organizations.

[dalyningkenk]

Wow, this really help

[Bigfoot1984]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it