Author Question: Non-research-based evidence includes which of the following? Select all that apply. A) Unit ... (Read 59 times)

Destiiny22 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Non-research-based evidence includes which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Unit culture
B) Nurse's experience
C) Qualitative studies
D) Trial and error

Question 2

A study was conducted to evaluate shivering in the postoperative patient. The study measures subjects' weight in pounds and temperature in centigrade degrees.

What should the reader consider about the level of measurement of these two parameters? 1. Temperature is measured at ratio level.
2. Weight is measured at the ratio level.
3. Both of these measurements are at interval level.
4. Additional information is needed before any determination of level of measurement can be made.

Chelseyj.hasty · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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Clinical reports, experience and beliefs are non-research based sources of evidence, which are considered to be comparatively weak. Qualitative studies are research-based.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale 1: Temperature is measured at interval level, whereas weight is measured at the higher ratio level. The categories in interval data are the actual numbers on the scale (such as on a thermometer).
Rationale 2: Weight is generally considered to be measured at ratio level, which is the highest level of measurement. Ratio level of measurementincludes data that can be categorized and ranked; in addition, the distance between ranks can be specified, and a true or natural zero point can be identified.
Rationale 3: Temperature is measured at interval level; weight is measured at the ratio level.
Rationale 4: There is sufficient information for the analysis of this question.