Which data collection method can be assessed by asking, Is there ...

[torybrooks]

Which data collection method can be assessed by asking, Is there a provision for evaluating the accuracy of the instrument?
 
  a. Questionnaires
  b. Interviews
  c. Physiologic measurement
  d. Records and databases

Question 2

A nurse researcher is designing a study on objective analysis of vital sign monitoring before, during, and after trauma care in the emergency department.
 
  To analyze trends in this process, which types of measurements could the nurse consider incorporating? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Available data (records of vital signs)
  b. Paper and pencil scales
  c. Questionnaires
  d. Physiologic instruments readouts
  e. Interviews

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A This question does not assess questionnaires as a data collection method.
B This question does not assess interviews as a data collection method.
C This question assesses physiologic measurement as a data collection
method.
D This question does not assess records and databases as a data collection method.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D

Feedback
Correct Vital sign records would be evidence of physiologic measurements.
Physiologic instrumentation would provide objective readings.
Incorrect Paper and pencil scales are not objective data.
Questionnaires are not objective data.
Interviews are not objective data.

[torybrooks]

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