Author Question: Two data collectors scored pressure ulcers similarly using the Braden Scale for pressure ulcer ... (Read 108 times)

sdfghj · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Two data collectors scored pressure ulcers similarly using the Braden Scale for pressure ulcer assessment. This finding indicates what?

a. Interrater reliability between the two data collectors was high.
b. Interrater reliability between the two data collectors was low.
c. The data collection method was inappropriate for the investigation.
d. Interrater reliability cannot be established without the two data collectors examining each pressure ulcer together at the same time.

Question 2

The nurse researcher is attempting to answer specific questions about families' perceptions of caring for elderly parents with dementia. What would be the most appropriate method of data collection for this study?

a. Field notes
b. Structured interview
c. Unstructured interview
d. Physiologic instrumentation

yasmina · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Interrater reliability is the consistency of observations between two or more observers.
B Agreement of 54 of 56 scores would indicate a high level of interrater reliability.
C The data collection method was appropriate for pressure ulcer risk assessment.
D The risk assessments did not have to be done by both evaluators at the same time.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Field notes are comments made by researchers and may not target critical areas of focus.
B A structured interview would allow the researcher to ask specific questions about families' perceptions and attitudes.
C Unstructured interviews may not permit coverage of critical topics to be addressed.
D Physiologic instrumentation would not be useful in collecting data about families' perceptions and feelings.