Why is construct validity an important consideration in selecting an assessment measure?
a) To ensure that the measure assesses what it purports to assess
b) To ensure that the investigator assesses the appropriateness of the construct they wish to measure
c) To ensure that the content of the items reflects the construct of interest
d) To ensure that scores on the measures are consistent across time
Question 2
Why is the use of common and consistent measures beneficial in a research investigation?
a) To protect against multiple methods of assessment
b) To demonstrate that the measures may be used with different samples
c) To avoid concerns of construct validity
d) To permit comparison of results across studies
Nursing assessment questions
Calipers are used to measure the body fat on the triceps of a patient.
Calipers being used to measure body fat on the triceps of a patient.
A goniometer is used to measure range of motion of the patient’s arm.
Connections and settings necessary to measure fuel-injector resistance.
Landmarks for urinary assessment: The costovertebral angle