Author Question: Which potential research subject is considered a vulnerable population for a research project? 1. ... (Read 51 times)

crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which potential research subject is considered a vulnerable population for a research project?

1. A 35-year-old with diagnosed schizophrenia.
2. A 47-year-old hospitalized with cancer.
3. A 16-month-old hospitalized with pneumonia.
4. A 16-month-old hospitalized with pneumonia.

Question 2

What is true of how research priorities in nursing are set? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. There is one central organization that sets these priorities for nursing.
2. Some priorities are set based on a sampling of a wide range of nurses.
3. Different specialty groups in nursing may set priorities specific to their practice.
4. Research money is available only to projects authorized by Sigma Theta Tau International.
5. Nursing research priorities focus on clinical research.

Kedrick2014 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Persons with mental illness are not considered a vulnerable population for research projects. Vulnerable populations for a research study are children, geriatric clients, prisoners, people with AIDS, the homeless, and unconscious/sedated patients.
Rationale 2: An adult with an illness is not considered to belong to a vulnerable population. Vulnerable populations for a research study are children, geriatric clients, prisoners, people with AIDS, the homeless, and unconscious/sedated patients.
Rationale 3: Since this patient cannot give informed consent or assent to the informed consent given by another (parents), this infant is considered to belong to a vulnerable population.
Rationale 4: An adult with an illness or injury is not considered to belong to a vulnerable population. Vulnerable populations for a research study are children, geriatric clients, prisoners, people with AIDS, the homeless, and unconscious/sedated patients.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: There is no central organization that assumes this role for all research in nursing.
Rationale 2: Since nurses should always be watchful for researchable problems, these samplings are useful in determining priorities.
Rationale 3: Specialty groups often identify researchable problems and priorities within their own practice.
Rationale 4: Sigma Theta Tau International does fund many nursing research projects, but it is not the only funding source.
Rationale 5: A good deal of nursing research is clinical research, but many studies are also conducted on nonclinical areas.