Author Question: The term _____ is used to establish that the criteria are appropriate, meaningful, and useful in ... (Read 41 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The term _____ is used to establish that the criteria are appropriate, meaningful, and useful in measuring what they are intending to measure.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse manager is aware that conflict is occurring on her unit; however, she is focused on preparing for a state health department visit, so she ignores the problem. A factor that can in-crease stress and escalate conflict is:

a. The use of avoidance.
b. An enhanced nursing workforce.
c. Accepting that some conflict is normal.
d. Managing the effects of fatigue and error.

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

Answer to Question 1

construct validity
The validity of a tool is the determination of the extent to which the tool is measuring the con-struct that is under evaluation. Evaluation tools must capture the critical behaviors and outcomes that result from effective nursing care. The term construct validity is used to establish that the criteria are appropriate, meaningful, and useful in measuring what they are intending to measure.

Answer to Question 2

A
Avoidance as a conflict-management style prolongs conflict and has a tendency to escalate con-flict.