Author Question: Which option reflects a quantitative research design? 1. The researcher has created a design that ... (Read 138 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which option reflects a quantitative research design?

1. The researcher has created a design that includes control of extraneous variables.
2. The researcher plans to investigate and explain the research question through narrative data.
3. To collect data, the researcher will conduct a series of unstructured interviews with the study participants.
4. The research is designed to explore the way the study participants feel about their experiences with the research topic.

Question 2

The nurse manager is reviewing an occurrence report written after a client fall. For which personal factors should the manager consider as contributing to this occurrence? (Select all that apply.)

1. Patient consumed 75 of last meal
2. Patient's team leader a new graduate
3. Unlicensed assistive personnel assigned working a double shift
4. Ambulate with assistance not written on the Kardex care plan
5. Patient being discharged to a skilled nursing facility the next day

kthug · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Quantitative research uses precise measurement for data collection and analyzes numerical data. The design is rigorously controlled. The remaining options are reflective of qualitative approach to research.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4

Factors that contribute to adverse events include human factors such as teamwork, communication, fatigue, stress, and burnout. The new graduate could be stressed or having difficulty with teamwork or communication. UAP working a double shift could contribute to fatigue. Missing information on the care plan regarding ambulation could contribute to communication. The client's appetite and discharge plans were most likely not human factors that contributed to the occurrence.