Author Question: A group of nursing students is reviewing the physical changes that occur in older adults. The ... (Read 55 times)

ereecah · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A group of nursing students is reviewing the physical changes that occur in older adults. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as contributing the patient's risk for drug toxicity?

A) Reduced liver function
B) Reduce brain gray matter volume
C) Lower metabolic rate at rest
D) Decreased body water

Question 2

Which study is an example of a quasi-experimental design?

a. Nursing students are tested before and after learning a skill.
b. Individuals with depression are compared to individuals without depression.
c. The effects of a new vaccine are tested on half the subjects, and the other half gets saline injections.
d. A group of siblings is studied to elucidate the effects of having a family member diagnosed with schizophrenia.

amit · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A
An example of a quasi-experimental design would be testing nursing students before and after learning a skill. Quasi-experimental studies collect data before and after some event, such as the introduction of a new skill to students via lecture or demonstration. The student is given a pretest before learning the skill, the treatment may be a lecture or demonstration on the skill, and the student is then given a posttest. The posttest will determine if the student learned from the treatment (i.e., lecture or demonstration).