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londonang · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A psychiatric nurse is participating in a research study that is examining the effectiveness of a new psychotropic medication.

Neither the nurse nor the clients know whether or not a given dose of the medication is the experimental medication or a placebo. This is an example of which type of study? a. blinded clinical trial
b. cohort study
c. quasi-experimental
d. double-blinded trial

Question 2

A nurse is working with primary school-age children diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. To most therapeutically address low self-esteem issues the nurse should:

a. give positive feedback for small goal accomplishment.
b. reward all acceptable behavior with positive feedback.
c. set major goals so that they can strive for accomplishments.
d. encourage active participation in a peer self-esteem self-help group.

Sophiapenny · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
In a double-blinded study, neither the subjects nor the persons evaluating the outcome know whether any subject is receiving active treatment or placebo. In a regular blinded study, the researcher knows who is receiving treatment and who is receiving the placebo.

Answer to Question 2

A
Accomplishment of a goal, no matter how small, is very rewarding, and incremental goal-setting can be an effective way to provide opportunities for success. Giving frequent positive statements without foundation will not effectively build self-esteem in the child, and making major goals for the child will probably be overwhelming. Children with low self-esteem will not be motivated to participate in a peer self-help group because they usually withdraw and are not motivated to work on goals without guidance and help.