The nurse is enrolling subjects for a double-blind experimental ...

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The nurse is enrolling subjects for a double-blind experimental study. One patient asks the nurse to explain the role of the experimental group. The nurse will explain that subjects in the experimental group in this type of study
 
  a. are selected for participation in that group.
  b. have unique baseline characteristics.
  c. receive a placebo.
  d. receive the treatment being evaluated.

Question 2

In a 5-year experimental clinical trial to investigate a new cancer treatment, researchers in the second year note overwhelming improvement in almost all of the subjects in the treatment group.
 
  The lead researcher elects to continue the study. Which ethical principle is being violated?
  a. Beneficence
  b. Justice
  c. Respect for persons
  d. Veracity

[matt95]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In a double-blind experimental study, subjects in the experimental group receive the treatment or drug under study. They are randomly assigned and not selected. They should have similar baseline characteristics to those in the control group. They do not receive a placebo.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The principle of justice requires that all people be treated fairly, including equal access to health care for all. Once a benefit is demonstrated, it should be available to all participants.

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TYSM

[brbarasa]

Excellent