Author Question: ____________________ is the extent to which a study's findings are valid, reliable, and relevant to ... (Read 65 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

___________________ _ is the extent to which a study's findings are valid, reliable, and relevant to your patient population of interest.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

After comparing the benefits of the following support surfaces, the nurse realizes that a patient with multiple trauma and/or spinal cord injury is expected to be placed on a(n):

a. Rotokinetic bed.
b. bariatric bed.
c. flotation mattress.
d. air-fluidized mattress.

swimkari · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Scientific rigor
Scientific rigor is the extent to which a study's findings are valid, reliable, and relevant to your patient population of interest.

Answer to Question 2

A
The Rotokinetic bed provides skeletal alignment and constant rotation and is used for patients with multiple trauma and spinal cord injury. Use of the bariatric bed is contraindicated in patients with spinal cord injury. Flotation mattresses and air-fluidized mattresses are contraindicated for patients with an unstable spine.