NSG3029 CH1 (8) Exam (GRADED A+) Questions and Answers

Chapter 08 1. A nurse researcher is conducting a retrospective study and using a chart review to collect data. What type of data will be collected? A. Primary data B. Secondary data C. Internal data D. External data ANS: B 2. A nurse researcher is conducting a survey determining students' level of comfort with clinical skills. What type of data will be collected? A. Primary data B. Secondary data C. Internal data D. External data ANS: A 3. A nurse researcher is measuring blood pressures of women who are diagnosed with preeclampsia. The sphygmomanometer has not been calibrated correctly, which results in inaccurate readings. What type of error is this? A. Sampling error B. Random error C. Systematic error D. Non-systematic error ANS: C 4. A researcher is interested in determining whether an instrument has stability over time. What test should be conducted? A. Test of internal consistency B. Test-retest reliability C. Test of concurrent validity D. Test of content validity ANS: B