A Patient Is in Bed

question 49

Multiple Choice

A patient is in bed. The person needs repositioning. Which measure will not help prevent skin tears?

• A) Using full bed rails at all times
• B) Measures to prevent friction and shearing
• C) Using an assist device to move the person
• D) Using pillows to support the arms and legs

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Definitions:

Test-Retest Correlation

A measure of the consistency of a psychological test or assessment over time by administering the same test to the same individuals on two different occasions.

Median

The score that falls in the middle of all the scores on the test; also called the 50th percentile.

Predictive Validity

When a scale is related to a concrete outcome or behavior.

Discriminant Validity

The extent to which a construct is truly distinct from other constructs by empirical standards, often assessed through its lack of correlation with unrelated constructs.