Is the First Step in Developing a Multi- Item Scale

question 23

Multiple Choice

is the first step in developing a multi- item scale. _ _ is the last step.

• A) Develop a theory; Develop a purified scale
• B) Generate an initial pool of items; Prepare the final scale
• C) Generate an initial pool of items; Develop a purified scale
• D) Develop a theory; Prepare a final scale

Know significant contributors to the field of critical thinking and their definitions.

Understand the similarities between various types of reasoning and their application in nursing.

Acknowledge the complexity, ambiguity, and particularity of nurses' daily actions and decisions.

Understand the various performance appraisal systems and their characteristics.

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Definitions:

Bilirubin

A yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in red blood cells, often measured to assess liver function.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting arterioles and venules, and facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

A circulatory condition where narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.

Chronic Disease

A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured, often with significant impact on individuals' quality of life.