Statistical Data Are Relevant to Researchers

question 81

Multiple Choice

Statistical data are relevant to researchers.For example, one major epidemiological study found that about 7.8 percent of people in North America have had a mood disorder at some point in their lives and 3.7 percent have experienced a mood disorder over the past year.What do the 7.8 percent and 3.7 percent statistics refer to, respectively?

• A)incidence; prevalence
• B)incidence; recurrence
• C)proportion; prevalence
• D)prevalence; incidence

Understand the ethical considerations and steps to take with a brain-dead patient on a ventilator.

Identify strategies to manage emotional well-being and avoid compassion fatigue for healthcare professionals dealing with death.

Comprehend the physical and emotional needs of terminally ill patients to provide optimal care.

Recognize and effectively respond to grief reactions in individuals attending support groups.

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Definitions:

Pima Indians

A Native American group living in what is now Arizona and Mexico, often studied in medical and nutritional research due to their high prevalence of type 2 diabetes.

Sonoran Desert

A desert located in the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico, known for its extreme heat and distinctive flora and fauna.

American Diet

A diet typically characterized by high consumption of processed foods, red meat, high-fat dairy products, and sugary beverages, often associated with health issues.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy balance through a biologically predetermined point.