A Nurse Is Assisting a Family in Compiling a Family

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assisting a family in compiling a family health history. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?

• A) "When you have completed this history, it will not need to be updated."
• B) "Looking back at two generations of biological relatives will be sufficient."
• C) "The purpose of completing a family history is to decrease genetic susceptibility."
• D) "A family history is a useful tool when considering your future health risks."

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Definitions:

Reliability

The reliability of an evaluation tool in generating steady and unchanging outcomes over various periods.

Spearman-Brown Formula

A mathematical formula that can be used with split-half or odd-even reliability estimates to increase the accuracy, which is impaired because of the shortening (splitting in half) of the test.

Reliability Estimate

A measure of the consistency of a psychological test or assessment tool across time, items, and raters, indicating its stability and dependability.

Alternate Forms

A method of assessing reliability by administering different versions of an assessment tool to the same group of people and comparing the results.