Which of the Following Is NOT a Subject Variable

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a subject variable?

• A) intelligence
• B) nationality
• C) age
• D) the ratio of women to men in a group

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Definitions:

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A catheter that remains inserted in the urinary bladder for continuous urine drainage, used for patients who are unable to control urination.

Surgical Site Infections

Infections that occur at or near surgical incisions within 30 days of the operation.

Evidence-Based Practice

A method in healthcare that prioritizes utilizing the most recent and strongest evidence when deciding on treatments for individual patients.

Prophylactic Antibiotics

Antibiotics administered to prevent rather than treat an infection, often used before surgeries or in cases of high risk of bacterial infection.