Guttman Scales

question 112

Multiple Choice

Guttman scales

• A) are typically used with nominal categories.
• B) typically are constructed so that agreement with one statement may predict agreement with another statement.
• C) typically are constructed so that agreement with one statement should not be correlated with agreement with any other statement.
• D) were originally developed by a Peace Corps task force.

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Definitions:

Urinary Elimination

The process of expelling urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body.

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical vital sign measured in healthcare.

Urinary Urge Incontinence

A condition characterized by the sudden, intense urge to urinate, followed by an involuntary loss of urine.

Pelvic Floor Exercises

Exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor, improving support for pelvic organs, and control over urinary and fecal incontinence.