A Nurse Reads a Research Report Published in a Professional

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse reads a research report published in a professional journal. The nurse notes that a convenience sample was used, and data were gathered from several clinical sites. Overall the nurse was impressed with the quality and credibility of the study. The nurse demonstrated which critical thinking skill related to reading research reports?

• A) Analyzing a research report
• B) Highlighting key components of the research report
• C) Quickly reading through the report for a broad overview
• D) Reading the entire study through carefully to focus on major concepts

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Merchandise

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Sales on Account

Transactions where goods or services are sold and payment is deferred, resulting in the creation of accounts receivable for the seller.

Sales on Account

Transactions where goods or services are sold and payment is deferred, leading to the creation of accounts receivable on the balance sheet.