A Nursing Student Is Critiquing a Research Study on the Effects

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nursing student is critiquing a research study on the effects of test anxiety reduction and a review course on National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) success rates of graduate nurses. The student notes several threats to internal validity. These threats affect the accuracy of which variables? (Select all that apply.)

• A) NCLEX success rates
• B) Test anxiety reduction
• C) Graduate nurses
• D) Review course
• E) Type of nursing program

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Definitions:

Religious Involvement

Refers to the degree of participation or engagement an individual has with religious activities, beliefs, and practices.

Life Expectancy

The average period that an individual is expected to live, based on a number of demographic factors, including year of birth, current age, and gender.

Faith Factor

refers to the effects of spiritual or religious beliefs on physical and mental health outcomes, potentially influencing overall well-being.

Meditative Relaxation

A practice involving the use of meditation techniques to induce a state of deep relaxation and reduce stress levels.