Which Scenario Best Illustrates the Use of Data Validation When

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which scenario best illustrates the use of data validation when making an independent nursing clinical decision?

• A) The nurse determines that she needs to remove a wound dressing when the patient reveals the time of the last dressing change, and she notices that the present dressing is saturated with fresh and old blood.
• B) The nurse administers pain medicine due at 1700 at 1600 because the patient complains of increased pain.
• C) The nurse removes a leg cast when the patient complains of decreased mobility.
• D) The nurse administers potassium when a patient complains of leg cramps.

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test or instrument measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure.

Face Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument appears to measure what it is supposed to measure, based on a superficial assessment.

Third-variable Problem

A confounding issue in research that occurs when a seemingly causal relationship between two variables is actually caused by an unseen, third variable.

Talkativeness

The quality or state of being inclined to talk a lot or engage in conversation frequently.