To Determine Whether a Patient with Joint Swelling and Pain

question 3

Multiple Choice

To determine whether a patient with joint swelling and pain has systemic lupus erythematosus, which test will be most useful for the nurse to review?

• A) Rheumatoid factor ( RF )
• B) Antinuclear antibody ( ANA )
• C) Anti-Smith antibody ( Anti-Sm )
• D) Lupus erythematosus ( LE ) cell prep

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Definitions:

Sampling Interval

The standard distance or time between samples, used to ensure an evenly distributed or systematic selection of data points from a larger population.

Convenience Sampling

A sampling method where the sample is taken from a group of people easy to contact or to reach.

Sampling Units

The units selected for study.