Which Hypothesis Fails to Meet the Criteria of Testability

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which hypothesis fails to meet the criteria of testability?

• A) Proper handwashing prevents spread of infection.
• B) Consistent practice of low-impact aerobic exercise will increase coordination among older adults.
• C) Patients who use guided imagery during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures will have reduced perceptions of emotional distress compared with patients who do not use guided imagery.
• D) Postoperative patients who receive around-the-clock scheduled analgesics will have lower levels of pain compared with postoperative patients who receive analgesics on an as-needed (PRN) schedule.

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Definitions:

Piroxicam

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation in conditions like arthritis.

Histology

Investigating the tiny anatomical details of tissues.

Tissue

Groups of cells in an organism that have similar structure and function; types include muscle, nerve, epithelial, and connective tissues.

Cell

The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms, a building block of life.