Which of the Following Is a Meta-Analysis

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a meta-analysis?

• A) Review of 35 studies to determine the significance of research in contributing to nurse work satisfaction.
• B) Review of multiple chart audits to determine which errors are being reduced through implementation of evidence-based guidelines.
• C) RCT comparing the effectiveness of a local anaesthetic in reducing the pain of venipuncture in young children.
• D) Analysis of factors contributing to nurse burnout and dissatisfaction at emergency room sites.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to assign manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production, based on a chosen activity base.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the work input in terms of hours that can be directly attributed to the production process.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual products or job orders based on a selected activity base, like direct labor hours or machine hours.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the total time machines are operated within a production process, often used for allocating costs based on machine usage.