The Nurse Is Assisting an Individual Who Is Interested in Music

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting an individual who is interested in music therapy.Which of the following statements made by the person indicates an understanding of this type of therapy?

• A)"I will select the music carefully.Energetic or rap music is not a good choice."
• B)"Studies have shown that music therapy affects vital signs especially heart rate."
• C)"Chants, nature sounds, or "spa music" are generally the preferred choices."
• D)"Music has been shown to decrease pain perception in the hospital."

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Definitions:

Cross-Cultural Fairness

The quality of being impartial and equitable across different cultures, especially in the context of assessments or tests to ensure they are free of cultural bias.

Informal Assessment Techniques

Methods used to gather information in a non-standardized manner, often through observation or conversation, for the purpose of understanding an individual's abilities or progress.

Objective Measures

Quantifiable assessments that minimize bias and subjectivity, often used in research and evaluation.

Unconscious Bias

Refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.