A Type of Sampling Which Relies Upon Knowledge of the Dis

question 30

Multiple Choice

A type of sampling which relies upon knowledge of the dis tribution or proportion of population characteristics in order to choose a sample which assures representativeness of these characteristics is a:

• A) simple random sample
• B) stratified sample
• C) cluster sample
• D) systematic sample

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Definitions:

Incision Pain

Pain that occurs at the site of a surgical cut, stemming from tissue damage and the body's response to the injury.

Meperidine

A synthetic opioid analgesic medication used to treat moderate to severe pain, known commonly by its brand name, Demerol.

Hydromorphone

A potent opioid analgesic medication used to manage significant pain when other treatments are insufficient.

Furosemide

A diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease by increasing urine production.