A Pilot Study Involves

question 12

Multiple Choice

A pilot study involves:

• A) a test of the questionnaire
• B) the first component of a time series analysis
• C) comparison to other studies for pre-test options
• D) a comprehensive review of the literature

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Definitions:

Intravenous Cannula

A thin tube inserted into a vein, usually in the hand or arm, to administer medications, fluids, or to collect blood samples.

Pretransfusion Vital Signs

The essential measurements of a patient's health status, such as blood pressure and pulse, taken before starting a blood transfusion.

Systemic Response

The body's widespread reaction to an infection, injury, or other stimulus, potentially involving multiple organ systems.

Normal Saline

A sterile solution of sodium chloride (salt) in water, commonly used as an intravenous fluid to hydrate patients or clean wounds.