A Nurse Is Performing Bone Conduction Testing on a Newborn

question 176

Multiple Choice

A nurse is performing bone conduction testing on a newborn.In this test, the nurse uses which of the following to deliver tones to the infant?

• A)Earphones that are placed in the ears.
• B)A vibrator that is placed on the skull.
• C)Speakers that are placed several feet away from the ears.
• D)A chime that is sounded several inches away from each ear.

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Definitions:

Median

The score that falls in the middle of all the scores on the test; also called the 50th percentile.

Predictive Validity

When a scale is related to a concrete outcome or behavior.

Discriminant Validity

The extent to which a construct is truly distinct from other constructs by empirical standards, often assessed through its lack of correlation with unrelated constructs.

Convergent Validity

When a scale correlates with other scales measuring the same construct.