The Nurse Is Scheduling a Mammogram for a 43-Year-Old Woman

question 105

Multiple Choice

The nurse is scheduling a mammogram for a 43-year-old woman.Which of the following questions would take the highest priority in determining the appointment?

• A)"Have you had a mammogram before?"
• B)"Do you have a history of breast cancer in your family?"
• C)"How many pregnancies have you had?"
• D)"When are you expecting your next menstrual cycle?"

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypotheses

In statistical testing, a statement suggesting that there is a difference or effect, as opposed to the null hypothesis.

P-Value

A statistical measure that helps scientists determine the significance of their research results, indicating the probability of obtaining the observed data if the null hypothesis were true.

Null Hypothesis

A basic assumption positing no meaningful difference or impact, usually examined in comparison with a different hypothesis.

Alternative Hypothesis

In statistical analysis, the hypothesis that proposes there is a significant difference between specified populations, distinct from the null hypothesis.