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If researchers want to ensure that extraneous variables are equally likely to affect participants, what do they do within their study design?

Part B. Identifying Research Designs (6 questions, worth 1.5 point each for a total of 9 points). Read the following research study examples and identify the one best type of study design described in each example. You might use response options more than once and some might not be used at all. Options: Case Study, Systematic Observation, Naturalistic Observation, Archival Research, Cohort Study, Case Series Study, Case Control Study.

A caregiver of a 20-month-old toddler tells the nurse, “My child barely eats at meals anymore. I’m worried something is wrong.” Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is preparing to perform a health maintenance visit for an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following assessment findings and nursing actions are most appropriate for this visit?

A nurse must obtain a blood sample from a 2-year-old child who is likely to resist the procedure. Which action is most appropriate to ensure the child’s safety and proper restraint during the procedure?

The nurse is assessing factors that influence a child’s perception of pain. Which of the following situations is most likely to intensify a child’s response to pain?

A nurse is teaching the parents of a 6-year-old child about managing mild pain at home. The provider has recommended acetaminophen. Which statement by the parents demonstrates that they understand why acetaminophen is the preferred choice for mild pain in children?

The nurse is caring for a postoperative 16-year-old client on the pediatric unit. Which consideration is most significant in planning care for this child?

A nurse is caring for a stable toddler who was treated for an accidental burn injury after pulling a container of hot liquid from a countertop. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when educating the parents about preventing accidental burns at home?

A nurse is preparing a school-age child for an upcoming medical procedure. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate when teaching the child about the procedure?