Research Matters: 10 Picks for the Year

HCD Virtual 2020 On-Demand Quizzes

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* 1. According to the 2020 study by researchers at the VA, over the door alarms may have been a factor in preventing _____ inpatient suicides?

None

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* 2. Research found that in a COVID-19 + patient room, aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 was in samples from sampling equipment ______________ that were located more than 6’ from the patient.

With HEPA filters

Without HEPA filters

In both condition, with and without HEPA filters

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* 3. As research case study at a Texas Hospital found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual ICU:

Improved patient morale

Reduced staff anxiety

Allowed families to engage during end-of-life decisions

All of the above

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* 4. The study on blue-depleted light highlights this problem:

Bright white light is expensive to install in healthcare facilities

Nurses work in almost or complete darkness in patient rooms at night

Cross-over research design is not allowed with patient groups

Melatonin supplements may have a placebo effect

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* 5. In the study on art size, the researchers found that when it comes to art, _______ matters.

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* 6. In the study on Cancer Care Environments for Adolescents and Young Adult (AYA) patients, findings showed

A discrepancy between what AYAs rated as important and what was effectively provided in the cancer care environment

AYAs want more access to outdoor space

15-year-old AYAs want social support but 39-year-old AYAs want privacy

Private patient rooms did not have an effect on perceived social support

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* 7. Why are Multi-Sensory Environments (MSE) being used in behavioral health and memory care settings?

Due to the high cost, dangerous side effects, and inefficacy of drug-based interventions

Research provides conclusive evidence for the clinical use of MSE

Non-pharmalogical MSE interventions can help to reduce challenging behaviors

People with dementia have the social and coping skills to adapt to environmental stress

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* 8. People with limited physical capacities (e.g., sensory, mobility, cognition or vitality) are more likely to:

identify challenges finding seating in hospitals

experience way-finding issues and become lost in clinics

be satisfied with inpatient and outpatient healthcare

share their perspective of their experience ambulating in outpatient settings

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* 9. What are the challenges that older adults experience with ambulation during hospital admissions?

The frequency, duration and distance stipulated by the care plan is excessive

There are danger zones where they risk becoming stranded without the ability to call for assistance

The hospital gowns are too bulky and restrict full range of movement

Nurses become irritated by requests to walk

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* 10. According to research conducted in Iran, multi-sensory rooms for childbirth:

Do not provide any benefits.

Should always be used.

May reduce fear and anxiety.

Resulted is negative experience

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* 11. Contact Information

Name

Company

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 12. Continuing Education Credits

AIA #

IDCEC #

Other: certificate of completion