Chapter 20

Question 1

What is anthropometry?

Answer 1

Measurements of the human body (like height and weight). 

Question 2

What are the four basic vital signs?

Answer 2

1) Body temperature {thermometer}
2) Blood pressure {sphygmomanometer}
3) Pulse (heart rate)
4) Respiratory rate (breathing frequency)

Question 3

All assessors should be trained to use

Answer 3

The same techniques.

Question 4

Because of cost considerations what could be the best option for researchers who study questions require the use of expensive equipment?

Answer 4

Secondary analysis of existing medical records

Question 5

Which decision must be disclosed to participants during the informed consent process prior to any measurements being taken?

Answer 5

Whether the results of the study will or will not be shared with patients and/or their healthcare providers.

Question 6

What is the kappa statistic?

Answer 6

Indicates whether two researchers reach the same conclusion more or less often than expected by chance

Question 7

If two researchers agree as often as expected by chance, kappa=?

Answer 7

k=0

Question 8

If two researchers agree 100% everytime, kappa=?

Answer 8

k=1

Question 9

If two researchers agree more often than expected by chance, kappa=?

Answer 9

Between 0 and 1

Question 10

List some other measures.

Answer 10

1) Anthropometric measures
2) Vital signs
3) Clinical examination
4) Physiological function tests
5) Lab analysis of biological specimens
6) Medical imaging
7) Physical fitness tests
8) Environmental assessment
9) Geographic information systems (GIS)
10) Inter-rater reliability