Table 7 Description of the count and percentages and significant differences (p < 0.05) between the groups for the items for clinical competence. RN = 95 and PN = 242
Item wording statement | Count correct RN | % | Count correct PN | % | p | Contingency coefficient* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Has dyspnoea during rest within last two days | 65 | 68.4% | 120 | 49.6% | 0.002 | 0.168 |
Choughs, has increased saliva and respiration frequency above 20/min | 83 | 87.4% | 39 | 16.1% | 0.000 | 0.555 |
Has temperature above 38.5 | 57 | 60.0% | 98 | 40.5% | 0.001 | 0.173 |
Is substantially dehydrated | 86 | 90.5% | 128 | 52.9% | 0.000 | 0.332 |
Skin has rash, wounds, is red or itchy | 29 | 30.5% | 73 | 30.2% | 0.948 | 0.004 |
Has reduced appetite and food intake | 29 | 30.5% | 100 | 41.3% | 0.067 | 0.099 |
Is not able to eat | 37 | 38.9% | 87 | 36.0% | 0.608 | 0.028 |
Has pain and discomfort in mouth | 15 | 15.8% | 44 | 18.2% | 0.603 | 0.028 |
Is incontinent for urine, stings when urinates | 57 | 60.0% | 76 | 31.4% | 0.000 | 0.255 |
Has fresh blood in stool | 72 | 75.8% | 176 | 72.7% | 0.566 | 0.031 |
Has increased needs to full care within last two days | 60 | 63.2% | 54 | 22.3% | 0.000 | 0.362 |
Has fallen two times during previous week | 56 | 58.9% | 42 | 17.4% | 0.000 | 0.381 |
Has symptoms of partial paralysis | 68 | 71.6% | 191 | 78.9% | 0.150 | 0.078 |
Is more tired during the day | 8 | 8.4% | 9 | 3.7% | 0.076 | 0.096 |
Has changes in sight. hearing, speech and comprehension | 25 | 26.3% | 96 | 39.7% | 0.021 | 0.124 |
Has newly occurring chest pain | 64 | 67.4% | 207 | 85.5% | 0.000 | 0.202 |
Has lost interest in keeping home in order, sleeps in chair instead of bed | 9 | 9.5% | 18 | 7.4% | 0.536 | 0.034 |
Has short attention span and delusions | 50 | 52.6% | 96 | 39.7% | 0.031 | 0.117 |