Differentiate between a discrete variable, continuous variable, qualitative variable and quantitative variable.

1. Reading Assignment (20 points): Read Chapter 3 & 5 of Statistics for Evidence-based
Practice in Nursing (2017) Chapters 3 & 5
a) Answer the following questions in your own words:
i. What is the difference between the independent variable and dependent
variable. Give examples of each
ii. Differentiate between a discrete variable, continuous variable, qualitative
variable and quantitative variable.
iii. What are some ways to improve reliability and validity
iv. Levels of measurement are an important factor in determining which type of
chart to use. Explain why this is the case

2. SPSS Assignment (80 points)
In a study of medical surgical nursing student exam grades Dr. Koestler examined 40
participants in an undergraduate medical surgical class. The exam grades were reported on a
continuous scale from 0 to 100. The SPSS assignment records the exam grades for all 40
subjects.
1. Use the Exam_Score2 dataset to prepare the following in SPSS (20 points).
a. A frequency distribution
b. A cumulative frequency distribution
c. A histogram (cut and paste to this document)
d. A frequency polygon
2. Determine from your output (20 points)
a. Using the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing Grading Scale determine what
percentage of the students failed the exam?
b. Determine the Mean, Mode and Median of this data set
3. How would you describe the shape of this distribution in terms of: Shape, Modality, Center,
Range, Outliers, Gaps (30 points)
4. Submit the output to assignment portal by due date (10 points)

Read and compare two articles of your choice from offered in the Forum. Are there similarities in the conclusions? Are there differences? Why?

Read and compare two articles of your choice from offered in the Forum. Are there similarities in the conclusions? Are there differences? Why?

TWO ARTICLES:
1.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23322039.2018.1435443

2.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4154550/

While answering, consider the following

-the country profile

-the type of study and tools used for data collection

-bias and any specific assumptions

-political environment and transparency

-importance of the issue to the public and government

Discuss what resources were most helpful in this tool – Lowering LDL-C booklet – and how it can be used in the clinic setting.

Description

52 y/o African American male with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) 6 months ago

Strong fam hx of heart disease

Patient went to cardiac rehab for the first 3 months after his MI but has just been going to the gym to ride the bike two to three times a week now. He denies unilateral weakness, numbness/tingling, or changes in vision. He denies CP and only has SOB if he really pedals hard on the bike for longer than 15 minutes. He denies changes in bowel or urinary habits. He denies any lower extremity edema.

MEDICATION LIST:

Carvedilol 25mg po bid

Atorvastatin 80mg po qd

aspirin 81mg po qd

Plogridolel 75 mg PO once daily

Lisinopril 40 mg po qd

Clothalidone 25mg po qd

BP 136/85, P 64, RR 18, T 38.2°C; Wt 102.3 kg, Ht 6′0″

Total Cholesterol 190; HDL 40; LDL 121; triglycerides 145

PE: normal heart, lung and abdomen. Liver enzymes WNL

1. Calculated patient risk of a cardiovascular event

2. What are the patients CV risk factors (consider med list)

3. Change at least one data parameter (LDL, HDL, smoking cessation, et. al) and provide the new CV risk calculation

4. Discuss what resources were most helpful in this tool – Lowering LDL-C booklet – and how it can be used in the clinic setting

Download the LDL-C Manager app by the American College of Cardiology – the URL is:

5. 2 peer reviewed references less than 5 years old

Describe the etiology of the disorder A.M. is experiencing.

Diabetes Case Study
A 21-year old female (A.M.) presents to the urgent care clinic with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a fever for 3 days. She states that she has Type I diabetes and has not been managing her blood sugars since she’s been ill and unable to keep any food down. She’s only tolerated sips of water and juices. Since she’s also been unable to eat, she hasn’t taken any insulin as directed. While helping A.M. from the lobby to the examining room you note that she’s unsteady, her skin is warm and flushed, and that she’s drowsy. You also note that she’s breathing rapidly and smell a slight sweet/fruity odor. A.M. has a challenge answering questions but keeps asking for water to drink.
You get more information from A.M. and learn the following:
She had some readings on her glucometer which were reading ‘high’
She vomits almost every time she takes in fluid
She hasn’t voided for a day but voided a great deal the day before
She’s been sleeping long hours and finally woke up this morning and decided to seek care

Current labs and vital signs:
What is the disorder and its pathophysiology that you expect the health care provider to diagnose and treat?

Describe the etiology of the disorder A.M. is experiencing.

Identify and describe the clinical manifestations of the disorder A.M. is experiencing.

Identify and describe the expected treatment options for A.M. based on the disorder and clinical manifestations.

Compare two organizational readiness tools. Identify the tool you selected and explain why it is most appropriate for assessing your organization.

Description

2DQ1

Compare two organizational readiness tools. Identify the tool you selected and explain why it is most appropriate for assessing your organization.

2DQ2

Do you foresee any issues with the proposed implementation of your project? Identify a strategy to help create or sustain a higher level of readiness to change with your organization and discuss how current research or literature will be used to ensure that change is based on current evidence.

Discuss the identified chronic or influential medical conditions within the family, including relationship to the student (i.e. Mother has diabetes, Father has cancer).

Description

Genogram Analysis

Include a title page. Do not include abstract.

First section of the paper

1. Discuss the identified chronic or influential medical conditions within the family, including relationship to the student (i.e. Mother has diabetes, Father has cancer).

2. Provide a general description of the client’s significant familial chronic illnesses and potential health concerns based on the findings in the genogram

Second section of paper

1. Identify health promotion practices based on recommendations from scholarly resources (example: CDC, NIH, KSU Library, Nursing databases)

2. Provide examples of lifestyle changes that would benefit this client’s future health

3. Mechanics of writing

a. All written assignments must be neat, legible, and adhere to the basic mechanics of writing (grammar, punctuation and spelling)

b. Formatting must adhere to APA 7th Edition Manual

c. Correctly formatted in-text citations within body of the paper

d. References from at least three – four scholarly sources on the reference page