Do the following exercise as a way to learn the process of conducting secondary analysis. Choose an available data set, either from published sources or other researchers, and study the measurements carefully. Based on the measurements available, try to conceptualize a research topic of interest to you. Describe, in detail, what measures you will use to study your topic. Describe any limitations you might encounter (e.g., missing variables or inaccurate approximates).
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary, but should identify a research topic and include a detailed description of the measures the student will use to study the topic, and any limitations the student is likely to encounter.
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A 28-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department with suspected drug overdose
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A. immune B. gastrointestinal C. endocrine D. respiratory
A nursing student has written documentation showing she has received 2 doses of hepatitis B vaccine in a 3 dose series. She received the first dose 1 year ago and the second dose one month later. Today she sustained a needle stick injury while providing care for a hepatitis B infected patient. The student is tested for HBsAg, anti-HBc, and anti-HBs and the results indicate her anti-HBs is > 10 IU/L . Which of the following is TRUE about the follow up needed for this student:
a. HBIG within 48 hours of her exposure b. A 3rd dose of Hep B vaccine c. Re-testing for anti-HBs in 1-2 months d. Immediate administration of Hep B vaccine and Hep B immunoglobulin