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1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign. c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs. d. Watch the client's posture and balance during ambulation - ANS: C Signs of chronic arterial insufficiency include decreas...

NR511 Midterm Test Questions With Answers High specificity - ANSWER high percentage of healthy individuals will show a normal result Low specificity - ANSWER -getting a positive result when it i not present -a high number of false-positives- meaning that a healthy person has a disease when they actually do not Sensitivity - ANSWER the proportion of true positives out of all patients with a designated condition If a diagnostic study has a high specificity: - ANSWER th...

subclinical hyperthyroidism lab values – TSH below 0.4 T3 and T4 normal overt hyperthyroidism labs – no TSH elevated T3 and T4 graves disease is a common form of hyperthyroidism. it can destruct the thyroid tissue, which can lead to - hypothyroidism skin/hair/nails for a hyperactive thyroid pt - warm, smooth, moist THIN brittle nails patchy hair loss with fine silky hair clubbing of fingers skin/hair/nails for hypoactive thyroid patient - dry, thick, inelsastic cold skin THICK, ...

1. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about "Give the infant ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). a pacifier at bed- Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Place the infant in a prone position to sleep." "Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow." "Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib." "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime." 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experienci...

AANP FNP exam contains very few nonclinical questions • Certification tests are designed for entry-level practice • AANP has 15 pilot questions which are not graded [there is NO WAY to identify the pilot test questions from the graded questions] • New clinical info [treatment and/or guidelines] released in the last 10 months won’t be on the exam • Questions will be on primary care disorders – if you are guessing, AVOID PICKING EXOTIC DIAGNOSIS AS AN ANSWER Labs• Normal lab ...

iron deficiency anemia - decrease iron supply, blood loss, poor gi absorption, inadequate diet iron deficiency anemia s/s - CNS: Paresthesia( numbness tingling) paller weight loss fatigue FISSURES Spoon nails Pica iron deficiency anemia tx - replace iron food: -green leafy vegs, red meat, beans, eggs, raisins iron supplement: cause black stool and gi discomfort iron deficiency anemia lab work - H&H b12 deficiency anemia - caused by vegan diet, small bowel resection, diarrhea and t...

NU 577 / AANP Exam Pearls Latest Exam Prep Exam Format AANP: Exam Pearls • AANP FNP exam contains very few nonclinical questions • Certification tests are designed for entry-level practice • AANP has 15 pilot questions which are not graded [there is NO WAY to identify the pilot test questions from the graded questions] • New clinical info [treatment and/or guidelines] released in the last 10 months won’t be on the exam • Questions will be on primary care disorders – if ...

Exam 1 med surg study guide Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, an d attitudes to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Pt educators Leaders Advocates for the pt and family The joint commission: effective care coordination and transition management Understandable discharge instructions for the patient and family Explanation of self-care activities Ongoi...

NR511 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers High specificity - Correct Answer ️️ -high percentage of healthy individuals will show a normal result Low specificity - Correct Answer ️️ --getting a positive result when it i not present -a high number of false-positives- meaning that a healthy person has a disease when they actually do not Sensitivity - Correct Answer ️️ -the proportion of true positives out of all patients with a designated condition If a diagnostic study has a hig...

Thyroid Vascular, two lobed, surrounds trachea What does the thyroid produce & secrete? T3= triiodothyronine T4=thyroxine --Converts in the body to T3 What regulates the thyroid? TSH & TRH --T3 and T4 are stimulated by TSH Thyroid hormone Regulates metabolism -energy -heart stimulation (increased HR & heart contraction) --no thyroid hormone causes bradycardia) -growth and development -body temp -menstrual cycles Decreased TSH causes what? Increased weight gain Deficient Thyroid/Hypothyroidi...