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ATI RN MED SURG PROCTORED EXAMS TEST BANK 2024/2025 | 70 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
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A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. The nurse should expect which of the following findings? 
A. Decreased heart Rate 
B. Increased hematocrit 
C. High urine specific Gravity 
D. Decreased BUN - B. Increased hematocrit 
An increased hematocrit level is an expected finding related to degydrtaion 
increased urine output leads to dilute urine and a LOW urine specific gravity 
Tachycardia is an expected finding of diabetes insipidus 
Increased in BUN relates to dehydration 
A n...
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FNP Practice Questions and Answers 
 
 
Which of the following findings is assoc. with thyroid hypofunction? 
A. Graves Disease 
B. Eye Disorder 
C. Thyroid storm 
D. Myxedema 
D. Myxedema 
Myxedema or myxedema coma is seen in patients with severe hypothyroidism. It refers to the skin changes (thickened skin) seen in chronic severe hypothyroidism. It is a medical emergency with mortality rates exceeding 20%. It is tx with very high doses of thyroid hormone. 
A thyroid storm occurs when there is ...
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a high fever, central nervous system dysfunction and tachycardia. The nurse should recognize that the patient may be experiencing 
 
A. myxedema crisis. 
B. Beck's triad. 
C. thyroid storm. 
D. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). - Answer-C. Thyroid storm 
 
Which of the following assessment findings associated with a skull fracture indicate the need for further intervention? 
A. otorrhea, nausea, and vomiting 
B. decreasing level of ...
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FPC / CFRN - REVIEW EXAM - VERSION B 2024
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FPC / CFRN - REVIEW EXAM - VERSION B 2024 
 
 
Myxedema coma is also known as... 
 
A. Thyroid storm 
B. Adrenal insufficiency 
C. Hypothyroidism 
D. Hyperaldosteronism - correct answer Hypothyroidism 
 
Most common presentation of a patient with hypothyroidism are all of the following, Except... 
 
A. Cold intolerance with coarse hair 
B. Almost exclusively over the age of sixty 
C. >90% of cases occur in the winter 
D. Primarily in men - correct answer Primarily in men 
 
Hypothroidism occu...
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Hyperthyroidism is also called 
: Grave's disease or hypermetabolism 
Tip to remember Grave's disease s/s's 
: "Run yourself into the Grave" - everything is up ... diarrhea, thin, hot, high BP, 
high HR, cold tolerance, hot intolerance 
Treatment for Grave's disease 
: Radioactive Iodine, PTU (put thyroid under), surgically remove 
Total thyroidectomy ... totals get 
: tetany, need lifelong hormone replacement 
After thyroidectomy patients are at risk for 
: hypocalcemia, remember hypocal...
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NSG 123 Exam 4 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 Graded A+
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NSG 123 Exam 4 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 Graded A+. What system controls cellular activity that regulates growth and body 
metabolism: Endocrine 
2. What does the endocrine system do?: Organs and glands that secrete 
hormones and release them directly into the circulation 
3. what are hormones in terms of the endocrine system?: Chemical 
messengers secreted by the endocrine organs and transported through the 
body to act of target cells 
4. receptor sites respond to: a speci...
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Nursing 115 Comprehensive Study Guide 9 with correct answers 2024
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Nursing 115 Comprehensive Study Guide 9Disorders 
Primary 
 
*one which originates in the target gland/original organ 
 
Secondary 
 
*one that originates in the pituitary system 
 
*i.e.: ACTH, TSH, GH, etc 
 
Tertiary 
 
*one that originates in the hypothalamus 
 
*ie: all the releasing hormones 
 
 
 
Hyperthyroidism 
Types 
Graves Disease 
*mostly affects women ages 20-40 
*autoimmune disease for hyperthyroidism 
*goiter and exophthalmos 
 
Symptoms 
-↑BMR 
-tachycardia 
-insensitivity to ...
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Fisdap Medical Emergencies Unit Exam S.G.questions well answered graded A+
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Fisdap Medical Emergencies Unit Exam S.G.Pyrogenic Reactions - correct answer Two definitions from different sets: 
 
- Fever caused by endotoxins and bacteria. The endotoxins may cross over membranes during hemodialysis complications. 
 
- "Reaction characterized by an abrupt temperature elevation with severe chills, backache, headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting; a potential complication of IV/IO therapy, complication of hemodialysis." 
 
S/G: If the pt is having a blood transfusion and they...
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Med-Surg Final Practice Questions 2024
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Med-Surg Final Practice Questions 2024 
 
 
Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy? 
 
A) Hyperglycemia 
B) Osteoporosis 
C) Weight loss 
D) Increased risk of infection - ANSWER C) Weight loss 
 
Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy. 
 
 
 
Your patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following are NOT indicated during your assessment? 
 
A) Auscultation of the thyroid 
B) Palp...
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NURS 505 Questions with Complete Solutions
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Stress typically results in hypoglycemia. Correct Answer-False 
 
Stress typically leads to increased blood glucose levels due to the sympathetic nervous system control. 
 
What is the most prevalent mineralocorticoid that regulates fluid balance? Correct Answer-Aldosterone 
 
The mineralocorticoids (aldosterone is the most prevalent naturally occurring mineralocorticoid) exert a major influence on regulating potassium, sodium, and water balance. 
 
Symptoms including severe tachycardia, fever, ...
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