NSG550 / NSG 550 Exam 2 (Latest
Update): Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners
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Grade A - Wilkes
A comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders that records
your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate, and
breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the study.
Polysomnography
Indications for polysomnography
-Sleep apnea -Periodic limb movement disorder sometimes associated
with restless legs syndrome. -Narcolepsy -REM sleep behavior disorder.
This sleep disorder involves acting out dreams as you sleep. Unusual
behaviors during sleep.: walking, moving around a lot or rhythmic
movements, Unexplained chronic insomnia
Microscopic study - Acid fast bacilli smear (AFB smear)
-diagnosis of tuberculosis *diagnosis cannot be made with the smear
itself; TB cultures are required. -productive cough, night sweats, fever,
anorexia, weight loss, hemoptysis or abnormal CXR. -considered in
immunocompromised patients.
Microscopic study - Blood Culture and Sensitivity
.Used to determine the presence of bacteria in the blood
Microscopic study - Bone marrow biopsy
-used in the evaluation of patients with hematologic diseases, to
evaluate anemias, leukopenia, or thrombocytopenia. -To assess
abnormal iron stores -to diagnosis leukemia, myeloproliferative
disorders, and plasma cell dyscrasia.
Microscopic study - Fluid analysis
, NSG550 / NSG 550 Exam 2 (Latest
Update): Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners
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Grade A - Wilkes
-pleural tap or thoracentesis: performed to determine the cause of
unexplained pleural effusion. -to relieve intrathoracic pressure that
accumulates with a large volume of fluid and inhibits respiration. -
Evaluates cytology as well
What is a pulmonary embolism?
blood clot in the lungs. DVT puts a person at risk for a pulmonary
embolism
Classic signs of a pulmonary embolism. Answer:
-Shortness of breath. This symptom typically appears suddenly and
always gets worse with exertion. -Chest pain. You may feel like you're
having a heart attack. The pain is often sharp and felt when you
breathe in deeply, often stopping you from being able to take a deep
breath. It can also be felt when you cough, bend or stoop. -Cough
Risk factors for pulmonary embolism
Oral contraceptives, Obesity, Recent surgery or immobility, Heart
disease, Covid 19 infection, Disorders that affect clotting, Testosterone
supplementation
Accurately classifying the severity of COPD is done by?
the assessment of airflow using spirometry
Spirometry results are based on two measurements:
Forced vital capacity (FVC). Forced expiratory volume (FEV-1).
Forced vital capacity (FVC).
Update): Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners
| Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Wilkes
A comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders that records
your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate, and
breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the study.
Polysomnography
Indications for polysomnography
-Sleep apnea -Periodic limb movement disorder sometimes associated
with restless legs syndrome. -Narcolepsy -REM sleep behavior disorder.
This sleep disorder involves acting out dreams as you sleep. Unusual
behaviors during sleep.: walking, moving around a lot or rhythmic
movements, Unexplained chronic insomnia
Microscopic study - Acid fast bacilli smear (AFB smear)
-diagnosis of tuberculosis *diagnosis cannot be made with the smear
itself; TB cultures are required. -productive cough, night sweats, fever,
anorexia, weight loss, hemoptysis or abnormal CXR. -considered in
immunocompromised patients.
Microscopic study - Blood Culture and Sensitivity
.Used to determine the presence of bacteria in the blood
Microscopic study - Bone marrow biopsy
-used in the evaluation of patients with hematologic diseases, to
evaluate anemias, leukopenia, or thrombocytopenia. -To assess
abnormal iron stores -to diagnosis leukemia, myeloproliferative
disorders, and plasma cell dyscrasia.
Microscopic study - Fluid analysis
, NSG550 / NSG 550 Exam 2 (Latest
Update): Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners
| Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Wilkes
-pleural tap or thoracentesis: performed to determine the cause of
unexplained pleural effusion. -to relieve intrathoracic pressure that
accumulates with a large volume of fluid and inhibits respiration. -
Evaluates cytology as well
What is a pulmonary embolism?
blood clot in the lungs. DVT puts a person at risk for a pulmonary
embolism
Classic signs of a pulmonary embolism. Answer:
-Shortness of breath. This symptom typically appears suddenly and
always gets worse with exertion. -Chest pain. You may feel like you're
having a heart attack. The pain is often sharp and felt when you
breathe in deeply, often stopping you from being able to take a deep
breath. It can also be felt when you cough, bend or stoop. -Cough
Risk factors for pulmonary embolism
Oral contraceptives, Obesity, Recent surgery or immobility, Heart
disease, Covid 19 infection, Disorders that affect clotting, Testosterone
supplementation
Accurately classifying the severity of COPD is done by?
the assessment of airflow using spirometry
Spirometry results are based on two measurements:
Forced vital capacity (FVC). Forced expiratory volume (FEV-1).
Forced vital capacity (FVC).
