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NSG 550 Diagnostics Exam 1 Questions
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precision of a test
Ans: Ability of the test to yield the same results on multiple
trials using the same sample (repeatability)
accuracy of a test
Ans: does the test measure what is is designed to measure
Sensitivity
Ans: determine who has the disease
highly sensitivity gives low false NEG
Specificity
Ans: determine who does NOT have the disease
highly specific gives low false POS
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Ans: Developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine to
aims to promote conversations between physicians and patients
by helping patients choose care that is:
Supported by evidence
Not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received
Free from harm
Truly necessary
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
Ans: Stimulates adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids
(cortisol)
response to stress
fights infection
regulates blood sugar and blood pressure and metabolism
who makes acth
Ans: pituitary gland
what to draw when looking for endocrine disease process
Ans: acth
cortisol
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cushings syndrome vs disease
Ans: disease too much acth and cortisol
syndrome too much cortisol
Addison's disease
Ans: a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not
produce enough cortisol or aldosterone
cortisol
Ans: stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex
High ACTH levels and high cortisol
Ans: Cushing Disease or Ectopic ACTH production
high acth and low cortisol
Ans: Addison's disease
Low ACTH, high cortisol
Ans: Cushing syndrome
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NSG 550 Diagnostics Exam 1 Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
precision of a test
Ans: Ability of the test to yield the same results on multiple
trials using the same sample (repeatability)
accuracy of a test
Ans: does the test measure what is is designed to measure
Sensitivity
Ans: determine who has the disease
highly sensitivity gives low false NEG
Specificity
Ans: determine who does NOT have the disease
highly specific gives low false POS
Choosing Wisely Campaign
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Ans: Developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine to
aims to promote conversations between physicians and patients
by helping patients choose care that is:
Supported by evidence
Not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received
Free from harm
Truly necessary
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
Ans: Stimulates adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids
(cortisol)
response to stress
fights infection
regulates blood sugar and blood pressure and metabolism
who makes acth
Ans: pituitary gland
what to draw when looking for endocrine disease process
Ans: acth
cortisol
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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cushings syndrome vs disease
Ans: disease too much acth and cortisol
syndrome too much cortisol
Addison's disease
Ans: a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not
produce enough cortisol or aldosterone
cortisol
Ans: stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex
High ACTH levels and high cortisol
Ans: Cushing Disease or Ectopic ACTH production
high acth and low cortisol
Ans: Addison's disease
Low ACTH, high cortisol
Ans: Cushing syndrome
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