ATI RN Predictor Study questions with correct answers

Addison's Disease Correct Answer - - Is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. - The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low BP and hyperpigmentation (darkening) of the skin in both exposed and non-exposed parts of the body. Common symptoms of Addison's Disease Correct Answer - - Weight loss - Hyperpigmentation - Weakness/fatigue - Low BP - Loss of Body hair Cushing's Disease Correct Answer - - S/S: Hirsutism (excessive hair), moon face, purple striatum (typically in the skin of the abdomen, thighs or breast), thin extremities, buffalo hump Testing for TB Correct Answer - - A Mantoux skin test is the most accurate and valuable screening tool available for TB. A positive result means only that the client has been exposed to TB; it does not meant that the client has active TB. - A sputum culture for acid fast bacillus (AFB) is used to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary TB after a screening test and chest x-ray come back positive. Teaching instructions for the use of a cane: Correct Answer - (1) The cane is moved forward about 12 inches (2) Then, the weak leg is moved even with the cane.