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NSG 550 EXAM 2 Questions With Guaranteed Pass Solutions.
alpha 1 antitrypsin - Answer a serum protein produced by the liver normally found in the lungs that inhibits proteolytic enzymes of white cells from lysing lung tissue; genetic deficiency of this protein can cause emphysema. 
 
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) - Answer an enzyme found on the surface of blood vessels in the lungs and other tissues with vasopressive action 
 
cancer tumor markers - Answer screen for early cancer 
measurement of initial tumor burden 
measure of response...
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NSG 550 Diagnostics Exam 1 Practice Questions Solved Correctly.
precision of a test - Answer Ability of the test to yield the same results on multiple trials using the same sample (repeatability) 
 
accuracy of a test - Answer does the test measure what is is designed to measure 
 
Sensitivity - Answer determine who has the disease 
highly sensitivity gives low false NEG 
 
Specificity - Answer determine who does NOT have the disease 
highly specific gives low false POS 
 
Choosing Wisely Campaign - Answer Developed by the American Board of In...
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Exam 3: NSG550/ NSG 550 (New 2024/ 2025) Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade
Exam 3: NSG550/ NSG 550 (New 2024/ 2025) 
Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners 
Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 
100% Correct| A Grade 
 
QUESTION 
 CA 19-9, 132 
Associated with cancers in the colon, stomach, and bile duct. 
Elevated levels of CA 19-9 may indicate advanced cancer in the pancreas but also associated 
with gallstones, pancreatitis, cirrhosis, and cholecystitis. Tumor marker to diagnose cancer and 
evaluate response to treatment. 
 
 
 
QUESTION 
 CA 15-3 and...
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Exam 2: NSG550/ NSG 550 (New 2024/ 2025) Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade
Exam 2: NSG550/ NSG 550 (New 2024/ 2025) 
Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners 
Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 
100% Correct| A Grade 
 
QUESTION 
 pulmonary function tests can be used for what? 
Conducted to evaluate the response of bronchodilator therapy 
Pre-op evaluation of lung function 
Determination between restrictive and obstructive forms of pulmonary disease 
 
 
 
QUESTION 
 Bronchoscopy can be used for what? 
 
 
Answer: 
Direct visualization of the tracheobron...
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Exam 1: NSG550/ NSG 550 (New 2024/ 2025) Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade
Exam 1: NSG550/ NSG 550 (New 2024/ 2025) 
Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners 
Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 
100% Correct| A Grade 
 
QUESTION 
 Criteria for diagnosis of diabetes 
1. A1C ≥ 6.5%. 
 
OR 
 
2. Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) ≥ 126 mg/dL. 
 
OR 
3. 2-hour plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL during an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) using a 
75 g glucose load. 
 
OR 
 
4. When a patient has symptoms of a hyperglycemic crisis, a random plasma glucose of ≥ 200...