NSG550/ NSG 550

Polysomnography Sleep study When is a polysomnography indicated? When any person: snores excessively Experiences narcolepsy Excessive daytime sleepiness Insomnia Motor spasms while sleeping Cardiac rhythm disturbances when sleeping. What does a polysomnography test most commonly diagnose? Sleep apnea What is a actigraphy? A watch that can be worn a few nights at home What is a bronchoscopy used for? Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures What can you use ...

Exam 2: NSG550/ NSG 550 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Diagnostic Reasoning for NP Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Wilkes QUESTION Aneurysm Answer: CTA phase study, need to know what you'e looking for d/t contrast boluses and diff times (i.e. pulm artery and aneurysm diff methods for testing) QUESTION RF aneurysm Answer: HTN smoking obesity age any previous <3 surgery family hx congenital bicuspid valve atherosclerosis Q...

Exam 1: NSG550/ NSG 550 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Diagnostic Reasoning for NP Review| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Wilkes QUESTION What is the purpose of the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria? Answer: -Gold standard testing -ACR tells you levels of radiation exposure -Need to weight risk vs benefits; may be a better test to perform but radiation risk is too high -esp. w/ certain populations [pediatric patients, pre...

Exam 3: NSG550/ NSG 550 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Diagnostic Reasoning for NP Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Wilkes QUESTION Papanicolaou (Pap) test: Answer: cervical brushing which removes cells from surface of cervix to look for precancer/ cancer QUESTION If abnormal pap --> Answer: colposcopy looks at cervix, vagina and vulva through magnifying device (colposcope) abnormal pap or concern for HPV done at bedsid...