NSG 550 EXAM 1 | COMPREHENSIVE
NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
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Definition
Organ takes up substance consistently across the organ.
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Nuclear Scanning: What other
Nuclear Scanning: How does it work?
substances are used?
Nuclear Scanning: Normal CKD: Diagnose and Manage
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Definition
,Can interfere with other tests.
Prep required before and after
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What is calcium bound to? Urinalysis: Protein - Normal
Pyelography: Indications Barium contrast: Directions
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Term
Bone Densitometry/Density (DEXA) Scans: Normal
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Severe Osteoporosis: < -3.0 SD
Normal: < 1 SD normal (>-1.0)
normal (< -3.0)
Osteopenia: -1.0 to -2.5 SD normal
Osteoporosis: -2.5 SD Normal (< -2.5)
(-1.0 to -2.5)
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, 4 of 308
Term
Thyroid disorder: TSH and T4: Low TSH, High T4.
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If taking biotin, discontinue and
To diagnose insulinoma and.... repeat.
Evaluate abnormal lipid and Overt hyperthyroidism likely.
carbohydrate metabolism.
Needs diagnostic testing to
Evaluate patients with fasting determine cause.
hypoglycemia.
Referral to endocrinology.
Sterile container.
Subclinical hyperthyroidism, likely.
Clean meatus.
Repeat in 1-3 months
Collect midstream after urinating into
the toilet a little bit.
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5 of 308
Definition
Presence indicates glomerular capsule injury
, Pregnancy: Preeclampsia
Usually checked with creatinine
Orthostatic Proteinuria
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Urinalysis: Color - Bright Red Urinalysis: Protein- Present
Urinalysis: Color - Red/Brown Urinalysis: Color - Green
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Term
What are arterial blood studies used for?
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Blood gasses skin puncture
arterial
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NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 308
Definition
Organ takes up substance consistently across the organ.
Give this one a go later!
Nuclear Scanning: What other
Nuclear Scanning: How does it work?
substances are used?
Nuclear Scanning: Normal CKD: Diagnose and Manage
Don't know?
2 of 308
Definition
,Can interfere with other tests.
Prep required before and after
Give this one a go later!
What is calcium bound to? Urinalysis: Protein - Normal
Pyelography: Indications Barium contrast: Directions
Don't know?
3 of 308
Term
Bone Densitometry/Density (DEXA) Scans: Normal
Give this one a go later!
Severe Osteoporosis: < -3.0 SD
Normal: < 1 SD normal (>-1.0)
normal (< -3.0)
Osteopenia: -1.0 to -2.5 SD normal
Osteoporosis: -2.5 SD Normal (< -2.5)
(-1.0 to -2.5)
Don't know?
, 4 of 308
Term
Thyroid disorder: TSH and T4: Low TSH, High T4.
Give this one a go later!
If taking biotin, discontinue and
To diagnose insulinoma and.... repeat.
Evaluate abnormal lipid and Overt hyperthyroidism likely.
carbohydrate metabolism.
Needs diagnostic testing to
Evaluate patients with fasting determine cause.
hypoglycemia.
Referral to endocrinology.
Sterile container.
Subclinical hyperthyroidism, likely.
Clean meatus.
Repeat in 1-3 months
Collect midstream after urinating into
the toilet a little bit.
Don't know?
5 of 308
Definition
Presence indicates glomerular capsule injury
, Pregnancy: Preeclampsia
Usually checked with creatinine
Orthostatic Proteinuria
Give this one a go later!
Urinalysis: Color - Bright Red Urinalysis: Protein- Present
Urinalysis: Color - Red/Brown Urinalysis: Color - Green
Don't know?
6 of 308
Term
What are arterial blood studies used for?
Give this one a go later!
Blood gasses skin puncture
arterial
Don't know?
