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ENDOCRINE DISORDERS 1. Nurse Ronn is assessing a client with possible Cushing’s syndrome. In a client with Cushing’s syndrome, the nurse would expect to find: a. Hypotension. b. Thick, coarse skin. c. Deposits of adipose tissue in the trunk and dorsocervical area. d. Weight gain in arms and legs. 1. Answer C. Because of changes in fat distribution, adipose tissue accumulates in the trunk, face (moonface), and dorsocervical areas (buffalo hump). Hypertension is caused by fluid re...

AAPC CPC PRACTICE QUESTIONS | 231 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? A. 11626 B. 11626, 12004-5...

Question 2 1 out of 1 points A Metabolic syndrome . B Unilateral . pheochromocytoma C Cushing’s syndrome . D None of the above . • Question 3 1 out of 1 points • 4 Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse dematous, erythematous tender left great toe. The likel...

Cellular Injury Reversible  Although impairing cell function, does not result in cell death.  Two patterns under microscope: 1 Cellular swelling: occurs with impairment of Na+/K+ pump, usually as a result of hypoxic cell injury 2 Fatty change: linked to intracellular accumulations of fat; reversible, usually indicates severe injury. Irreversible  Cell death or necrosis can occur.  Apoptosis (Programmed cell death): a form of cell death necessary to make way for new cells; NORM...

NURS 6512 Final Exam Review (Week 7-11) Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular Examination techniques of the Heart, Lungs, and PV systems 1. EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES OF THE HEART: Inspection - use tangential lighting; stand to the patient’s right, patient should sit erect and lean forward, lye supine, and left lateral recumbent position; apical pulse midclavicular line 5th left intercostal space; check the skin for cyanosis, venous distention, nail bed for cyanosis and capillary refill tim...

NURS 6521: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM A contraindication to the use of combined contraceptives is: Selected Answer: A history of a clotting disorder Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan about the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism that should be reported by a patient taking estrogen? Headaches and chest pain The first line drug choice for a previously healthy adult patient who has been diagnosed with community acquired pneumonia ...

QUESTION 1 0 out of 1 points Sally is a 54-year-old female who presents for care at the urging of her employer. She says that she doesn’t think she needs to be there, but the manager of her division at work strongly suggested that she make an appointment. She is the evening shift manager in the accounting department of a major online sales organization. Her role requires meticulous accountability of a complex system of production statistics, and she has done this exceedingly well for yea...

VERSION 1 ATI COMMUNITY HEALH PROCTORED EXAM 1. During a home health visit a school age child who has muscular dystrophy confides in the nurse that he was struck by his parents. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? 1. report the incident to local authorities 2. check the child for injuries 3. refer the parent to a social service agency 4. enroll the parent in anger management classes. 2. a nurse is planning a program about healthy eating at an elementary school w...

A home health nurse is visiting with an older adult client. Which of the following observations indicate the need for home modification? There are two rocking chairs in the living room A case manager is planning an educational program for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following activities should the nurse include when using the psychomotor domain of learning? Observe the client's technique for drawing up insulin A case manager is developing a discharge plan for a clien...

A nurse is providing information on drowning prevention to the parents of a toddler. What information should be discussed? 1) Never leave child alone around any body of water; pools, bathtubs lake, ocean. 2) Do not multitask when supervising children 3) Start swim lessons and use necessary tools such as floaties and life jackets. A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 4- month-old infant. Identify two (2) physical and motor skills the nurse should expect to see from the in...