ATI RN Predictor Study Exam 2022
Addison's Disease - Answer- - Is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal
glands do not produce enough of
... [Show More] 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 - Answer- - Weight loss
- Hyperpigmentation
- Weakness/fatigue
- Low BP
- Loss of Body hair
Cushing's Disease - 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 - 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: - Answer- (1) The cane is moved forward
about 12 inches
(2) Then, the weak leg is moved even with the cane.
(3) Finally, the strong leg is brought forward and ahead of the cane and weak leg.
- Canes are held on the strong side
- The grip of the cane should be level with the trochanter of the femur
Veracity - Answer- - Is truthfulness. This is the value that requires the nurse to tell
the truth to every client and to make sure that the client fully understands the
message.
Autonomy - Answer- - Is the right to independence and personal freedom, which
leads to the primacy of self-determination
Fidelity - Answer- - Is the duty to keep promises. It refers to the obligation to be
faithful to agreements, commitments and responsibilities that are made.
Nonmaleficence - Answer- - Is the obligation and duty to do no harm. .... [Show Less]