Cancer
This procedure is the only definitive way to diagnose cancer.
biopsy
the three protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord are collectively known as these
the meninges
Tuberculosis is caused by this microorganism.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
The primary symptom of peripheral arterial disease is this.
pain
Loss of previously acquired developmental skills is called this and is always abnormal.
regression
Cancer develops when normal cell death fails to occur, leading to excessive growth of these cells.
abnormal/cancer cells
Severe headache, fever, and this neck finding are classic symptoms of meningitis.
nuchal rigidity
TB is transmitted through this type of precaution category.
airborne precautions?
Ischemic leg pain that occurs with exercise and resolves with rest is called:
intermittent claudication
Symptoms of ADHD must be present in at least this many settings to meet diagnostic criteria.
two or more settings?
A patient receiving chemotherapy develops painful mouth sores. This common side effect is called this.
mucositis (stomatitis)
This diagnostic procedure provides the definitive diagnosis for bacterial meningitis.
lumbar puncture (CSF analysis)?
The immune system forms this structure to wall off TB bacteria and prevent spread.
granuloma (tubercle)
In PAD, leg pain that worsens when elevated and improves when dangling over the side of the bed is known as:
rest pain
This ADHD medication carries a black-box warning for suicidal ideation in children and adolescents.
atomoxetine (Strattera)
Following a colectomy for colorectal cancer, the nurse should prioritize ambulation because the patient is at high risk for these two complications.
bowel obstruction and atelectasis
Before performing a lumbar puncture, this imaging study is often done to rule out increased ICP and prevent herniation.
CT Scan
The cheese-like center found inside a TB granuloma is called this.
caseation necrosis
This skin color change occurs when the affected leg is lowered due to gravity increasing blood flow.
dependent rubor
A child who requires accommodations such as extended testing time but does not need specialized instruction would likely qualify for this educational support plan.
504 Plan
A breast cancer patient develops arm swelling after lymph node dissection. This postoperative complication is known as
lymphedema
A patient with meningitis develops a non-blanching petechial rash that rapidly spreads. What is the nurse's priority action?
notify the healthcare provider immediately
A patient has latent TB. Years later they begin chemotherapy and develop active TB. This process is known as:
reactivation tuberculosis
A patient with PAD has severe rest pain because blood flow can no longer meet the tissues' basic metabolic needs. What complication is the nurse most concerned about?
tissue necrosis or gangrene
A 20-month-old who previously used several words no longer speaks and no longer responds to their name. What developmental red flag is the nurse most concerned about?
regression requiring prompt evaluation