Patient information continued… The healthcare provider orders laboratory tests to confirm a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following lab results would the nurse expect to find in a patient with hyperthyroidism? (Select all that apply)

Patient information continued…. During the physical examination the nurse discovers mild proptosis (slight bulging of the eyes) is noted. No redness or discharge. Slight enlargement of the thyroid gland, no tenderness, HR 96 bpm, no murmurs or extra heart sounds. Mild tremor in hands when arms are outstretched. Skin is warm and moist to the touch. No rashes or lesions.    Based on the physical exam findings, which of the following clinical manifestations are most likely related to Jordan’s underlying condition? 

The term for yellowing of skin is: 

Refer to Figure 1.  The vertebrae are joined to each other by two different intervertebral joints. Consider the numbered landmarks on this figure and answer the following questions. What is the SPECIFIC TYPE OF JOINT for the intervertebral joint that could be formed at LANDMARK #2? [a] What is the FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION for the intervertebral joint formed at LANDMARK #2? [b] What parts of the vertebrae are held together to form this joint at LANDMARK #2? [c] Hint: what is the name of this landmark?

What diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider ordering to confirm a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism? (Select all that apply)

Refer to Figure 5.  Very few of the joints on the skull are classified as diarthrotic synovial joints. One of these diarthrotic joints is formed at Position #10 in the figure. What is the SPECIFIC TYPE of joint? [a] What bones form this joint? [c]

Refer to Figure 6.   What is the name of the muscle originating on the temporal bone that is involved in forceful biting by elevating the jaw? [a] Give the number for this muscle from the figure: [b]

Patient information continued….. The medical team was immediately notified of Mrs. Johnson’s melena. The patient was found to have leaking esophageal varices as a result of cirrhosis. The medical team was able to act quickly to ligate the varices and control the bleeding.    A patient with late-stage cirrhosis develops portal hypertension. Which of the following options below are complications that can develop from this condition? (Select all that apply)

Refer to Figure 6.  Each of the people labeled with a letter in this figure are using their facial muscles in order to emote.  What NUMBER on the figure is the FRONTALIS? [d] Which of these people is using their FRONTALIS the most? [a] Which of these people is using their FRONTALIS the least? [b] EXPLAIN your choices by relating the appearance of these faces to the actions of this muscle: [c]

Refer to Figure 3.  What is the NAME of the specific joint indicated by #12? [a] NAME two bones that are connected by this joint: [b]