Chapter 29 Endocrine Function

Chapter 29  Endocrine Function

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. When assessing this patient what symptom would the nurse expect in a patient with hypothyroidism?
A)
Bradycardia
B)
Bulging eyes
C)
Palpitations
D)
Flushed skin

2.
A patient with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is being cared for on a medical unit, and the nurse is writing an individualized care plan. The priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with this condition is what?
A)
Deficient fluid volume
B)
Excessive fluid volume
C)
Hypothermia
D)
Hyperthermia

3.
The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with Graves’ disease. What physical characteristics of Graves’ would the nurse expect to find?
A)
Hair loss
B)
Moon face
C)
Bulging eyes
D)
Fatigue

4.
The health care provider has ordered a fluid deprivation test on a patient. What is this patient most likely being tested for?
A)
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
B)
Diabetes insipidus (DI)
C)
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
D)
Hyperparathyroidism

5.
A patient with pheochromocytoma has been admitted for an adrenalectomy tomorrow. The patient is to start IV medication this evening to prevent adrenal insufficiency. What medication is the patient most likely to require?
A)
Antibiotics
B)
Antihypertensives
C)
Parenteral nutrition
D)
Corticosteroids

Answer Key

1.
A
2.
B
3.
C
4.
B
5.
D