Chapter 42 Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System

Chapter 42  Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A patient has just suffered a serious traumatic injury, resulting in the release of high levels of endogenous catecholamines. As part of the admission laboratory assessment, the nurse notices a high serum glucose level. What is the most appropriate nursing assessment?
A)
Assume the patient is diabetic.
B)
Restrict caloric intake.
C)
Reassess glucose levels.
D)
Assume the result is a laboratory error.

2.
Patients being cared for in ICUs secrete increased amounts of glucocorticoids in response to stress. What laboratory test result is most indicative of the development of a life-threatening complication secondary to the increased secretion of glucocorticoids?
A)
Increased blood glucose
B)
Increased neutrophils
C)
Decreased lymphocytes
D)
Decreased serum myoglobin

3.
A patient is found to have a vitamin D deficiency, putting her at risk for bone demineralization. What factors would contribute to this deficiency? Select all that apply.
A)
Lack of exposure to sunlight
B)
Lack of exercise
C)
Tumor of the posterior pituitary
D)
Dietary deficiency
E)
Insulin resistance
F)
Presence of 7-dehydrocholesterol provitamins in the skin

4.
A patient has a plasma calcium level of 10.5 mg/dL due to excessive intake of vitamin D–enriched foods. In response, the nurse should expect to see which of the following?
A)
Decreased parathyroid hormone
B)
Vitamin C deficiency
C)
Increased serum phosphate
D)
Increased serum calcitonin

5.
A patient with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes demonstrates high levels of serum C-peptide. What other findings should the nurse expect in this patient? Select all that apply.
A)
High levels of serum insulin
B)
High levels of blood glucose
C)
Decreased pancreatic activity
D)
Low body weight

Answer Key

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