NSG 4100 Exam 2 (New 2026/ 2027
Update) ADULT HEALTH Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)- GALEN
The nurse assessment of a pt w/ thyroidectomy suggests tetany and a review of the
most recent blood work corroborate this finding. The nurse should prepare to
administer what intervention?
a. oral calcium chloride and vitamin D
b. IV calcium gluconate
c. STAT levothyroxine
d. administration of parathyroid hormone (PTH) - Correct answer B
Following an Addisonian crisis, a pt's adrenal function has gradually regained. The
nurse should ensure that the pt knows about the need for supplementary
glucocorticoid therapy in which of the following circumstances?
a. episodes of high psychosocial stress
b. periods of dehydration
c. episodes of physical exertion
,d. administration of a vaccine - Correct answer A
A pt w/ pheochromocytoma has been admitted for an adrenalectomy to be performed
the following day. To prevent complications, the nurse should anticipate preoperative
administration of which of the following?
a. IV abx
b. oral antihypertensives
c. parenteral nutrition
d. IV corticosteroids - Correct answer D
A pt is undergoing testing for suspected adrenocorticol insufficiency. The care team
should ensure that the pt has been assessed for the most common cause of
adrenocorticol insufficiency. What is the most common cause of this health problem?
a. therapeutic use of corticosteroids
b. pheochromocytoma
c. inadequate secretion of ACTH
d. adrenal tumor - Correct answer A
, A pt w/ Cushing syndrome has been hospitalized after a fall. The dietician consulted
works w/ the pt to improve the pt's nutritional intake. What foods should a pt w/
Cushing syndrome eat to optimize health? Select all that apply:
a. foods high in vitamin D
b. foods high in calories
c. foods high in protein
d. foods high in calcium
e. foods high in sodium - Correct answer A, C, D
A pt w/ Cushing syndrome as a result of a pituitary tumor has been admitted for a
transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. What would be most important for the nurse to
monitor before, during, and after surgery?
a. BG
b. assessment of urine for blood
c. weight
d. oral temp - Correct answer A
Update) ADULT HEALTH Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)- GALEN
The nurse assessment of a pt w/ thyroidectomy suggests tetany and a review of the
most recent blood work corroborate this finding. The nurse should prepare to
administer what intervention?
a. oral calcium chloride and vitamin D
b. IV calcium gluconate
c. STAT levothyroxine
d. administration of parathyroid hormone (PTH) - Correct answer B
Following an Addisonian crisis, a pt's adrenal function has gradually regained. The
nurse should ensure that the pt knows about the need for supplementary
glucocorticoid therapy in which of the following circumstances?
a. episodes of high psychosocial stress
b. periods of dehydration
c. episodes of physical exertion
,d. administration of a vaccine - Correct answer A
A pt w/ pheochromocytoma has been admitted for an adrenalectomy to be performed
the following day. To prevent complications, the nurse should anticipate preoperative
administration of which of the following?
a. IV abx
b. oral antihypertensives
c. parenteral nutrition
d. IV corticosteroids - Correct answer D
A pt is undergoing testing for suspected adrenocorticol insufficiency. The care team
should ensure that the pt has been assessed for the most common cause of
adrenocorticol insufficiency. What is the most common cause of this health problem?
a. therapeutic use of corticosteroids
b. pheochromocytoma
c. inadequate secretion of ACTH
d. adrenal tumor - Correct answer A
, A pt w/ Cushing syndrome has been hospitalized after a fall. The dietician consulted
works w/ the pt to improve the pt's nutritional intake. What foods should a pt w/
Cushing syndrome eat to optimize health? Select all that apply:
a. foods high in vitamin D
b. foods high in calories
c. foods high in protein
d. foods high in calcium
e. foods high in sodium - Correct answer A, C, D
A pt w/ Cushing syndrome as a result of a pituitary tumor has been admitted for a
transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. What would be most important for the nurse to
monitor before, during, and after surgery?
a. BG
b. assessment of urine for blood
c. weight
d. oral temp - Correct answer A
