Unit 5 NR328 Nursing Care Pediatric Hormonal Regulation Alterations
Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
The nurse is caring for a child with growth that is below the 3rdpercentile and growth hormone
deficiency is suspected. Which findings could be causes of growth hormone deficiency? Select all that
apply
Answer: TumorsHead traumaPituitary gland abnormalities Genetic abnormalities
Q2
The nurse is caring for a child with growth that is below the 3rdpercentile and growth hormone
deficiency is suspected. Which diagnostic tests does the nurseanticipate the health care provider will
prescribe? Select all that apply
Answer: Bone age x-ray Genetic testingGrowth hormone lab testMagnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) of the brain
Q3
The --- is controlled by signals from the ---. The --- gland secretesgrowth hormones
Answer: pituitary gland, hypothalamus, anterior
Q4
Children with growth hormone deficiency often have --- growth during the first year of life. As theyage,
they present as short in stature and are often --- for their height
Answer: normal, overweight
Q5
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who was diagnosed withgrowth hormone deficiency and is
beginning growth hormone therapy.Which statement by the parent indicates further education
isneeded?
Answer: "Growth hormone treatment will help my child reach an adult height."
Q6
The nurse is providing education to a family about administering growth hormone at home. Which
teaching points should the nurse include in the education? Select all that apply
Answer: "You should administer the medication at bedtime." "You should administer the
medication in
thesubcutaneous tissue.""You should administer the medication in the arm, thigh, or abdomen."
Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
The nurse is caring for a child with growth that is below the 3rdpercentile and growth hormone
deficiency is suspected. Which findings could be causes of growth hormone deficiency? Select all that
apply
Answer: TumorsHead traumaPituitary gland abnormalities Genetic abnormalities
Q2
The nurse is caring for a child with growth that is below the 3rdpercentile and growth hormone
deficiency is suspected. Which diagnostic tests does the nurseanticipate the health care provider will
prescribe? Select all that apply
Answer: Bone age x-ray Genetic testingGrowth hormone lab testMagnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) of the brain
Q3
The --- is controlled by signals from the ---. The --- gland secretesgrowth hormones
Answer: pituitary gland, hypothalamus, anterior
Q4
Children with growth hormone deficiency often have --- growth during the first year of life. As theyage,
they present as short in stature and are often --- for their height
Answer: normal, overweight
Q5
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who was diagnosed withgrowth hormone deficiency and is
beginning growth hormone therapy.Which statement by the parent indicates further education
isneeded?
Answer: "Growth hormone treatment will help my child reach an adult height."
Q6
The nurse is providing education to a family about administering growth hormone at home. Which
teaching points should the nurse include in the education? Select all that apply
Answer: "You should administer the medication at bedtime." "You should administer the
medication in
thesubcutaneous tissue.""You should administer the medication in the arm, thigh, or abdomen."
