Endocrine Prep U EXAM LATEST UPDATED
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A nurse should perform which intervention for a client with Cushing's syndrome? -
answer>>>Explain that the client's physical changes are a result of excessive
corticosteroids.
A nurse is preparing to palpate a client's thyroid gland. Which action by the nurse is
appropriate? - answer>>>Encircle the client's neck with both hands, have the client
slightly extend his neck, and ask him to swallow.
A nurse is caring for a client with a kidney disorder. What hormone released by the
kidneys initiates the production of angiotensin and aldosterone to increase blood
pressure and blood volume? - answer>>>renin
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who developed hypoglycemia. What can the
nurse administer to the client to raise the blood sugar level? - answer>>>Glucagon
A client is scheduled for a diagnostic test to measure blood hormone levels. The nurse
expects that this test will determine which of the following? - answer>>>The functioning
of endocrine glands
The nurse assesses a patient who has an obvious goiter. What type of deficiency does the
nurse recognize is most likely the cause of this? - answer>>>Iodine
Which of the following agents suppress release of thyroid hormones? Select all that
apply. - answer>>>Sodium iodide
, Potassium iodide
Dexamethasone
Saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI)
Which is a clinical manifestation of diabetes insipidus? - answer>>>Excessive thirst
A client with acromegaly is admitted to the hospital with complaints of partial blindness
that began suddenly. What does the nurse suspect is occurring with this client? -
answer>>>Pressure on the optic nerve
Which feature(s) indicates a carpopedal spasm in a client with hypoparathyroidism? -
answer>>>Hand flexing inward
A nurse is caring for a client recovering from a hypophysectomy. What would be included
in the client's care plan? Select all that apply. - answer>>>Assess for neurologic changes.
Closely monitor nasal packing and postnasal drainage.
A patient with a history of hypothyroidism is admitted to the intensive care unit
unconscious and with a temperature of 95.2ºF. A family member informs the nurse that
the patient has not taken thyroid medication in over 2 months. What does the nurse
suspect that these findings indicate? - answer>>>Myxedema coma
The preferred preparation for treating hypothyroidism includes which of the following? -
answer>>>Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
A female client with hyperglycemia who weighs 210 lb (95 kg) tells the nurse that her
husband sleeps in another room because her snoring keeps him awake. The nurse
notices that the client has large hands and a hoarse voice. Which disorder would the
nurse suspect as a possible cause of the client's hyperglycemia? - answer>>>Acromegaly
VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
A nurse should perform which intervention for a client with Cushing's syndrome? -
answer>>>Explain that the client's physical changes are a result of excessive
corticosteroids.
A nurse is preparing to palpate a client's thyroid gland. Which action by the nurse is
appropriate? - answer>>>Encircle the client's neck with both hands, have the client
slightly extend his neck, and ask him to swallow.
A nurse is caring for a client with a kidney disorder. What hormone released by the
kidneys initiates the production of angiotensin and aldosterone to increase blood
pressure and blood volume? - answer>>>renin
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who developed hypoglycemia. What can the
nurse administer to the client to raise the blood sugar level? - answer>>>Glucagon
A client is scheduled for a diagnostic test to measure blood hormone levels. The nurse
expects that this test will determine which of the following? - answer>>>The functioning
of endocrine glands
The nurse assesses a patient who has an obvious goiter. What type of deficiency does the
nurse recognize is most likely the cause of this? - answer>>>Iodine
Which of the following agents suppress release of thyroid hormones? Select all that
apply. - answer>>>Sodium iodide
, Potassium iodide
Dexamethasone
Saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI)
Which is a clinical manifestation of diabetes insipidus? - answer>>>Excessive thirst
A client with acromegaly is admitted to the hospital with complaints of partial blindness
that began suddenly. What does the nurse suspect is occurring with this client? -
answer>>>Pressure on the optic nerve
Which feature(s) indicates a carpopedal spasm in a client with hypoparathyroidism? -
answer>>>Hand flexing inward
A nurse is caring for a client recovering from a hypophysectomy. What would be included
in the client's care plan? Select all that apply. - answer>>>Assess for neurologic changes.
Closely monitor nasal packing and postnasal drainage.
A patient with a history of hypothyroidism is admitted to the intensive care unit
unconscious and with a temperature of 95.2ºF. A family member informs the nurse that
the patient has not taken thyroid medication in over 2 months. What does the nurse
suspect that these findings indicate? - answer>>>Myxedema coma
The preferred preparation for treating hypothyroidism includes which of the following? -
answer>>>Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
A female client with hyperglycemia who weighs 210 lb (95 kg) tells the nurse that her
husband sleeps in another room because her snoring keeps him awake. The nurse
notices that the client has large hands and a hoarse voice. Which disorder would the
nurse suspect as a possible cause of the client's hyperglycemia? - answer>>>Acromegaly
