Adrenal Thyroid Exam Questions and answers
A client with Addison's disease is hospitalized for an acute crisis. During the crisis, which of the following
nursing diagnoses is a priority? - ✅✅Deficit fluid volume
Activity intolerance
Anxiety
A patient has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which lab finding supportive of this diagnosis ? -
✅✅decreased TSH
The nurse is c completing a health assessment of a 42 year old female with suspected Graves 'disease.
The nurse should assess the client for which of the following? - ✅✅Weight gain
Cold skin
Tachycardia
A 60 year old female is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse should assess the client for which of
the following? - ✅✅Nausea
Weight gain
Decreased TSH levels
The client with Addison's disease is taking glucocorticoids at home. Which statement indicates the client
understands how to take the medication? - ✅✅Various circumstances increased the need for
glucocorticoids, so I may need to adjust the dosage
The nurse is planning care for a patient admitted with Cushing Syndrome related to overmedication of
corticosteroids. Which nursing intervention is priority during the shift? - ✅✅Obtain patient's weight
in the morning prior to breakfast
As the nurse you are providing dietary education to a client with Addison's disease. Which statement by
the client indicates a need for further education? - ✅✅My blood sugar is at risk for going too low, I
should eat snacks in between meals."
"I need to cut down on salt because I have too much in my system".
A client with Addison's disease is hospitalized for an acute crisis. During the crisis, which of the following
nursing diagnoses is a priority? - ✅✅Deficit fluid volume
Activity intolerance
Anxiety
A patient has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which lab finding supportive of this diagnosis ? -
✅✅decreased TSH
The nurse is c completing a health assessment of a 42 year old female with suspected Graves 'disease.
The nurse should assess the client for which of the following? - ✅✅Weight gain
Cold skin
Tachycardia
A 60 year old female is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse should assess the client for which of
the following? - ✅✅Nausea
Weight gain
Decreased TSH levels
The client with Addison's disease is taking glucocorticoids at home. Which statement indicates the client
understands how to take the medication? - ✅✅Various circumstances increased the need for
glucocorticoids, so I may need to adjust the dosage
The nurse is planning care for a patient admitted with Cushing Syndrome related to overmedication of
corticosteroids. Which nursing intervention is priority during the shift? - ✅✅Obtain patient's weight
in the morning prior to breakfast
As the nurse you are providing dietary education to a client with Addison's disease. Which statement by
the client indicates a need for further education? - ✅✅My blood sugar is at risk for going too low, I
should eat snacks in between meals."
"I need to cut down on salt because I have too much in my system".
