NURS 326 Exam 1 Nursing Today and
Healthcare Delivery Systems-Exam Study
Guide – Practice Questions & Verified
Answers
Prepare for your exams with confidence using this comprehensive and well-organized study
guide. This resource is designed to help students understand key concepts, strengthen their
knowledge, and improve exam performance through carefully structured practice questions
and detailed explanations.
The document includes exam-style questions that closely reflect the format and difficulty of
real assessments, helping students become familiar with the types of questions they may
encounter. Each question is accompanied by accurate answers and clear explanations,
allowing you to fully understand the reasoning behind the correct responses.
What This Study Guide Offers
✔ Practice questions based on important and commonly tested topics
✔ Verified answers with clear, easy-to-follow explanations
✔ Well-structured formatting for efficient studying and revision
✔ Coverage of key course concepts and learning objectives
✔ A reliable resource for strengthening understanding and exam readiness
Why This Resource Is Useful
This study guide is designed to support students who want to review effectively, identify
knowledge gaps, and improve their test-taking skills. By practicing with exam-style questions
and reviewing detailed explanations, students can reinforce their understanding and build
confidence before their exams.
Ideal For
• Final exam preparation
• Midterm review
• Regular revision sessions
, • Improving understanding of difficult topics
• Enhancing overall academic performance
Whether you are studying weeks in advance or reviewing shortly before an exam, this guide
provides structured practice and clear explanations to help you prepare effectively and
perform at your best.
A valuable study resource for students who want to prepare smarter and succeed in their
exams.
T/F: Disorders of the thyroid is one of the most common endocrine issues (alongside diabetes) --
----- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓True !!
what is the most common form of hyperthyroidism? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Graves
disease
What is hyperthyroidism? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓decreased TSH with elevated free T4
(& T3) increases the metabolic rate
A sustained increase in synthesis and release of thyroid hormones by thyroid gland
Describe the clinical manifestations of the client with thyroid dysfunction: HYPERTHYROIDISM --
----- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓- heat intolerance (man on fire)
- exophthalmos (protruding eyes)--seen in graves
- warm moist skin & silky hair
- fine tremor
- goiter (can be in bother hyper and hypo)
- diarrhea
- weight loss (bc increase in metabolic weight)
,- tachycardia
- amenorrhea
diagnostic test for hyperthyroidism ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓radioactive iodine uptake-
sees how much iodine is taken up from iodine pill
T/F: Hyperthyroidism occurs most often in women ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓True! being a
women is fun
when is the highest frequency seen for hyperthyroidism? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Highest frequency between ages 20 to 40 years
nursing management of the client with HYPERTHYROIDISM ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓•
Block adverse effects of thyroid hormones
• Suppress hormone oversecretion
• Prevent complications
Three primary treatment options
1. Antithyroid medications - work best for mild hyperthyroidism • Too high of dosing can lead to
hypothyroid issues
• Block formation of thyroid hormone by thyroid gland
• Propylthiouracil (PTU)
• Methimazole (Tapazole)
2. Radioactive iodine therapy (RAI)
3. Surgery
, • Thyroidectomy- usually subtotal to remove a large portion (up to 50-90%) of the thyroid
nursing management of the client with HYPERTHYROIDISM (NTR) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓High-calorie diet (4000 to 5000 cal/day)
• Six full meals/day with snacks in between
• Protein intake: 1 to 2 g/kg ideal body weight
• Increased carbohydrate intake Avoid highly seasoned and high-fiber foods, caffeine Dietitian
referral
interpret lab values related to hyperthyroidism ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓- low or
undecteable TSH
- increase in total T3 & T4
- Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU)
acute thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓• an acute, severe, and rare
condition that occurs when excess amounts of thyroid hormones are released into circulation.
• LIFE THREATENING
• Death rare when treatment started early
• Results from stressors
• Thyroidectomy patients at risk
acute thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm) CM ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓• Severe tachycardia,
heart failure
• Shock
• Hyperthermia (up to 106° F [41.1° C])
• Agitation
• Seizures
Healthcare Delivery Systems-Exam Study
Guide – Practice Questions & Verified
Answers
Prepare for your exams with confidence using this comprehensive and well-organized study
guide. This resource is designed to help students understand key concepts, strengthen their
knowledge, and improve exam performance through carefully structured practice questions
and detailed explanations.
The document includes exam-style questions that closely reflect the format and difficulty of
real assessments, helping students become familiar with the types of questions they may
encounter. Each question is accompanied by accurate answers and clear explanations,
allowing you to fully understand the reasoning behind the correct responses.
What This Study Guide Offers
✔ Practice questions based on important and commonly tested topics
✔ Verified answers with clear, easy-to-follow explanations
✔ Well-structured formatting for efficient studying and revision
✔ Coverage of key course concepts and learning objectives
✔ A reliable resource for strengthening understanding and exam readiness
Why This Resource Is Useful
This study guide is designed to support students who want to review effectively, identify
knowledge gaps, and improve their test-taking skills. By practicing with exam-style questions
and reviewing detailed explanations, students can reinforce their understanding and build
confidence before their exams.
Ideal For
• Final exam preparation
• Midterm review
• Regular revision sessions
, • Improving understanding of difficult topics
• Enhancing overall academic performance
Whether you are studying weeks in advance or reviewing shortly before an exam, this guide
provides structured practice and clear explanations to help you prepare effectively and
perform at your best.
A valuable study resource for students who want to prepare smarter and succeed in their
exams.
T/F: Disorders of the thyroid is one of the most common endocrine issues (alongside diabetes) --
----- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓True !!
what is the most common form of hyperthyroidism? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Graves
disease
What is hyperthyroidism? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓decreased TSH with elevated free T4
(& T3) increases the metabolic rate
A sustained increase in synthesis and release of thyroid hormones by thyroid gland
Describe the clinical manifestations of the client with thyroid dysfunction: HYPERTHYROIDISM --
----- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓- heat intolerance (man on fire)
- exophthalmos (protruding eyes)--seen in graves
- warm moist skin & silky hair
- fine tremor
- goiter (can be in bother hyper and hypo)
- diarrhea
- weight loss (bc increase in metabolic weight)
,- tachycardia
- amenorrhea
diagnostic test for hyperthyroidism ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓radioactive iodine uptake-
sees how much iodine is taken up from iodine pill
T/F: Hyperthyroidism occurs most often in women ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓True! being a
women is fun
when is the highest frequency seen for hyperthyroidism? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Highest frequency between ages 20 to 40 years
nursing management of the client with HYPERTHYROIDISM ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓•
Block adverse effects of thyroid hormones
• Suppress hormone oversecretion
• Prevent complications
Three primary treatment options
1. Antithyroid medications - work best for mild hyperthyroidism • Too high of dosing can lead to
hypothyroid issues
• Block formation of thyroid hormone by thyroid gland
• Propylthiouracil (PTU)
• Methimazole (Tapazole)
2. Radioactive iodine therapy (RAI)
3. Surgery
, • Thyroidectomy- usually subtotal to remove a large portion (up to 50-90%) of the thyroid
nursing management of the client with HYPERTHYROIDISM (NTR) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓High-calorie diet (4000 to 5000 cal/day)
• Six full meals/day with snacks in between
• Protein intake: 1 to 2 g/kg ideal body weight
• Increased carbohydrate intake Avoid highly seasoned and high-fiber foods, caffeine Dietitian
referral
interpret lab values related to hyperthyroidism ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓- low or
undecteable TSH
- increase in total T3 & T4
- Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU)
acute thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓• an acute, severe, and rare
condition that occurs when excess amounts of thyroid hormones are released into circulation.
• LIFE THREATENING
• Death rare when treatment started early
• Results from stressors
• Thyroidectomy patients at risk
acute thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm) CM ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓• Severe tachycardia,
heart failure
• Shock
• Hyperthermia (up to 106° F [41.1° C])
• Agitation
• Seizures
