HONDROS NUR 212 EXAM 3 WITH 100% RATED CORRECT REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| GRADED A+ |2025 LATEST VERSION
| 100% VERIFIED
1. Nutrition Status (Health Status): Insufficient
Optimal
Excessive
2. Why is it important to assess for postoperative edema after a
thyroidectomy?: It could lead to airway obstruction.
3. In what position should the client be placed after a thyroidectomy?:
Upright position
4. Why is a pressure dressing not placed on the operative site after a
thyroidectomy?: It may restrict breathing.
5. What type of exercises should the nurse assist the client with after a
thyroidectomy?: Deep-breathing exercises
6. Why should coughing be minimized after a thyroidectomy?: To prevent
tissue damage and stress to the incision.
,7. What signs and symptoms should a client with Cushing's syndrome be
instructed to recognize?: Signs and symptoms of both hypoadrenalism and
hyperadrenalism.
8. Why should a client avoid exercise at peak insulin time?: Because this is
when a hypoglycemic reaction is likely to occur.
9. What should a client do if they exercise at peak insulin time?: They
should eat an hour before the exercise and drink a carbohydrate liquid.
10. What is a common clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism related to
the thyroid gland?: Goiter (increase in the size of the thyroid gland)
11. What is exophthalmos?: Bulging eyeballs
12. What are some symptoms of hyperthyroidism?: Nervousness, fatigue,
weight loss, muscle cramps, and heat intolerance tachycardia; shortness of
breath; excessive sweating; fine muscle tremors; thin, silky hair and thin skin;
infrequent blinking; and a staring appearance.
13. What is the first step in preparing an injection of insulin that is a mixture
of NPH and regular insulin?: Inject air into the NPH insulin bottle equal to the
amount of insulin prescribed.
,14. What is a common nursing intervention for a client with Cushing's
syndrome and excess fluid volume?: Daily weights and intake and output
monitoring.
15. What should be assessed in a client with Cushing's syndrome for signs
of fluid retention?: Extremities for edema.
16. What type of diet should a client with Cushing's syndrome follow?: High-
potassium, low-sodium diet.
17. How does decreased sodium intake affect a client with Cushing's
syndrome?: It decreases renal retention of sodium and water.
18. Signs and symptoms of mild hypoglycemia include: tachycardia;
shakiness; and cool, clammy skin
19. What should be done after injecting air into the NPH insulin bottle?: Inject
an amount of air equal to the prescribed insulin into the regular insulin bottle.
20. In what order should the insulins be withdrawn after preparing them?:
Withdraw regular insulin first, followed by NPH insulin.
21. What happens if regular insulin is contaminated with NPH insulin?: Part
of the regular insulin will be converted into a longer-acting form.
, 22. Shakiness, palpitations, and light-headedness are signs/symptoms of:
hypoglycemia and would indicate the need for food or glucose.
23. Polyuria, blurred vision, and a fruity breath odor are: manifestations of
hyperglycemia.
24. What environmental condition do clients with hypothyroidism often
require?: A warm environment due to cold intolerance.
25. What type of diet is encouraged for clients with hypothyroidism?: A well-
balanced diet that is low in fat for weight reduction and high in fluids and high-
fiber foods to prevent constipation.
26. What is the purpose of iodine preparations in relation to thyroid
conditions?: Iodine preparations are used to treat hyperthyroidism by
decreasing blood flow through the thyroid gland and reducing the production
and release of thyroid hormone.
27. What is an expected outcome of the medication levothyroxine?: Achieves
normal thyroid hormone levels
28. What should a client with hypothyroidism do if they experience chest
pain?: Notify the PHCP, as it could indicate overreplacement of thyroid
hormone. 29. What diagnostic test are used to assess Nutritional Status?:
Protein Status ( Albumin & Pre-albumin)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| GRADED A+ |2025 LATEST VERSION
| 100% VERIFIED
1. Nutrition Status (Health Status): Insufficient
Optimal
Excessive
2. Why is it important to assess for postoperative edema after a
thyroidectomy?: It could lead to airway obstruction.
3. In what position should the client be placed after a thyroidectomy?:
Upright position
4. Why is a pressure dressing not placed on the operative site after a
thyroidectomy?: It may restrict breathing.
5. What type of exercises should the nurse assist the client with after a
thyroidectomy?: Deep-breathing exercises
6. Why should coughing be minimized after a thyroidectomy?: To prevent
tissue damage and stress to the incision.
,7. What signs and symptoms should a client with Cushing's syndrome be
instructed to recognize?: Signs and symptoms of both hypoadrenalism and
hyperadrenalism.
8. Why should a client avoid exercise at peak insulin time?: Because this is
when a hypoglycemic reaction is likely to occur.
9. What should a client do if they exercise at peak insulin time?: They
should eat an hour before the exercise and drink a carbohydrate liquid.
10. What is a common clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism related to
the thyroid gland?: Goiter (increase in the size of the thyroid gland)
11. What is exophthalmos?: Bulging eyeballs
12. What are some symptoms of hyperthyroidism?: Nervousness, fatigue,
weight loss, muscle cramps, and heat intolerance tachycardia; shortness of
breath; excessive sweating; fine muscle tremors; thin, silky hair and thin skin;
infrequent blinking; and a staring appearance.
13. What is the first step in preparing an injection of insulin that is a mixture
of NPH and regular insulin?: Inject air into the NPH insulin bottle equal to the
amount of insulin prescribed.
,14. What is a common nursing intervention for a client with Cushing's
syndrome and excess fluid volume?: Daily weights and intake and output
monitoring.
15. What should be assessed in a client with Cushing's syndrome for signs
of fluid retention?: Extremities for edema.
16. What type of diet should a client with Cushing's syndrome follow?: High-
potassium, low-sodium diet.
17. How does decreased sodium intake affect a client with Cushing's
syndrome?: It decreases renal retention of sodium and water.
18. Signs and symptoms of mild hypoglycemia include: tachycardia;
shakiness; and cool, clammy skin
19. What should be done after injecting air into the NPH insulin bottle?: Inject
an amount of air equal to the prescribed insulin into the regular insulin bottle.
20. In what order should the insulins be withdrawn after preparing them?:
Withdraw regular insulin first, followed by NPH insulin.
21. What happens if regular insulin is contaminated with NPH insulin?: Part
of the regular insulin will be converted into a longer-acting form.
, 22. Shakiness, palpitations, and light-headedness are signs/symptoms of:
hypoglycemia and would indicate the need for food or glucose.
23. Polyuria, blurred vision, and a fruity breath odor are: manifestations of
hyperglycemia.
24. What environmental condition do clients with hypothyroidism often
require?: A warm environment due to cold intolerance.
25. What type of diet is encouraged for clients with hypothyroidism?: A well-
balanced diet that is low in fat for weight reduction and high in fluids and high-
fiber foods to prevent constipation.
26. What is the purpose of iodine preparations in relation to thyroid
conditions?: Iodine preparations are used to treat hyperthyroidism by
decreasing blood flow through the thyroid gland and reducing the production
and release of thyroid hormone.
27. What is an expected outcome of the medication levothyroxine?: Achieves
normal thyroid hormone levels
28. What should a client with hypothyroidism do if they experience chest
pain?: Notify the PHCP, as it could indicate overreplacement of thyroid
hormone. 29. What diagnostic test are used to assess Nutritional Status?:
Protein Status ( Albumin & Pre-albumin)
