Exam 4: Endocrine Questions with
Correct Verified Answers. Latest 2025-
2026. Graded A
A bulletin about bisphenol A (BPA) exposure was issued to the local public
health department.
Which action should the nurse take to communicate this information to
many people at the same time?
-Prepare a tear sheet about the toxic substance for distribution during a
community health fair
-Ask healthcare providers to share this information with patients during
routine appointments
-Have the information available in schools for students to take home to the
parents
-Place an automated message on the local health department telephone
line - ANSPrepare a tear sheet about the toxic substance for distribution
during a community health fair
A client has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. The nurse monitors for
which signs and symptoms indicating a complication of this disorder?
Select all that apply.
1. Fever
2. Nausea
3. Lethargy
4. Tremors
1
,5. Confusion
6. Bradycardia - ANS1. Fever
2. Nausea
4. Tremors
5. Confusion
A client has just been admitted to the nursing unit following thyroidectomy.
Which assessment is the priority for this client?
1. Hoarseness
2. Hypocalcemia
3. Audible stridor
4. Edema at the surgical site - ANS3. Audible stridor
A client is admitted to a hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA). The initial blood glucose level is 950 mg/dL (52.9 mmol/L). A
continuous intravenous (IV) infusion of short-acting insulin is initiated, along
with IV rehydration with normal saline. The serum glucose level is now
decreased to 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L). The nurse would next prepare to
administer which medication?
1. An ampule of 50% dextrose
2. NPH insulin subcutaneously
3. IV fluids containing dextrose
4. Phenytoin for the prevention of seizures - ANS3. IV fluids containing
dextrose
2
, A client is admitted to an emergency department, and a diagnosis of
myxedema coma is made. Which action should the nurse prepare to carry
out initially?
1. Warm the client.
2. Maintain a patent airway.
3. Administer thyroid hormone.
4. Administer fluid replacement. - ANS2. Maintain a patent airway.
A client is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state,
and a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The
nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated primary
health care provider's prescription?
1. Endotracheal intubation
2. 100 units of NPH insulin
3. Intravenous infusion of normal saline
4. Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate - ANSintravenous infusion of
normal saline
A client with a diagnosis of addisonian crisis is being admitted to the
intensive care unit. Which findings will the interprofessional health care
team focus on? Select all that apply.
1. Hypotension
2. Leukocytosis
3. Hyperkalemia
4. Hypercalcemia
5. Hypernatremia - ANS1. Hypotension
3. Hyperkalemia
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Correct Verified Answers. Latest 2025-
2026. Graded A
A bulletin about bisphenol A (BPA) exposure was issued to the local public
health department.
Which action should the nurse take to communicate this information to
many people at the same time?
-Prepare a tear sheet about the toxic substance for distribution during a
community health fair
-Ask healthcare providers to share this information with patients during
routine appointments
-Have the information available in schools for students to take home to the
parents
-Place an automated message on the local health department telephone
line - ANSPrepare a tear sheet about the toxic substance for distribution
during a community health fair
A client has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. The nurse monitors for
which signs and symptoms indicating a complication of this disorder?
Select all that apply.
1. Fever
2. Nausea
3. Lethargy
4. Tremors
1
,5. Confusion
6. Bradycardia - ANS1. Fever
2. Nausea
4. Tremors
5. Confusion
A client has just been admitted to the nursing unit following thyroidectomy.
Which assessment is the priority for this client?
1. Hoarseness
2. Hypocalcemia
3. Audible stridor
4. Edema at the surgical site - ANS3. Audible stridor
A client is admitted to a hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA). The initial blood glucose level is 950 mg/dL (52.9 mmol/L). A
continuous intravenous (IV) infusion of short-acting insulin is initiated, along
with IV rehydration with normal saline. The serum glucose level is now
decreased to 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L). The nurse would next prepare to
administer which medication?
1. An ampule of 50% dextrose
2. NPH insulin subcutaneously
3. IV fluids containing dextrose
4. Phenytoin for the prevention of seizures - ANS3. IV fluids containing
dextrose
2
, A client is admitted to an emergency department, and a diagnosis of
myxedema coma is made. Which action should the nurse prepare to carry
out initially?
1. Warm the client.
2. Maintain a patent airway.
3. Administer thyroid hormone.
4. Administer fluid replacement. - ANS2. Maintain a patent airway.
A client is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state,
and a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The
nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated primary
health care provider's prescription?
1. Endotracheal intubation
2. 100 units of NPH insulin
3. Intravenous infusion of normal saline
4. Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate - ANSintravenous infusion of
normal saline
A client with a diagnosis of addisonian crisis is being admitted to the
intensive care unit. Which findings will the interprofessional health care
team focus on? Select all that apply.
1. Hypotension
2. Leukocytosis
3. Hyperkalemia
4. Hypercalcemia
5. Hypernatremia - ANS1. Hypotension
3. Hyperkalemia
3
