CCBC Nursing 160: Exam Two Prep
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What is the concept defined as the physical and chemical processes the body uses to maintain
itself through catabolism and anabolism (build up versus break down)? Metabolism
Do alterations in metabolic function affect every system in the body? YES, it's systemic!
Examples:
1. Nutrition: glucose control, how your diet can also affect thyroid.
2. Elimination: diarrhea or constipation with thyroid disorders.
3. Infection: when protein production is disrupted it increases the risk for infection.
4. Mobility: neuropathy with diabetes.
5. Sensory Perception: again, neuropathy and retinopathy with diabetes.
Why is the Endocrine System important? The endocrine system is essential to the body's
metabolic functioning and its adaptation to the changing environment.
, CCBC Nursing 160: Exam Two Prep
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Which gland of the endocrine system is considered the "master gland" because of the influence it
has on secretions of hormones by OTHER endocrine glands? The pituitary gland!
It's located on the inferior aspect of the brain and is divided into two lobes: the anterior and
posterior pituitary.
What controls the pituitary gland? The hypothalamus.
What are the various other anatomic structures involved in metabolic function? 1. Thyroid
gland
2. Islets cells of the Pancreas
3. Adrenal Glands
4. Parathyroid Gland
5. Gonads: Testes and Ovaries
, CCBC Nursing 160: Exam Two Prep
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
What are the chemical messengers in the body that cause a specific action? HORMONES!
They are always present in varying amounts based on needs that change with changes in the
environment
What should be included in the nursing assessment in regards to Metabolism? 1. *Height
and weight*: ex, can be affected by growth hormone.
2. *Fat distribution*: ex, Cushings where fat is moved tp specific areas of the body such as the
face and between the shoulders (cause a hump-like appearance).
3. *Immunosuppression*.
4. *Vital Signs*.
4. *Musculoskeletal anomalies*: ex, acromegaly (a long-term condition in which there is too
much growth hormone and the body tissues get larger over time).
, CCBC Nursing 160: Exam Two Prep
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
5. *Head, face, neck anomalies*.
6. *Skin, nail, and hair changes*: ex, with Hypothyroidism skin, nail, and hair changes common
with women over 40 (30% affected).
What system alterations should the nurse expect to see during their assessment in regards to
metabolic disorders? 1. *Neuro changes*: ex, lack of thermoregulation (body temp
control).
2. *Cardiovascular changes*: ex, diabetes can lead to a narrowing of the blood vessels.
3. *GI disturbances*.
4. *GU disturbances*.
5. *Reproductive problems*.
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
What is the concept defined as the physical and chemical processes the body uses to maintain
itself through catabolism and anabolism (build up versus break down)? Metabolism
Do alterations in metabolic function affect every system in the body? YES, it's systemic!
Examples:
1. Nutrition: glucose control, how your diet can also affect thyroid.
2. Elimination: diarrhea or constipation with thyroid disorders.
3. Infection: when protein production is disrupted it increases the risk for infection.
4. Mobility: neuropathy with diabetes.
5. Sensory Perception: again, neuropathy and retinopathy with diabetes.
Why is the Endocrine System important? The endocrine system is essential to the body's
metabolic functioning and its adaptation to the changing environment.
, CCBC Nursing 160: Exam Two Prep
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
Which gland of the endocrine system is considered the "master gland" because of the influence it
has on secretions of hormones by OTHER endocrine glands? The pituitary gland!
It's located on the inferior aspect of the brain and is divided into two lobes: the anterior and
posterior pituitary.
What controls the pituitary gland? The hypothalamus.
What are the various other anatomic structures involved in metabolic function? 1. Thyroid
gland
2. Islets cells of the Pancreas
3. Adrenal Glands
4. Parathyroid Gland
5. Gonads: Testes and Ovaries
, CCBC Nursing 160: Exam Two Prep
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
What are the chemical messengers in the body that cause a specific action? HORMONES!
They are always present in varying amounts based on needs that change with changes in the
environment
What should be included in the nursing assessment in regards to Metabolism? 1. *Height
and weight*: ex, can be affected by growth hormone.
2. *Fat distribution*: ex, Cushings where fat is moved tp specific areas of the body such as the
face and between the shoulders (cause a hump-like appearance).
3. *Immunosuppression*.
4. *Vital Signs*.
4. *Musculoskeletal anomalies*: ex, acromegaly (a long-term condition in which there is too
much growth hormone and the body tissues get larger over time).
, CCBC Nursing 160: Exam Two Prep
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
5. *Head, face, neck anomalies*.
6. *Skin, nail, and hair changes*: ex, with Hypothyroidism skin, nail, and hair changes common
with women over 40 (30% affected).
What system alterations should the nurse expect to see during their assessment in regards to
metabolic disorders? 1. *Neuro changes*: ex, lack of thermoregulation (body temp
control).
2. *Cardiovascular changes*: ex, diabetes can lead to a narrowing of the blood vessels.
3. *GI disturbances*.
4. *GU disturbances*.
5. *Reproductive problems*.
