MED SURG QUIZ ENDO WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS [GRADED A+]
A nurse is caring for a client who had total thyroidectomy and a serum
calcium level of 7.6 mg/dl. Which of the following fings should the nurse
expect? - ✔✔Tingling of the extremities.
-Serum calcium level of 7.6 is below the expected reference range,
indicating hypocalcemia. The nurse should monitor the client for reports of
tingling and numbness of the extremities and around the mouth, muscle
tremors, cramps and cardiac dysryhythmias
Nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism.
Nurse should include teaching that the client is at risk for which of the
following complications? - ✔✔Pathologic fractures
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
,-pt who has hyerparathyroidism is at risk for patholigical fractures due to
the release of calcium and phosphate into the blood, which reduced bone
density and places the pt at risk for pathological fractures.
Nurse is caring for a client who has chronic hypothyroidism. For which of
the following conditions should the nurse monitor? - ✔✔Lethargy
-Lethargy is an early sign of mexeema coma, which can progress to stupor
and respiratory failure.
Nurse is teaching about levothyroxine with a pt who has primary
hypothyroidism. Which of the following statements shoudl the nurse use
when teaching the client? - ✔✔"Tremors, nervousness and insomnia may
indicate your dose is too high"
-The nurse should teach that tremors, nervousness, and insomnia may
indicate an overdose of the medication and to notify the provider
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
,Nurse is caring for a pt who is experiencing cushing's triad following a
subdural hematoma. Which of the following meds should the nurse plan to
administer? - ✔✔Mannitol 25%
-Cushing's triad is an indication that the client is experiencing increased
intracrania pressure. The nurse should administer mannitol 25%, an
osmotic diuretic that promotes diuresis to treat cerebral edema.
Nurse is caring for a pt who is 8hr post op following a subtotal
thyroidectomy. In which of the following positions should the nurse keep the
client? - ✔✔Semi fowlers with the neck in a neutral position
-It is the most comfortable position for a pt who had thyroid surgery. Neck
flexion could compromise the airway, and neck extension could place
excessive tension on the operative area and the suture. A neutral position
is essential.
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
, Nurse is monitoring pt who is post op following a thyroidectomy. Which of
the following data should the nurse identify as the priority to monitor? -
✔✔Airway patency
-When using ABCs approach to client care, the nurse should determine it is
the priority to monitor the client's airway. Nerve damage, hypocalcemia
induced tetany, and edema can all impair the airway following
thyroidectomy.
A nurse is reviewing the lab values fora pt who has primary hypothyroidism.
The nurse should anticipate an elevation of which of the following lab
values? - ✔✔Thyroid stimulating hormone
-The nurse should anticipate that TSH will be elevated
A nurse if caring for a pt who is in a myexedema coma. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ✔✔Place the client on aspiration
precautions.
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS [GRADED A+]
A nurse is caring for a client who had total thyroidectomy and a serum
calcium level of 7.6 mg/dl. Which of the following fings should the nurse
expect? - ✔✔Tingling of the extremities.
-Serum calcium level of 7.6 is below the expected reference range,
indicating hypocalcemia. The nurse should monitor the client for reports of
tingling and numbness of the extremities and around the mouth, muscle
tremors, cramps and cardiac dysryhythmias
Nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism.
Nurse should include teaching that the client is at risk for which of the
following complications? - ✔✔Pathologic fractures
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
,-pt who has hyerparathyroidism is at risk for patholigical fractures due to
the release of calcium and phosphate into the blood, which reduced bone
density and places the pt at risk for pathological fractures.
Nurse is caring for a client who has chronic hypothyroidism. For which of
the following conditions should the nurse monitor? - ✔✔Lethargy
-Lethargy is an early sign of mexeema coma, which can progress to stupor
and respiratory failure.
Nurse is teaching about levothyroxine with a pt who has primary
hypothyroidism. Which of the following statements shoudl the nurse use
when teaching the client? - ✔✔"Tremors, nervousness and insomnia may
indicate your dose is too high"
-The nurse should teach that tremors, nervousness, and insomnia may
indicate an overdose of the medication and to notify the provider
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
,Nurse is caring for a pt who is experiencing cushing's triad following a
subdural hematoma. Which of the following meds should the nurse plan to
administer? - ✔✔Mannitol 25%
-Cushing's triad is an indication that the client is experiencing increased
intracrania pressure. The nurse should administer mannitol 25%, an
osmotic diuretic that promotes diuresis to treat cerebral edema.
Nurse is caring for a pt who is 8hr post op following a subtotal
thyroidectomy. In which of the following positions should the nurse keep the
client? - ✔✔Semi fowlers with the neck in a neutral position
-It is the most comfortable position for a pt who had thyroid surgery. Neck
flexion could compromise the airway, and neck extension could place
excessive tension on the operative area and the suture. A neutral position
is essential.
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
, Nurse is monitoring pt who is post op following a thyroidectomy. Which of
the following data should the nurse identify as the priority to monitor? -
✔✔Airway patency
-When using ABCs approach to client care, the nurse should determine it is
the priority to monitor the client's airway. Nerve damage, hypocalcemia
induced tetany, and edema can all impair the airway following
thyroidectomy.
A nurse is reviewing the lab values fora pt who has primary hypothyroidism.
The nurse should anticipate an elevation of which of the following lab
values? - ✔✔Thyroid stimulating hormone
-The nurse should anticipate that TSH will be elevated
A nurse if caring for a pt who is in a myexedema coma. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ✔✔Place the client on aspiration
precautions.
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
