Chapter 36: The Endocrine System

Chapter 36: The Endocrine System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The nurse is aware that thyroid hormone production is dependent on the intake of:

a.	protein and iodine.
b.	fats and vitamins.
c.	carbohydrates and minerals.
d.	sodium and potassium.

 

 

ANS:  A

The production of thyroid hormone is dependent on the intake of protein and iodine.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   819                OBJ:   2 (theory)

TOP:   Thyroid Hormone Production           KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

2. The nurse explains that the hormone that acts on bone to release calcium into the blood is:

a.	thyroxine (T4).
b.	thyrocalcitonin.
c.	triiodothyronine (T3).
d.	parathormone.

 

 

ANS:  D

Parathormone, or parathyroid hormone, is produced and secreted by the parathyroid glands. Low calcium levels will stimulate release of parathormone, which increases the plasma level of calcium. Parathormone acts on the renal tubules to increase the excretion of phosphorus in the urine and to stimulate the reabsorption of calcium. Parathormone also acts on bone, causing the release of calcium from the bone into the bloodstream.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   821                OBJ:   2 (theory)

TOP:   Parathormone: Function                   KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

3. The gland that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine is:

a.	thyroid.
b.	pituitary.
c.	pancreas.
d.	adrenal medulla.

 

 

ANS:  D

The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   821                OBJ:   2 (theory)

TOP:   Adrenal Medulla: Secretions            KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

4. Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids are the products of the:

a.	adrenal cortex.
b.	adrenal medulla.
c.	pancreas.
d.	hypothalamus.

 

 

ANS:  A

Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids are the products of the adrenal cortex.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   821                OBJ:   2 (theory)

TOP:   Adrenal Cortex: Secretions              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

5. The androgenic hormones are secreted by the:

a.	adrenal cortex.
b.	adrenal medulla.
c.	pancreas.
d.	pituitary.

 

 

ANS:  A

The adrenal cortex secretes the androgenic hormones.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   821                OBJ:   2 (theory)

TOP:   Androgenic Hormones: Origin         KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Planning

MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation