Chapter 38: Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Gland Problems

Chapter 38: Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Gland Problems

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which clinical manifestation is associated with the extension of a pituitary neoplasm out of the sella turcica?

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Endocrine

TOP:  Nursing Process: Assessment        MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

2. Postoperative care of the patient undergoing surgical removal of an adenoma includes monitoring for which complication?

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Endocrine

TOP:  Nursing Process: Assessment        MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

3. Which activity is contraindicated immediately after transsphenoidal surgery?

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Endocrine

TOP:  Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment

4. Hyposecretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone is associated with:

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Endocrine

TOP:  Nursing Process: Evaluation         MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

5. Which electrolyte is closely monitored in patients with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Endocrine

TOP:  Nursing Process: Assessment        MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity