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Chapter 17: Endocrine Disorders
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Chapter 17: Endocrine Disorders

Pediatric Nursing The Critical Components of Nursing Care 1st Edition by Kathryn Rudd

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Chapter 17: Endocrine Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

  1. An example of the body’s response to the endocrine system includes all of the following except:
  2. A growth spurt for a 12-year-old boy.
  3. Development of breast buds for a 10-year-old girl.
  4. A teen reacting quickly, hitting another car while driving.
  5. A teen answering a question on a biology test.

 

ANS: 4

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1. The endocrine system is responsible for growth rates in children.
2. The development of secondary sexual characteristics is controlled by the endocrine system.
3. The chemical interactions in the brain are controlled by the endocrine system.
4. The cognitive development of a teen is not controlled by the endocrine system.

KEY: Content Area: Endocrine Disorders | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity | Cognitive Level: Comprehension | REF: CHAPTER 17 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. The release of the luteinizing hormone causes __________ in teen girls.
  2. Primary sexual organ growth
  3. The release of the ovum for fertilization
  4. Rapid growth
  5. Pubic hair growth

 

ANS: 2

  Feedback
1. The luteinizing hormone works during the luteal phase of ovulation and does not have an influence on primary sexual organ growth.
2. The luteinizing hormone controls the release of the ovum for fertilization.
3. The growth hormone is responsible for rapid growth.
4. Pubic hair growth occurs with the release of hormones from the hypothalamus.

KEY: Content Area: Endocrine Disorders | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity | Cognitive Level: Comprehension | REF: CHAPTER 17 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. A nurse is discussing the production of the somatotropic hormone. Its primary responsibility is best described as:
  2. A hormone that regulates bone growth in children.
  3. A hormone that increase the rate of sexual/reproductive organ development.
  4. A hormone that causes fight-or-flight mechanisms.
  5. A hormone that causes the body to fight infections.

 

ANS: 1

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1. This hormone is responsible for stopping the release of the growth hormone.
2. The somatotrophic hormone concentrates on the growth rate of children, not the sexual/reproductive hormones.
3. The fight-or-flight response is controlled by the corticotrophin hormones.
4. Immunity is not controlled by a hormone.

KEY: Content Area: Endocrine Disorders | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity | Cognitive Level: Comprehension | REF: CHAPTER 17 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. The anterior portion of the pituitary gland secretes all of the following hormones except:
  2. The growth hormone.
  3. Adrenocorticotrophic hormones.
  4. The antidiuretic hormone.
  5. The luteinizing hormone.

 

ANS: 3

  Feedback
1. The growth hormone is secreted by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland.
2. Adrenocorticotrophic hormones are secreted in the cortex, which is in the anterior lobe.
3. The antidiuretic hormone is secreted in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
4. The luteinizing hormone is controlled by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland.

KEY: Content Area: Endocrine Disorders | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity | Cognitive Level: Comprehension | REF: CHAPTER 17 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. The pineal body is being discussed with a parent. The parent demonstrates the proper understanding of the pineal body’s purpose when the parent states:
  2. “The pineal body helps my child sleep.”
  3. “The pineal body can improve my child’s cognitive ability as he grows.”
  4. “The pineal body will regulate the height of my child.”
  5. “The pineal body can affect the timing of my child’s puberty.”

 

ANS: 1

  Feedback
1. The pineal body controls the release of melatonin. Melatonin helps to regulate the sleep pattern.
2. There are no influences on the cognitive ability of the child from the pineal body.
3. The pineal body does not influence growth patterns.
4. The pineal body does not influence puberty.

KEY: Content Area: Endocrine Disorders | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity | Cognitive Level: Evaluation | REF: CHAPTER 17 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

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