Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
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Chapter 20- The Endocrine System
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The nurse is explaining to the client the difference between endocrine glands and exocrine glands. Which explanation by the nurse best describes endocrine glands and exocrine glands?
1. Exocrine glands control the release of hormones by the pituitary gland. 2. Exocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts. 3. Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the blood stream. 4. Endocrine glands are responsible for controlling the body’s rate of metabolism. |
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| A) | 1, 3 | |
| B) | 1, 4 | |
| C) | 2, 3 | |
| D) | 2, 4 | |
| 2. | Hormones are chemicals that regulate, integrate, and coordinate body systems and functions. The nurse is explaining to the client about the hormone secreting sites and hormonal functions. Which is the best explanation to the client about the hormonal function of the placenta? | |
| A) | Stimulates the gastric glands to secrete gastric juice | |
| B) | Maintains fluid homeostasis | |
| C) | Maintains pregnancy | |
| D) | Assists in blood pressure control | |
| 3. | Hormones are chemicals that regulate, integrate, and coordinate body systems and functions. The nurse is explaining to the client about the hormone secreting sites and hormonal functions. Which is the best explanation to the client about the hormonal function of the kidney? | |
| A) | Stimulates the gastric glands to secrete gastric juice | |
| B) | Maintains fluid homeostasis | |
| C) | Maintains pregnancy | |
| D) | Assists in blood pressure control | |
| 4. | Hormones are chemicals that regulate, integrate, and coordinate body systems and functions. The nurse educator asks a nursing student what the function of the hypothalamus is in the endocrine system. Which explanation by the student nurse provides the best description? | |
| A) | The hypothalamus secretes hormones that are transported to target tissues through the circulatory system and directly into the blood stream. | |
| B) | The hypothalamus secretes many hormones, which in turn control the release of hormones by the pituitary gland. | |
| C) | The hypothalamus regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. | |
| D) | The hypothalamus secretes hormones that mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system. | |
| 5. | Major hormones are released by the anterior, middle, and posterior divisions of the pituitary gland that have widespread effects on the body. Which is the best explanation of an action of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland to the client by the nurse? | |
| A) | Controls bone and tissue growth | |
| B) | Increases skin and hair pigmentation | |
| C) | Raises blood pressure | |
| D) | Promotes water reabsorption in kidney tubules | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | C |
| 3. | D |
| 4. | B |
| 5. | A |
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