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Chapter 37: Assessment of the Endocrine System

Monahan Phipps Medical Surgical 8th Edition By Monahan

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Chapter 37: Assessment of the Endocrine System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Given the structure of the endocrine feedback loop, which event should occur in response to a low serum calcium level?
1. Parathyroid gland releases parathyroid hormone
2. Calcitonin is released from the pituitary
3. Negative feedback system “shuts off”
4. Thyroid is stimulated to release thyroid-stimulating hormone

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Endocrine

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. Which structure exerts control over the entire endocrine system?
1. Anterior pituitary gland
2. Adrenal gland
3. Thyroid gland
4. Hypothalamus

 

 

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Endocrine

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. If a patient were experiencing a release of antidiuretic hormone into the blood, which might be evident?
1. Hypotension
2. Hypokalemia
3. Hypoglycemia
4. Volume overload

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Endocrine

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

 

  1. Evidence that a dehydrated patient is compensating by secreting antidiuretic hormone includes:
1. Elevated serum sodium level
2. Lowering of blood pressure
3. Dry mucous membranes
4. Reduced urine output

 

 

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Endocrine

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

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