Critical Care Nursing A Holistic Approach 10th Edition by Patricia Gonce Morton
Critical Care Nursing A Holistic Approach 10th Edition by Patricia Gonce Morton
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Chapter 43- Patient Assessment- Endocrine System
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | Pituitary hormones are under the control of which of the following? | |
| A) | Brainstem | |
| B) | Feedback loops | |
| C) | Autonomic nervous system | |
| D) | Hypothalamus | |
| 2. | Which hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland? | |
| A) | TSH | |
| B) | ACTH | |
| C) | Cortisol | |
| D) | ADH | |
| 3. | Increased levels of ADH, low serum osmolarity, and increased urine osmolarity are a sign of which of the following? | |
| A) | Dehydration | |
| B) | Diabetes mellitus (DM) | |
| C) | Diabetes insipidus (DI) | |
| D) | Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) | |
| 4. | Which of the following patients is most likely to experience hypothyroidism? | |
| A) | A 38-year-old female, admitted to the ICU for burns | |
| B) | A 68-year-old male, admitted to the orthopedic floor for a broken leg | |
| C) | A 12-year-old male, admitted to pediatrics post-tonsillectomy | |
| D) | A 25-year-old female, admitted to gynecology for a threatened abortion | |
| 5. | Thyroid malignancy can be detected through a needle biopsy. Which test below is the best method for detecting masses, nodules, and cysts in the thyroid gland? | |
| A) | Arteriogram | |
| B) | PET scan | |
| C) | Ultrasound | |
| D) | MRI | |
| 6. | A patient tested positive for hyperparathyroidism. Which of these serum levels would you expect to be elevated? | |
| A) | Free T4 (thyroxine) | |
| B) | TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) | |
| C) | ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) | |
| D) | Calcium | |
Answer Key
| 1. | D |
| 2. | D |
| 3. | D |
| 4. | A |
| 5. | C |
| 6. | D |
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