PNR 309 Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is a characteristic that is common to all hormones? They influence cellular activity of specific target tissues.
A client is receiving radiation therapy for cancer of the Adrenal Glands
kidney. The nurse monitors the client for signs and
symptoms of damage to which of the following organ(s)?
A client has a serum sodium level of 152 mmol/L. What is Release of ADH
the normal hormonal response to this situation?
All cells in the body are believed to have intracellular Thyroid hormone
receptors for which of the following?
When obtaining subjective data from a client during Energy level
assessment of the endocrine system, the nurse asks
specifically about which of the following?
What is appropriate technique to use during physical Have the client swallow water during inspection and palpitation of the gland.
assessment of the thyroid gland?
Why do endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in Symptoms are often attributed to aging.
older adults?
A client has a total serum calcium level of 0.75 mmol/L. If Decrease serum PTH
this finding reflects hypoparathyroidism, what would the
nurse expect further diagnostic testing to reveal?
after hypophysectomy for acromegaly, which of the frequent monitoring of serum and urine osmolarity
following should be the focus of post-operative Nursing
Care?
a client with head injury develops siadh. Which of the low urine output and hyponatremia
following manifestations of siadh would the nurse expect
to find?
which of the following symptoms would lead the nurse to hypothermia and tachycardia
suspect Ganondorf removal of the parathyroid glands
after thyroid surgery?
important nursing intervention when caring for a client monitoring blood glucose levels and protecting the client from exposure to
with Cushing's syndrome? infection
which of the following is an important preoperative administer potassium sparing diuretics
nursing intervention before an adrenalectomy for hyper
aldosteronism
, how does the nurse instruct the client who is taking increase calcium intake to 1500 mg per day
corticosteroids to control the adverse effects of drug
therapy?
what does the nurse teach the client regarding the best honour rising and in the late afternoon
time to take corticosteroids for replacement purposes?
The nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding a Try to avoid stressful situations during the collection period.
urine study for free cortisol. Which of the following
instructions is most important to include?
Which of the following assessment parameters is of Weight
highest priority when caring for a client undergoing a
water deprivation test?
A client has sought care because of a loss of 12 kg over Thyroid disorder
the past 6 months, during which the client claims to have
made no significant dietary changes. Which of the
following disorders is a potential cause of the weight
loss?
The surgeon was unable to save a client's parathyroid Calcium levels
gland during a radical thyroidectomy. The nurse should
consequently pay particular attention to which of the
following components of the client's laboratory values?
A client's recent medical history is indicative of diabetes Water deprivation test
insipidus. The nurse would perform client education
related to which of the following diagnostic tests?
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with suspected Lethargy and weakness
hyperparathyroidism. Because of the potential effects of
this disease on electrolyte balance, the nurse should
assess this client for which of the following
manifestations?
The nurse should monitor for which of the following Blood glucose 8.9 mmol/L
adverse changes in the client's laboratory values as a
result of being treated with dexamethasone?
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with Alternate nostrils during administration
diabetes insipidus who is taking desmopressin acetate
(DDAVP) intranasally. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the client teaching plan?
The client has a prescription for prednisone 45 mg PO 4.5 tabs
daily. Available are 10-mg tablets. How many tablets
should the nurse prepare to give?
Which of the following is a nursing priority in the care of a Client teaching related to levothyroxine
client with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism?
CORRECT Answers
What is a characteristic that is common to all hormones? They influence cellular activity of specific target tissues.
A client is receiving radiation therapy for cancer of the Adrenal Glands
kidney. The nurse monitors the client for signs and
symptoms of damage to which of the following organ(s)?
A client has a serum sodium level of 152 mmol/L. What is Release of ADH
the normal hormonal response to this situation?
All cells in the body are believed to have intracellular Thyroid hormone
receptors for which of the following?
When obtaining subjective data from a client during Energy level
assessment of the endocrine system, the nurse asks
specifically about which of the following?
What is appropriate technique to use during physical Have the client swallow water during inspection and palpitation of the gland.
assessment of the thyroid gland?
Why do endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in Symptoms are often attributed to aging.
older adults?
A client has a total serum calcium level of 0.75 mmol/L. If Decrease serum PTH
this finding reflects hypoparathyroidism, what would the
nurse expect further diagnostic testing to reveal?
after hypophysectomy for acromegaly, which of the frequent monitoring of serum and urine osmolarity
following should be the focus of post-operative Nursing
Care?
a client with head injury develops siadh. Which of the low urine output and hyponatremia
following manifestations of siadh would the nurse expect
to find?
which of the following symptoms would lead the nurse to hypothermia and tachycardia
suspect Ganondorf removal of the parathyroid glands
after thyroid surgery?
important nursing intervention when caring for a client monitoring blood glucose levels and protecting the client from exposure to
with Cushing's syndrome? infection
which of the following is an important preoperative administer potassium sparing diuretics
nursing intervention before an adrenalectomy for hyper
aldosteronism
, how does the nurse instruct the client who is taking increase calcium intake to 1500 mg per day
corticosteroids to control the adverse effects of drug
therapy?
what does the nurse teach the client regarding the best honour rising and in the late afternoon
time to take corticosteroids for replacement purposes?
The nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding a Try to avoid stressful situations during the collection period.
urine study for free cortisol. Which of the following
instructions is most important to include?
Which of the following assessment parameters is of Weight
highest priority when caring for a client undergoing a
water deprivation test?
A client has sought care because of a loss of 12 kg over Thyroid disorder
the past 6 months, during which the client claims to have
made no significant dietary changes. Which of the
following disorders is a potential cause of the weight
loss?
The surgeon was unable to save a client's parathyroid Calcium levels
gland during a radical thyroidectomy. The nurse should
consequently pay particular attention to which of the
following components of the client's laboratory values?
A client's recent medical history is indicative of diabetes Water deprivation test
insipidus. The nurse would perform client education
related to which of the following diagnostic tests?
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with suspected Lethargy and weakness
hyperparathyroidism. Because of the potential effects of
this disease on electrolyte balance, the nurse should
assess this client for which of the following
manifestations?
The nurse should monitor for which of the following Blood glucose 8.9 mmol/L
adverse changes in the client's laboratory values as a
result of being treated with dexamethasone?
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with Alternate nostrils during administration
diabetes insipidus who is taking desmopressin acetate
(DDAVP) intranasally. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the client teaching plan?
The client has a prescription for prednisone 45 mg PO 4.5 tabs
daily. Available are 10-mg tablets. How many tablets
should the nurse prepare to give?
Which of the following is a nursing priority in the care of a Client teaching related to levothyroxine
client with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism?
